99-20531. Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 153 (Tuesday, August 10, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43424-43425]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-20531]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0241]


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 for 
information needed to establish the reasonable value of used 
manufactured home units proposed for guaranteed financing.


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DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before October 12, 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. 2900-0241'' 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: Request for Determination of Reasonable Value (Used 
Manufactured Home) VA Form 26-8728.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0241.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The information is submitted to VA by buyers, owners/
sellers, lenders, and manufactured home dealers to obtain appraisals of 
used manufactured home units proposed for guaranteed financing. Without 
the information, VA could not establish the reasonable value of such 
units.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or other for-
profit.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 38 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 10 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Generally one time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 225.

    Dated: July 12, 1999.

    By direction of the Secretary:
Sandra S. McIntyre,
Management and Program Analyst, Information Management Service
[FR Doc. 99-20531 Filed 8-9-99; 8:45 am]
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