[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 143 (Tuesday, July 27, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40649-40650]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-19089]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0040]


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 for 
information to determine a lender's and veteran's request for guaranty 
of a home loan to occupy incomplete property.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before September 27, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits

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Administration (20S52), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 
2900-0040'' 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 (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: Request for Postponement of Offsite or Exterior Onsite 
Improvements--Home Loan, VA Form 26-1847.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0040.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The form serves as the lender's and veteran's request for 
guaranty of a home loan for which offsite or exterior onsite 
improvements are incomplete to permit the veteran's occupancy of the 
property. Without this information, it would not be possible for loans 
to be guaranteed in such cases with adequate protection for the 
veterans and VA, and for veterans to occupy affected properties. The 
form provides basic information for VA determinations as to whether 
loan funds were properly disbursed as required by 38 CFR 36.4301 and 
36.4303(d).
    Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or other for-
profit.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 2,500 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Generally one time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000.

By Direction of the Secretary.

    Dated: May 28, 1999.
Sandra McIntyre,
Management and Program Analyst, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 99-19089 Filed 7-26-99; 8:45 am]
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