[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 193 (Wednesday, October 6, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61858-61859]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-25148]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0045]


Proposed Information Collection (VA Request for Determination of 
Reasonable Value) 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 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 December 6, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at 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 [email protected]. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0045'' in any correspondence. 
During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS.

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

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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 is 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 lender's 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: September 29, 2010.
    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-25148 Filed 10-5-10; 8:45 am]
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