[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 193 (Friday, October 3, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 57730]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-23338]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0381]


Proposed Information Collection (Report Transfer of Custody 
Event) 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 the holder's election to convey 
property to VA.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before December 2, 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. 2900-0381'' 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. 3501-21), 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: Report Transfer of Custody Event, VA Form 26-8903.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0381.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Form 26-8903 serves four purposes: Holder's election 
to convey, invoice for the purchase price of the property, VA's voucher 
for authorizing payment to the holder, and establishment of VA's 
property records. The form provides holders who elected to convey 
properties to VA with a convenient and uniform way of notifying VA 
regarding a foreclosed GI home loan.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 2,500 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 10 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Total Respondents: 15,000.

    Dated: September 26, 2008.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
 [FR Doc. E8-23338 Filed 10-2-08; 8:45 am]
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