[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 119 (Tuesday, June 22, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33344-33345]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-15791]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0191]
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 (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 the
information needed to determine the qualifications and acceptability of
those management brokers who apply to participate in the VA management
broker program.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before August 23, 1999.
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. 2900-0191'' in any
correspondence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273-7079
or FAX (202) 275-5947.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Public Law 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
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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: Application for Designation as Management Broker, VA Form
26-6685.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0191.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: It is the general policy of the VA to utilize the
services of local brokers in the sale and management of VA-owned
properties. Generally management activities are conducted by staff
personnel only when the property is in close proximity to a VA field
station and no reputable local brokers are willing to represent the VA.
Each management broker wishing to represent the VA must submit a signed
VA Form 26-6685. The information collected on the form, as well as
other relevant material, such as a credit report, is used to determine
the qualifications and acceptability of those management brokers who
apply to participate in this program.
Affected Public: Business or other for profit.
Estimated Annual Burden: 63 hours.
Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Generally on-time.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 250.
Dated: May 12, 1999.
By direction of the Secretary.
Donald L. Neilson,
Director, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 99-15791 Filed 6-21-99; 8:45 am]
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