Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Requirements for Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loans, 49268-49269 [2017-23032]

Download as PDF asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES 49268 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 204 / Tuesday, October 24, 2017 / Notices Title: Treaty-Based Return Position Disclosure Under Section 6114 or 7701(b). OMB Number: 1545–1354. Regulation Project Number: Form 8833. Abstract: Form 8833 is used by taxpayers that are required by section 6114 to disclose a treaty-based return position to disclose that position. The form may also be used to make the treaty-based position disclosure required by regulations section 301.7701(b)–7(b) for ‘‘dual resident’’ taxpayers. Current Actions: There is no change to this existing regulation. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profits. Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,100. Estimated Time per Respondent: 6 hours, 16 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 25,740 hours. 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:47 Oct 23, 2017 Jkt 244001 Approved: October 18, 2017. L. Brimmer, Senior Tax Analyst. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0601] [FR Doc. 2017–23076 Filed 10–23–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Taxpayer Assistance Center Improvements Project Committee; Change Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. AGENCY: Notice of change of meeting date. In the Federal Register notice that was originally published on October 5, 2017, (Volume 82, Number 192, Page 46611), the meeting date is now changed. The new date for the meeting is, Tuesday, November 14, 2017. SUMMARY: The meeting will be held Tuesday, November 14, 2017. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa Billups at 1–888–912–1227 or (214) 413–6523. Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1988) that a meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Taxpayer Assistance Center Improvements Project Committee will be held Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The public is invited to make oral comments or submit written statements for consideration. Due to limited conference lines, notification of intent to participate must be made with Lisa Billups. For more information please contact Lisa Billups at 1–888–912–1227 or 214–413–6523, or write TAP Office 1114 Commerce Street, Dallas, TX 75242–1021, or post comments to the Web site: https://www.improveirs.org. The committee will be discussing various issues related to the Taxpayer Assistance Centers and public input is welcomed. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: October 18, 2017 Antoinette Ross, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. 2017–23074 Filed 10–23–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00097 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Loan Guaranty Service, Department of Veterans Affairs ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service ACTION: Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Requirements for Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loans In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Loan Guaranty Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden and it includes the actual data collection instrument. SUMMARY: Comments must be submitted on or before November 24, 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@ omb.eop.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0601’’ in any correspondence. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Enterprise Records Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461–5870 or email cynthia.harveypryor@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0601’’ in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501–21. Title: Requirements for Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loans. OMB Control Number: 2900–0601. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 3710, VA may guarantee loans to veterans to refinance existing mortgage loans previously guaranteed by VA provided the veteran still owns the property used as security for the loan. Lenders must collect certain information concerning the veteran and the veteran’s credit history (and spouse or other coborrower, as applicable), in order to properly underwrite delinquent Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loans E:\FR\FM\24OCN1.SGM 24OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 204 / Tuesday, October 24, 2017 / Notices (IRRRLs). Under these requirements, VA requires that the lender provide VA with the credit information to assure itself that IRRRLs to refinance delinquent loans are underwritten in a reasonable and prudent manner. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published at 82 FR Page 38761 on August 15, 2017, page 38761. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Annual Burden: 25. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 50. By direction of the Secretary. Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Department Clearance Officer, Office of Quality Privacy and Risk, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2017–23032 Filed 10–23–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No.2900–0501] Agency Information Collection Activity: Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance Inquiry Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administrations, 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 from Veterans for the proper maintenance of Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance accounts. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before December 26, 2017. asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:47 Oct 23, 2017 Jkt 244001 49269 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 Administrations (20M33), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email to nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0501’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. By direction of the Secretary. Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Department Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Privacy and Risk, Department of Veterans Affairs. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Agency Information Collection Activity: VA National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events ADDRESSES: Cynthia Harvey-Pryor at (202) 461– 5870. 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: Public Law 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521; 38 U.S.C. 2106 and 38 CFR 8a.3(e). Title: Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance Inquiry (VA Form 29–0543). OMB Control Number: 2900–0501. Type of Review: Reinstatement of a previously approved collection. Abstract: The Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance Inquiry solicits information needed from Veterans for the proper maintenance of Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance accounts. The form is authorized by 38 U.S.C. 2106 and 38 CFR 8a.3(e). Affected Public: Individuals and households. Estimated Annual Burden: 17 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 5 minutes. Frequency of Response: On Occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 200. PO 00000 Frm 00098 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [FR Doc. 2017–23031 Filed 10–23–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0759] Department of Veterans Affairs. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: Office of National Programs and Special Events (NVSP), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the 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 December 26, 2017. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to Joshua McCoy, Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs (OPIA), (002C), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email to Joshua.McCoy2@ va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0759’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joshua McCoy at 202–461–0456. 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, OPIA invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of OPIA’s SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\24OCN1.SGM 24OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 204 (Tuesday, October 24, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49268-49269]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-23032]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0601]


Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: 
Requirements for Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loans

AGENCY: Loan Guaranty Service, Department of Veterans Affairs

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 
this notice announces that the Loan Guaranty Service, Department of 
Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted 
below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and 
comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information 
collection and its expected cost and burden and it includes the actual 
data collection instrument.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before November 24, 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 
[email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-
0601'' in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Enterprise 
Records Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461-5870 or email 
[email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-
0601'' in any correspondence.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

    Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501-21.
    Title: Requirements for Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loans.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0601.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 3710, VA may guarantee loans to 
veterans to refinance existing mortgage loans previously guaranteed by 
VA provided the veteran still owns the property used as security for 
the loan. Lenders must collect certain information concerning the 
veteran and the veteran's credit history (and spouse or other co-
borrower, as applicable), in order to properly underwrite delinquent 
Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loans

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(IRRRLs). Under these requirements, VA requires that the lender provide 
VA with the credit information to assure itself that IRRRLs to 
refinance delinquent loans are underwritten in a reasonable and prudent 
manner.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required 
to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a 
currently valid OMB control number. The Federal Register Notice with a 
60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of 
information was published at 82 FR Page 38761 on August 15, 2017, page 
38761.
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 25.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 50.


    By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia Harvey-Pryor,
Department Clearance Officer, Office of Quality Privacy and Risk, 
Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2017-23032 Filed 10-23-17; 8:45 am]
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