[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 35 (Thursday, February 21, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9614-9615]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-3235]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0408]


Proposed Information Collection (Manufactured Home Loan Claim) 
Activity: 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 claim payment due to holders of 
foreclosed VA guaranteed manufactured home unit and combination loans.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before April 21, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through 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. 2900-0408'' in any correspondence. 
During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the 
Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at 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.
    Titles:
    a. Manufactured Home Loan Claim Loan Guaranty (Manufactured Home 
Unit Only), (Section 3720, Chapter 37, Title 38 U.S.C.), VA Form 26-
8629.
    b. Manufactured Home Loan Claim Under Loan Guaranty (Manufactured 
Home Unit and Lot or Lot Only), (Section 3712, Chapter 37, Title 38 
U.S.C.), VA Form 26-8630.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0408.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Holders of foreclosed VA guaranteed manufactured home 
unit and guaranteed combination manufactured home complete VA Forms 26-
8629 and 26-8630 as a prerequisite payment of claims. The holder record 
accrued interest, various expenses of liquidation and claim balance on 
the forms to determine the amount claimed and submit with supporting 
documentation to VA. VA uses the data to determine the proper claim 
payment due to the holder.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit and Individuals or 
households.
    Estimated Annual Burden:
    a. Manufactured Home Loan Claim Loan Guaranty (Manufactured Home 
Unit Only), (Section 3720, Chapter 37, Title 38 U.S.C.), VA Form 26-
8629--33 hours.
    b. Manufactured Home Loan Claim Under Loan Guaranty (Manufactured 
Home Unit and Lot or Lot Only), (Section 3712, Chapter 37, Title 38 
U.S.C.), VA Form 26-8630--3 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent:

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    a. Manufactured Home Loan Claim Loan Guaranty (Manufactured Home 
Unit Only), (Section 3720, Chapter 37, Title 38 U.S.C.), VA Form 26-
8629--20 minutes.
    b. Manufactured Home Loan Claim Under Loan Guaranty (Manufactured 
Home Unit and Lot or Lot Only), (Section 3712, Chapter 37, Title 38 
U.S.C.), VA Form 26-8630--20 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents:
    a. Manufactured Home Loan Claim Loan Guaranty (Manufactured Home 
Unit Only), (Section 3720, Chapter 37, Title 38 U.S.C.), VA Form 26-
8629--100.
    b. Manufactured Home Loan Claim Under Loan Guaranty (Manufactured 
Home Unit and Lot or Lot Only), (Section 3712, Chapter 37, Title 38 
U.S.C.), VA Form 26-8630--10.

    Dated: February 12, 2008.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Services.
[FR Doc. E8-3235 Filed 2-20-08; 8:45 am]
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