[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 156 (Tuesday, August 15, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38761-38762]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-17182]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0029]


Agency Information Collection Activity: Offer To Purchase and 
Contract of Sale, Credit Statement of Prospective Purchaser, and 
Addendum to VA Form (VIRGINIA)

AGENCY: Loan Guaranty Service, Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Loan Guaranty Service, 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.

DATES:  Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before October 16, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through www.Regulations.gov, or to Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attn: VA Desk Officer; 725 
17th St. NW., Washington, DC 20503 or sent through electronic mail to 
oira_submission@

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omb.eop.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0601'' in any 
correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Harvey-Pryor at (202) 461-
5870.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995, 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.

    Authority: Public Law 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3501-3521.
    Title: VA Form 26-6705, offer to purchase and contract of sale, VA 
Form 26-6705b, credit statement of prospective purchaser, and VA Form 
26-6705d, addendum to VA Form 26-6705 (Virginia).
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0029.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 3720(a)(5) and (6) the 
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) acquires properties for sale to the 
general public utilizing a private Service Provider. The Service 
Provider utilizes private listings and sales brokers to sell VA 
properties.
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 17,458 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 20 minutes and 5 minutes 
(average 15 minutes between the three forms).
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 53,500.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia Harvey-Pryor,
Department Clearance Officer, Office of Privacy and Records Management, 
Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2017-17182 Filed 8-14-17; 8:45 am]
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