[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 79 (Tuesday, April 24, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20721-20722]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-10085]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0143]


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 
information needed to establish landlord tenant relationship when 
properties acquired by VA through guaranteed and direct home loan 
programs are rented.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before June 25, 2001.

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 or e-mail [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 
2900-0143'' 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

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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: Offer to Rent on Month-To-Month Basis and Credit Statement 
of Prospective Tenant, VA Form 26-6725.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0143.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA may rent properties acquired through guaranteed and 
direct home loan programs when there is little likelihood, because of 
market conditions, or an early sale and/or prolonged vacancy may 
encourage vandalism. VA Form 26-6725 is used to establish the landlord 
tenant relationship, state the responsibilities of the parties, 
evidence of tender and acceptance of rental payments, and provide 
credit information for evaluating the prospective tenant's ability to 
meet rental payments. Offers to rent may be received and executed by 
authorized management brokers or VA personnel designated. Without this 
form, VA would have to prepare individual leases.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or other for-
profit.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 33 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 20 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 100.

    Dated: March 30, 2001.

    By direction of the Secretary:
Barbara H. Epps,
Management Analyst, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 01-10085 Filed 4-23-01; 8:45 am]
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