[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 172 (Thursday, September 6, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 51304]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-17603]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0045]


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 properties for 
guaranteed or direct home loans.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before November 5, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through http://www.Regulations.gov or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans 
Benefits Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 
Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail to 
[email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0045'' 
in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be 
viewed online through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at 
http://www.Regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461-9769 
or FAX (202) 275-5947.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 
U.S.C. 3501--3521), 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: VA Request for Determination of Reasonable Value VA Form 26-
1805 and 26-1805-1.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0045.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Forms 26-1805 and 26-1805-1 are used to identify 
properties to be appraised and to make assignments to an appraiser. VA 
home loans cannot be guaranteed or made unless the nature and 
conditions of the property as suitable for dwelling purposes is 
determined; the loan amount to be paid by the veteran for such property 
for the cost of construction, repairs, or alterations does not exceed 
the reasonable value; or if the loan is for repair, alteration, or 
improvements of property, the work substantially protects or improves 
the basic livability of the property. VA or the lenders participating 
in the lender appraisal processing program issues a notice of values to 
notify the veteran and requester of the determination of reasonable 
value and any conditional requirements.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 60,000 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 12 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 300,000.

    Dated: August 27, 2007.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. E7-17603 Filed 9-5-07; 8:45 am]
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