Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 58477 [E6-16210]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 191 / Tuesday, October 3, 2006 / Notices Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 56,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 53 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 50,000. The following paragraph applies to all of the collections of information covered by this notice: An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Approved: September 25, 2006. Glenn P. Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–16253 Filed 10–2–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES [OMB Control No. 2900–0523] Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:59 Oct 02, 2006 Jkt 211001 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 a veteranborrower’s ability to qualify for a guaranteed loan. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before December 4, 2006. 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 mailto:irmnkess@vba.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0523’’ 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. 3501–3521), 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: Loan Analysis, VA Form 26– 6393. OMB Control Number: 2900–0523. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA Form 26–6393 is used to determine a veteran-borrower PO 00000 Frm 00113 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 58477 qualification for a VA-guaranteed loan. Lenders complete and submit the form to provide evidence that the lender’s decision to submit a prior approval loan application or close a loan on the automatic basis is based upon appropriate application of VA credit standards. Affected Public: Business or other for profit. Estimated Annual Burden: 62,500 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 125,000. Dated: September 20, 2006. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Initiative Coordination Service. [FR Doc. E6–16210 Filed 10–2–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0406] 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 on information needed by lenders to determine whether any benefits related debts exist in the veteran-borrower’s name prior to the closing of any VA-guaranteed loans on an automatic basis. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before December 4, 2006. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, E:\FR\FM\03OCN1.SGM 03OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 191 (Tuesday, October 3, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 58477]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-16210]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0523]


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 a veteran-borrower's ability to qualify 
for a guaranteed loan.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before December 4, 2006.

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 mailto:irmnkess@vba.va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 
2900-0523'' 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. 3501-3521), 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: Loan Analysis, VA Form 26-6393.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0523.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Form 26-6393 is used to determine a veteran-borrower 
qualification for a VA-guaranteed loan. Lenders complete and submit the 
form to provide evidence that the lender's decision to submit a prior 
approval loan application or close a loan on the automatic basis is 
based upon appropriate application of VA credit standards.
    Affected Public: Business or other for profit.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 62,500 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 125,000.

    Dated: September 20, 2006.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Initiative Coordination Service.
 [FR Doc. E6-16210 Filed 10-2-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8320-01-P
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