Agency Information Collection Activity: Maintenance of Records, 67609-67610 [2020-23477]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 206 / Friday, October 23, 2020 / Notices Editorial Note: This document was received for publication by the Office of the Federal Register on October 19, 2020. [FR Doc. 2020–23461 Filed 10–22–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–C DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0212] Agency Information Collection Activity: Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance Statement (VA Form 29– 8636) Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: 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 from veterans who have received Specially Adapted Housing Grants to decline Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance (VMLI) or to provide khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:09 Oct 22, 2020 Jkt 253001 information upon which the insurance premium can be based. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before December 22, 2020. 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. 2900–0212’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Danny S. Green at (202) 421–1354. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00102 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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: Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance Statement. OMB Control Number: 2900–0212. Type of Review: Extension of a previously approved collection. Abstract: This form is used by Veterans who have received Specially Adapted Housing Grants to decline VMLI. The information on the form is required by law, 38 U.S.C. Section 806. Affected Public: Individuals and households. Estimated Annual Burden: 250 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,000. By direction of the Secretary. Danny S. Green, VA Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Performance and Risk, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2020–23483 Filed 10–22–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0515] Agency Information Collection Activity: Maintenance of Records Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\23OCN1.SGM 23OCN1 EN23OC20.001</GPH> Dated: March 19, 2020. Andrea M. Gacki, Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. 67609 67610 ACTION: Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 206 / Friday, October 23, 2020 / Notices Notice. In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration, 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: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. Refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0515. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Danny S. Green, (202) 421–1354 or email Danny.Green2@va.gov. Please VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:09 Oct 22, 2020 Jkt 253001 refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0515’’ in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: 38 CFR 36.4317. Title: Maintenance of Records Under 38 CFR 36.4333. OMB Control Number: 2900–0515. Type of Review: Reinstatement. Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Loan Guaranty program guarantees loans made by private lenders to Veterans for the purchase, construction, and refinancing of homes owned and occupied by Veterans. Under 38 CFR 36.4333, VA requires holders to maintain and lenders to retain all records pertaining to loans guaranteed by VA. Under this same authority, VA has a right to inspect, examine, or audit, at a reasonable time and place, such records to ensure program participants are in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and contract provisions. VA utilizes the data collected through loan audits to require corrective actions by lenders and holders who failed to adhere to VA regulations and statutes. It also uses the data collected through this authority to provide annual feedback to lenders, PO 00000 Frm 00103 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 through the Lender Scorecard, on certain loan characteristics such as interest rate, fees and charges, audit results, etc., as compared to the national average of all VA lenders. 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 85 FR 162, August 20, 2020, on page 51554. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Annual Burden: 17,500 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 35,000. By direction of the Secretary. Danny S. Green, VA Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Performance and Risk, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2020–23477 Filed 10–22–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\23OCN1.SGM 23OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 206 (Friday, October 23, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67609-67610]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-23477]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0515]


Agency Information Collection Activity: Maintenance of Records

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs

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ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 
this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration, 
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: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function. Refer to 
``OMB Control No. 2900-0515.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Danny S. Green, (202) 421-1354 or 
email [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-
0515'' in any correspondence.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Authority: 38 CFR 36.4317.
    Title: Maintenance of Records Under 38 CFR 36.4333.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0515.
    Type of Review: Reinstatement.
    Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Loan Guaranty 
program guarantees loans made by private lenders to Veterans for the 
purchase, construction, and refinancing of homes owned and occupied by 
Veterans. Under 38 CFR 36.4333, VA requires holders to maintain and 
lenders to retain all records pertaining to loans guaranteed by VA. 
Under this same authority, VA has a right to inspect, examine, or 
audit, at a reasonable time and place, such records to ensure program 
participants are in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, 
policies, procedures and contract provisions. VA utilizes the data 
collected through loan audits to require corrective actions by lenders 
and holders who failed to adhere to VA regulations and statutes. It 
also uses the data collected through this authority to provide annual 
feedback to lenders, through the Lender Scorecard, on certain loan 
characteristics such as interest rate, fees and charges, audit results, 
etc., as compared to the national average of all VA lenders.
    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 85 FR 162, August 20, 2020, on page 51554.
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 17,500 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 35,000.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Danny S. Green,
VA Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Performance and Risk, 
Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2020-23477 Filed 10-22-20; 8:45 am]
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