[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 119 (Tuesday, June 22, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33344-33345]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-15791]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0191]


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 (VA), 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 to determine the qualifications and acceptability of 
those management brokers who apply to participate in the VA management 
broker program.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before August 23, 1999.

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. 2900-0191'' in any 
correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273-7079 
or FAX (202) 275-5947.

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 
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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: Application for Designation as Management Broker, VA Form 
26-6685.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0191.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: It is the general policy of the VA to utilize the 
services of local brokers in the sale and management of VA-owned 
properties. Generally management activities are conducted by staff 
personnel only when the property is in close proximity to a VA field 
station and no reputable local brokers are willing to represent the VA. 
Each management broker wishing to represent the VA must submit a signed 
VA Form 26-6685. The information collected on the form, as well as 
other relevant material, such as a credit report, is used to determine 
the qualifications and acceptability of those management brokers who 
apply to participate in this program.
    Affected Public: Business or other for profit.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 63 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Generally on-time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 250.

    Dated: May 12, 1999.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Donald L. Neilson,
Director, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 99-15791 Filed 6-21-99; 8:45 am]
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