[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 36 (Monday, February 24, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10512-10513]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-03541]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0021]


Agency Information Collection Activity: VA Loan Electronic 
Reporting Interface (VALERI) System

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

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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 April 24, 2020.

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 (20M33), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 
20420 or email to [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control 
No. 2900-0021'' in any correspondence. During the comment period, 
comments may be viewed online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Danny S. Green, (202) 421-1354 or 
email [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-
0021'' in any correspondence.

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 Loan Electronic Reporting Interface (VALERI) System.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0021.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA provides the authority for VA-guaranteed mortgage 
servicers to assist veteran borrowers and their families experiencing 
financial difficulty. VA then provides oversight of the servicers' 
actions by collecting specific documentation and data. In today's 
environment, this collection is done via the VALERI application. 
Federal Regulations under 38 CFR 36.4300 require specific, critical 
information be provided to VA and without the collection of such 
documentation and data, the number of foreclosures of VA-guaranteed 
loans and homeless veterans would potentially increase.
    Affected Public: Business or other for profit.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 70 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 1 minute.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 967.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Danny S. Green,
VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Performance and Risk, 
Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2020-03541 Filed 2-21-20; 8:45 am]
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