98-2105. Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 19 (Thursday, January 29, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 4526]
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[FR Doc No: 98-2105]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0317]


Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, 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 obtaining 
additional information from a correspondent when the incoming 
correspondence does not provide sufficient information to identify and 
associate the previous correspondence with the correct veteran's loan 
application or loan records.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before March 30, 1998.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to 
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20S52), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 
20420. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0317'' in any 
correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at [phone] 
or FAX [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 
U.S.C., 3501-3520), 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 and Form Number: Request for Identifying Information Re: 
Veteran's Loan Records, VA Form Letter 26-626.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0317.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The form letter is used to notify a correspondent that 
additional information is needed in order to identify and associate the 
previous correspondence with the correct veteran's loan application or 
loan records.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 200 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 5 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,400.

    By direction of the Secretary.

    Dated: December 18, 1997.
Donald L. Neilson,
Director, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 98-2105 Filed 1-28-98; 8:45 am]
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