[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 7, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 34761]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-12151]



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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0055]


Agency Information Collection Activity: Request for Determination 
of Loan Guaranty Eligibility--Unmarried Surviving Spouses

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Veterans Benefits Administration, 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.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before August 8, 2022.

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. 2900-0055'' in any correspondence. During the comment period, 
comments may be viewed online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise 
and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 1717 H Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20006, (202) 266-4688 or email [email protected]. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0055'' 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: Request for Determination of Loan Guaranty Eligibility--
Unmarried Surviving Spouses.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0055.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Form 26-1817 is used by VA to determine an unmarried 
surviving spouse's eligibility for Loan Guaranty benefits, and the 
amount of entitlement available. Each completed form is normally 
accompanied by proof of the deceased Veteran's military service and is 
submitted by the applicant to the appropriate VA office. If eligible, 
VA will issue the applicant a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to be 
used in applying for Loan Guaranty benefits.
    This form is also used in restoration of entitlement cases. 
Generally, if an applicant has used all or part of their entitlement, 
it may be restored if (1) the property has been sold and the loan has 
been paid in full or (2) a qualified Veteran-transferee agrees to 
assume the balance on the loan and agrees to substitute their 
entitlement for the same amount of entitlement originally used by the 
applicant to get the loan. The buyer must also meet the occupancy and 
income and credit requirements of the law. Restoration is not 
automatic; an applicant must apply for it by completing VA Form 26-
1817.
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 4,250 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,500.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Maribel Aponte,
VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration/Data 
Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2022-12151 Filed 6-6-22; 8:45 am]
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