98-18517. Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Reinstatement

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 133 (Monday, July 13, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 37626]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-18517]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0130]


Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request; Reinstatement

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) 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 reinstatement, without change, of a previously approved 
collection for which approval has expired, and allow 60 days for public 
comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on 
requirements relating to securing information from holders of VA-
guaranteed loans regarding a loan to be foreclosed.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before September 11, 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. 2900-0130'' in any 
correspondence.

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

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 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: Status of Loan Account--Foreclosure or Other 
Liquidation, Form Letter 26-567.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0130.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The form letter is used to obtain information from 
holders of VA-guaranteed loans regarding a loan to be foreclosed. The 
information is used to specify the amount, if any, to be bid at the 
foreclosure sale.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit-Individuals or 
households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 20,000 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 40,000.

    Dated: May 1, 1998.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Sandra S. McIntyre,
Management Analyst, Information Management Service.
[FR Doc. 98-18517 Filed 7-10-98; 8:45 am]
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