[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 119 (Tuesday, June 20, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 38318]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-15450]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0276]


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 needed to determine the reasonable value of used 
manufactured home units proposed for financing.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before August 21, 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. 2900-0276'' 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: Manufactured Home Appraisal Report, VA Form 26-8712.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0276.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Form 26-8712 is used by VA fee and staff appraisers to 
establish the reasonable value of used manufactured homes. The 
reasonable value is then used: (1) To establish the maximum loan amount 
a veteran may obtain for the purchase of a used manufactured home unit; 
(2) to obtain information on the condition of the unit and its 
compliance with VA's minimum property requirements; and (3) in the 
event of foreclosure, to ascertain the value of the unit for resale 
purposes for use in computation of claims in applicable cases.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit, Individuals or 
households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 1 hour. The actual burden hour per year is 
186. However, the requirements for appraisal reports are a common 
practice in the housing industry and 1 hour is being requested for 
reporting purposes.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 90 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 124.

    Dated: June 2, 2000.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Donald L. Neilson,
Director, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 00-15450 Filed 6-19-00; 8:45 am]
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