[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 131 (Friday, July 9, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39618-39619]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-16788]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0317]
Proposed Information Collection (Request for Identifying
Information Re: Veteran's Loan Records) Activity: 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
information needed to complete a claimant's application.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before September 7, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at http://www.Regulations.gov or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits
Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail [email protected].
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0317'' in any correspondence.
During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461-9769
or FAX (202) 275-5947.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44
U.S.C. 3501-3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the
Office of Management and Budget 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 Identifying Information Re: Veteran's Loan
Records, VA Form 26-626.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0317.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA Form 26-626 is used to notify a correspondent that
additional information is needed to determine if a veteran's loan
guaranty benefits are involved and if so, to obtain the necessary
information to identify and associate the correspondence with the
correct veteran's loan application or record. If such information is
not received within one year from the date of such notification,
benefits will not be paid or furnished by reason of an incomplete
application.
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.
Dated: July 6, 2010.
By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-16788 Filed 7-8-10; 8:45 am]
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