Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 7795 [05-2909]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 30 / Tuesday, February 15, 2005 / Notices provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3507(j)(1)). The reason for the emergency clearance is to continue the use of VA Lender Appraisal Application Certification that is essential to VA’s mission. Disruption of the collection of information will harm VBA’s efforts to carry out its mission. OMB has been requested to act on this emergency clearance request by February 25, 2005. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before February 22, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR A COPY OF THE SUBMISSION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Records Management Service (005E3), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 273–8030, FAX (202) 273–5981 or e-mail: denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–New.’’ Send comments and recommendations concerning any aspect of the information collection to VA’s OMB Desk Officer, OMB Human Resources and Housing Branch, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503 (202) 395–7316 or FAX (202) 395–6974. Please refer to ‘‘2900–New.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Lender Appraisal Processing Program Certification, VA Form 26– 0785. OMB Control Number: 2900–New (LAPP). Type of Review: Existing collection in use without an OMB control number. Abstract: VA Form 26–0785 is completed by lenders to nominate employees for approval as a VA approved Staff Appraisal Reviewer (SAR). Once approved, SAR’s will have the authority to review real estate appraisals and to issue notices of values on behalf of VA. VA uses the information colleted to perform oversight of work delegated to lender responsible for making guaranteed VA backed loans. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Estimated Annual Burden: 83 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 5 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,000. Dated: February 9, 2005. By direction of the Secretary. Loise Russell, Director, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. 05–2907 Filed 2–14–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P VerDate jul<14>2003 17:50 Feb 14, 2005 Jkt 205001 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0086] Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: 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 an applicant’s eligibility for loan guaranty benefits and to replace a certificate of eligibility, and the amount of entitlement available. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before April 18, 2005. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail: irmnkess@vba.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0086’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273–7079 or FAX (202) 275–5947. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C., 3501–3520), 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 PO 00000 Frm 00085 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 7795 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: Request for a Certificate of Eligibility for VA Home Loan Benefits, VA Form 26–1880. OMB Control Number: 2900–0086. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Claimant’s complete VA Form 26–1880 to establish eligibility for loan guaranty benefits, request restoration of entitlement previously used, or a duplicate Certificate of Eligibility due to the original being lost or stolen. VA will use the information to establish the applicant’s eligibility for Loan Guaranty benefits, restoration of entitlement, and to issue a duplicate Certificate of Eligibility. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 110,625 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 442,500. Dated: February 3, 2005. By direction of the Secretary. Loise Russell, Director, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. 05–2909 Filed 2–14–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0004] Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: 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 E:\FR\FM\15FEN1.SGM 15FEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0086]


Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 
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 an applicant's eligibility for loan 
guaranty benefits and to replace a certificate of eligibility, and the 
amount of entitlement available.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before April 18, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 
20420 or e-mail: irmnkess@vba.va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 
2900-0086'' in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273-7079 
or FAX (202) 275-5947.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 
U.S.C., 3501-3520), 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: Request for a Certificate of Eligibility for VA Home Loan 
Benefits, VA Form 26-1880.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0086.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Claimant's complete VA Form 26-1880 to establish 
eligibility for loan guaranty benefits, request restoration of 
entitlement previously used, or a duplicate Certificate of Eligibility 
due to the original being lost or stolen. VA will use the information 
to establish the applicant's eligibility for Loan Guaranty benefits, 
restoration of entitlement, and to issue a duplicate Certificate of 
Eligibility.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 110,625 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 442,500.

    Dated: February 3, 2005.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Loise Russell,
Director, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. 05-2909 Filed 2-14-05; 8:45 am]
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