[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 20 (Thursday, January 30, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 5029]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-01769]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0711]


Proposed Information Collection (VBA Loan Guaranty Service Lender 
Satisfaction Survey) 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 revision 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 lenders satisfaction with VA Loan 
Guaranty Service.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before March 31, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov 
or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420 or email to [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control 
No. 2900-0711'' in any correspondence. During the comment period, 
comments may be viewed online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632-8924 
or Fax (202) 632-8925.

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: Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Loan Guaranty Service 
Lender Satisfaction Survey.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0711.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The survey will be used to gather information from 
lenders about VA Loan Guaranty Program. The information collected will 
allow the VA to determine lenders satisfaction with the VA's processes 
and to make improvements to the program to better serve the needs of 
eligible veterans.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 251.5 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1006.

    Dated: January 24, 2014.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie, Department
Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2014-01769 Filed 1-29-14; 8:45 am]
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