[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 247 (Tuesday, December 23, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 78873-78874]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-30596]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-New (Appraiser-Realtor Surveys)]


Proposed Information Collection (VBA Loan Guaranty Service 
Appraiser and Realtor Satisfaction Surveys); 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 new 
collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to this 
notice. This notice solicits comments on

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information needed to determine realtor and appraiser satisfaction with 
the VBA Loan Guaranty Service (LGY).

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before February 23, 2009.

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 
[email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-New 
(Appraiser-Realtor Surveys) 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.
    Title: VA Loan Guaranty Service Appraiser and Realtor Surveys.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-New (Appraiser-Realtor Surveys).
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Abstract: The mission of LGY is to help veterans and active duty 
personnel purchase and retain homes in recognition of their service to 
our nation. The program offers many advantages to veterans, including 
no down payment, and no mortgage insurance premiums. Since the 
program's inception in 1944, it has helped millions of veterans to 
become homeowners.
    As part of the VA's continuing commitment to improve the services 
provided to veterans, LGY will conduct FY09 VA Loan Guaranty Service 
Appraiser and Realtor Surveys. The survey will target real estate 
professionals geographically located in ``veteran rich'' areas. The 
appraisers surveyed will be those currently serving on the VA Fee 
Panel.
    Affected Public: Business or other for profits.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 2,750 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One-time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 11,000.

    Dated: December 16, 2008.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
 Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
 [FR Doc. E8-30596 Filed 12-22-08; 8:45 am]
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