Agency Information Collection Activity: Description of Materials, 18875 [2018-09053]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 83 / Monday, April 30, 2018 / Notices recommendations to the Secretary regarding such activities. On the morning of Tuesday, May 15, 2018, the Committee will convene with an open session at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Memorial Building, 200 Maryland Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. eastern time. The agenda will include Ethics refresher training, introductions of new member appointments, and status updates on NCA’s Long Range Plan, status updates from Ex-Officios, and the divesture of military cemeteries. On May 16, 2018, the meeting will convene an open session at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Building, 200 Maryland Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002 from 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. During the morning session, the agenda will include status updates on the 2017 Recommendation for Digital Memorialization and the National Cemetery Scheduling Office. The Committee will also conduct a tour of the Congressional Cemetery, which will be closed to the Public. During the afternoon session, the agenda will include status updates on the remaining 2017 Recommendations, state and Tribal Veterans Cemeteries; and discussions on any new charges and next steps. Any member of the public wishing to attend the meeting should contact Ms. Christine Hamilton, Designated Federal Officer, at (202) 461–5681. The Committee will also accept written comments. Comments may be transmitted electronically to the Committee at Christine.hamilton1@ va.gov or mailed to the National Cemetery Administration (40A1), 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Room 400, Washington, DC 20420. In the public’s communications with the Committee, the writers must identify themselves and state the organizations, associations, or persons they represent. Dated: April 24, 2018. LaTonya L. Small, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2018–08980 Filed 4–27–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P nshattuck on DSK9F9SC42PROD with NOTICES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0788] Agency Information Collection Activity: Description of Materials Loan Guaranty Service, Department of Veterans Affairs. AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:01 Apr 27, 2018 Jkt 244001 ACTION: Notice. Loan Guaranty Service, 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. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before June 29, 2018. 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 nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0788’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632–8924 or FAX (202) 632–8925. 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: Description of Materials. OMB Control Number: 2900–0788. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00101 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 18875 Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA Form 26–1852 is completed by builders in Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) projects involving construction as authorized under Title 38, U.S.C., section 2101 (a), section 2101 (b), and the Temporary Residence Adaptations (TRA) grant under Title 38, U.S.C., section 2102A. This form is also completed by builders who propose to construct homes to be purchased by veterans using their VA home loan benefit as granted in Title 38 U.S.C., section 3710(a)(1). SAH field staff review the data furnished on the form for completeness and it is essential to determine the acceptability of the construction materials to be used. In cases of new home construction, a technically qualified individual, not VA staff, is required to review the list of materials and certify they meet or exceed general residential construction material requirements, as specified by the International Residential Code and residential building codes adopted by local building authorities, and are in substantial conformity with VA Minimum Property requirements. Affected Public: Private Sector. Estimated Annual Burden: 9,251 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 18,501 per year. By direction of the Secretary. Cynthia D. Harvey-Pryor, Department Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Privacy and Risk, Department of Veterans Affairs. 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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 83 (Monday, April 30, 2018)]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0788]


Agency Information Collection Activity: Description of Materials

AGENCY: Loan Guaranty Service, Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Loan Guaranty Service, 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.

DATES:  Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before June 29, 2018.

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. 2900-0788'' in any correspondence. During the comment period, 
comments may be viewed online through the FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632-8924 
or FAX (202) 632-8925.

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: Description of Materials.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0788.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Form 26-1852 is completed by builders in Specially 
Adapted Housing (SAH) projects involving construction as authorized 
under Title 38, U.S.C., section 2101 (a), section 2101 (b), and the 
Temporary Residence Adaptations (TRA) grant under Title 38, U.S.C., 
section 2102A. This form is also completed by builders who propose to 
construct homes to be purchased by veterans using their VA home loan 
benefit as granted in Title 38 U.S.C., section 3710(a)(1). SAH field 
staff review the data furnished on the form for completeness and it is 
essential to determine the acceptability of the construction materials 
to be used. In cases of new home construction, a technically qualified 
individual, not VA staff, is required to review the list of materials 
and certify they meet or exceed general residential construction 
material requirements, as specified by the International Residential 
Code and residential building codes adopted by local building 
authorities, and are in substantial conformity with VA Minimum Property 
requirements.
    Affected Public: Private Sector.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 9,251 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 18,501 per year.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia D. Harvey-Pryor,
Department Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Privacy and Risk, 
Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2018-09053 Filed 4-27-18; 8:45 am]
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