[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 56 (Tuesday, March 24, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14179-14180]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-7659]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0144]


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 
information needed on the residential loan application.

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. 2900-0144'' 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 (Public Law 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: HUD/VA Addendum to Uniform Residential Loan Application, VA 
Form 26-1802a, and Freddie Mac 65/Fannie Mae Form 1003, Uniform 
Residential Loan Application.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0144.

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    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Form 2-1802a serves as a joint loan application for 
both VA and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). 
Lenders and veterans use the form to apply for guaranty of home loans.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households--Business or other for-
profit.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 25,898 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 6 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Generally one time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 258,975.

    Dated: March 5, 1998.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Donald L. Neilson,
Director, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 98-7659 Filed 3-23-98; 8:45 am]
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