[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 83 (Monday, April 29, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 18776-18777] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-10455] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on this information collection. This request for comment is being made pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Comments should address the accuracy of the burden estimates and ways to minimize the burden including the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology, as well as other relevant aspects of the information collection. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposal for the collection of information should be received on or before June 28, 1996. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M30), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20420. All comments will become a matter of public record and will be summarized in the VBA request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval. In this document VBA is soliciting comments concerning the following information collection: OMB Control Number: 2900-0032. Title and Form Number: Veterans's Supplemental Application for Assistance in Acquiring Specially Adapted Housing, VA Form 26-4555c. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Need and Uses: The information requested is necessary for VBA to determine if it is economically feasible for a veteran to reside in specially adapted housing and to compute the proper grant amount. Current Actions: Title 38, U.S.C., Chapter 21, authorizes a VA Program of grants for specially adapted housing for disabled veterans. The chapter specifically outlines those determinations that must be made by VA before such grant is approved for a particular veteran. VA Form 26-4555c is used to collect information that is necessary for VBA to meet the requirements. Affected Public: Individuals or households; required to obtain or retain benefits. Estimated Annual Burden: 115 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 460. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form should be directed to Department of Veterans Affairs, Attn: Jacquie McCray, Information Management Service (045A4), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20420, Telephone (202) 565-8266 or FAX (202) 565-8267. [[Page 18777]] Dated: Apri 19, 1996. By direction of the Secretary. William T. Morgan, Management Analyst. [FR Doc. 96-10455 Filed 4-26-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320-01-P