[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 228 (Monday, November 29, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 66695]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-30760]



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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0165]


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 
reinstatement, with change, of a previously approved collection for 
which approval has expired, and allow 60 days for public comment in 
response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the 
information needed to determine the financial status of a debtor, his/
her ability to pay, and the feasibility of exploring a compromise on 
debts due the United States under the Federal Claims Collection Act of 
1966 and the Joint Regulations issued by the General Accounting Office 
and Department of Justice (Title 4, CFR Part 102).

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before January 28, 2000.

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. 2900-0165'' 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 
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: Financial Status Report, VA Form 20-5655.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0165.
    Type of Review: Reinstatement, with change, of a previously 
approved collection for which approval has expired.
    Abstract: VA Form 20-5655 is mailed with the first and second 
demand letters to debtors who owe amounts over $50. The information 
collection on the form enables VA to determine the financial status of 
the debtor, his ability to pay, and the feasibility of exploring 
compromise.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 41,800 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 1 hour.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 41,800.

    Dated: November 1, 1999.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Sandra S. McIntyre,
Program Analyst, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 99-30760 Filed 11-26-99; 8:45 am]
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