Agency Information Collection Activity: COVID-19 Refund Modification, 72713-72714 [2024-19939]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 172 / Thursday, September 5, 2024 / Notices [FR Doc. 2024–19918 Filed 9–4–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; New Markets Tax Credit Program Application Departmental Offices, Department of the Treasury. ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment. AGENCY: The Department of the Treasury will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, on or after the date of publication of this notice. The public is invited to submit comments on this request. DATES: Comments should be received on or before October 7, 2024 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the submissions may be obtained from Spencer W. Clark by emailing PRA@treasury.gov, calling (202) 927–5331, or viewing the entire information collection request at www.reginfo.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) Title: New Markets Tax Credit Program Application. OMB Control Number: 1559–0016. Type of Review: Reinstatement of a previously approved collection. Description: The New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program provides an incentive to investors in the form of a tax credit, which is expected to stimulate investment in private capital that, and in turn, will facilitate economic and community development in low-income communities. To qualify for an allocation of tax credits under the NMTC Program an entity must be certified as a qualified community development entity and submit an allocation application to the CDFI Fund. VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:19 Sep 04, 2024 Jkt 262001 Upon receipt of such applications, the CDFI Fund will conduct a competitive review process to evaluate applications for the receipt of NMTC allocations. The NMTC Program Application has been updated for CY 2024–2026 based upon the CDFI Fund’s review and adjudication of public comments received in response to a Federal Register notice issued on February 23, 2024 (89 FR 13801). Form: New Markets Tax Credit Allocation Application. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profits; State, Tribal or Local Governments. Estimated Number of Respondents: 197. Frequency of Response: Annually. Estimated Total Number of Annual Responses: 197. Estimated Time per Response: 305 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 60,121. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. Spencer W. Clark, Treasury PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2024–19957 Filed 9–4–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–70–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0891] Agency Information Collection Activity: COVID–19 Refund Modification Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: 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. DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 4, 2024. ADDRESSES: Comments must be submitted through www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Program-Specific information: Nancy J. Kessinger, 202–632–8924, Nancy.Kessinger@va.gov. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00350 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 72713 VA PRA information: Maribel Aponte, 202–461–8900, vacopaperworkreduact@ va.gov. 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. Title: COVID–19 Refund Modification. OMB Control Number: 2900–0891. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA is keeping this information collection open for resubmissions regarding the loan modification options available to servicers that do not require VA’s prior approval to include the COVID–19 Refund Modification, to assist certain COVID-impacted veterans as they exit a COVID–19 forbearance. Under 38 U.S.C. 3720(a)(2), Congress has provided the Secretary with discretion ‘‘[n]otwithstanding the provisions of any other law’’ to set the terms and conditions to which the Secretary will consent to loan modifications. Additionally, while VA has outlined in regulation at 38 CFR 36.4315(a) the terms of loan modifications that do not require prior VA approval, VA may waive a regulatory requirement if VA finds the interest of the Government are not adversely affected and such waiver would relieve undue prejudice to a debtor, holder, or other person without impairing the vest rights of any person affected. 38 CFR 36.4338(a). Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Annual Burden: 1,588. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 90 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,059. E:\FR\FM\05SEN1.SGM 05SEN1 72714 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 172 / Thursday, September 5, 2024 / Notices Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. Maribel Aponte, VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration/Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2024–19939 Filed 9–4–24; 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 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. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:19 Sep 04, 2024 Jkt 262001 DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 4, 2024. ADDRESSES: Comments must be submitted through www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Program-Specific information: Nancy Kessinger, 202–632–8924, nancy.kessinger@va.gov. VA PRA information: Maribel Aponte, 202–461–8900, vacopaperworkreduact@ va.gov. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00351 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 the use of other forms of information technology. Title: Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance Inquiry (VA Form 29–0543). OMB Control Number: 2900–0501. https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRASearch (Once at this link, you can enter the OMB Control Number to find the historical versions of this Information Collection). Type of Review: Extension of a currently 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. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. Maribel Aponte, VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration/Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2024–19901 Filed 9–4–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\05SEN1.SGM 05SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 172 (Thursday, September 5, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 72713-72714]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-19939]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0891]


Agency Information Collection Activity: COVID-19 Refund 
Modification

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: 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.

DATES:  Comments must be received on or before November 4, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Comments must be submitted through www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 
    Program-Specific information: Nancy J. Kessinger, 202-632-8924, 
[email protected].
    VA PRA information: Maribel Aponte, 202-461-8900, 
[email protected].

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.
    Title: COVID-19 Refund Modification.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0891.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA is keeping this information collection open for 
resubmissions regarding the loan modification options available to 
servicers that do not require VA's prior approval to include the COVID-
19 Refund Modification, to assist certain COVID-impacted veterans as 
they exit a COVID-19 forbearance. Under 38 U.S.C. 3720(a)(2), Congress 
has provided the Secretary with discretion ``[n]otwithstanding the 
provisions of any other law'' to set the terms and conditions to which 
the Secretary will consent to loan modifications. Additionally, while 
VA has outlined in regulation at 38 CFR 36.4315(a) the terms of loan 
modifications that do not require prior VA approval, VA may waive a 
regulatory requirement if VA finds the interest of the Government are 
not adversely affected and such waiver would relieve undue prejudice to 
a debtor, holder, or other person without impairing the vest rights of 
any person affected. 38 CFR 36.4338(a).
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 1,588.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 90 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,059.

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    Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.

Maribel Aponte,
VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration/Data 
Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2024-19939 Filed 9-4-24; 8:45 am]
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