[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 56 (Tuesday, March 24, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 14176]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-7653]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0143]


Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, 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 the credit 
statement and rental offer executed by prospective tenants of 
properties owned by VA.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before May 26, 1998.

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. 2900-0143'' in any 
correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273-5079 
or FAX (202) 275-5146.

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: Offer to Rent on Month-To-Month Basis and Credit Statement 
of Prospective Tenant, VA Form 26-6725.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0143.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The form is used to establish the landlord-tenant 
relationship when properties acquired by VA, through operation of the 
guaranteed and direct home loan programs, are rented. VA Form 26-6725 
states the responsibilities of the parties, provides evidence of tender 
and acceptance of rental payments, and provides credit information for 
evaluating the prospective tenant's ability to meet rental payments. 
Without this form, VA would have to prepare individual leases.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households--Business or other for-
profit.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 33 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 20 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Generally one time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 100.

    Dated: March 5, 1998.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Donald L. Neilson,
Director, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 98-7653 Filed 3-23-98; 8:45 am]
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