[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 101 (Tuesday, May 27, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 28756]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-13709]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0113]


Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request; Extension.

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) is announcing an 
opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain 
information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 
1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal 
Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including 
each proposed extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 
60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice 
solicits comments on requirements relating to the application to become 
a fee basis appraiser to appraise residential real estate and recommend 
value for loan purposes.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before July 28, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20S52), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 
20420. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0113'' in any 
correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273-8310 
or FAX (202) 275-4884.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 
U.S.C., 3501-3520), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of 
information they conduct or sponsor. This request for comment is being 
made pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
    With respect to the following collection of information, VBA 
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information 
is necessary for the proper performance of VBA's functions, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of VBA's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of 
information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of 
the collection of information on respondents, including through the use 
of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of 
information technology.
    Title and Form Number: Application for Fee Personnel Designation, 
VA Form 26-6681.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0113.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The form solicits information on the fee personnel 
applicant's background and experience in the real estate valuation 
field. VA regional offices and centers use the information contained on 
the form to evaluate applicants' experience for the purpose of 
designating qualified individuals to serve on the fee roster for their 
stations. Qualifications are stated in 38 CFR 36.4339. Collection of 
this information is essential in evaluating the professional expertise 
of fee applicants.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 2,067 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 20 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,200.

    Dated: May 15, 1997.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Donald L. Neilson,
Director, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 97-13709 Filed 5-23-97; 8:45 am]
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