Department of Veterans Affairs May 3, 2005 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

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 this notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to determine a claimant's eligibility for specially adapted housing grant.

The Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to dispose of approximately 3.8 acres of VA property (known as ``Lakeside'') in Chicago, Illinois. The Department, in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 8164, proposes to transfer all right, title, and interest of the United States in the property to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, which is currently leasing the property from VA for 75 years. VA would use the disposal proceeds to improve and expand health care services and facilities for veterans. Under other terms of the proposed disposal, VA could continue using a portion of the Lakeside property to provide outpatient care services to veterans until January 18, 2008.