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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

[OMB Control No. 2900–0051] 

Proposed Information Collection 

Activity: Proposed Collection; 

Comment Request 

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits 

Administration, Department of Veterans 

Affairs. 

ACTION: Notice. 

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 accurately 

reimburse State Approving Agencies 

(SAAs) for expenses incurred in the 

approval and supervision of education 

and training programs. 

DATES: Written comments and 

recommendations on the proposed 

collection of information should be 

received on or before June 8, 2007. 

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments 

on the collection of information through 

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 to 

nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to 

‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0051’’ in any 

correspondence. During the comment 

period, comments may be viewed online 

through the Federal Docket Management 

System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov. 

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. 3501–3521), 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: Quarterly Report of State 

Approving Agency Activities. 

OMB Control Number: 2900–0051. 

Type of Review: Extension of a 

currently approved collection. 

Abstract: VA reimburses State 

Approving Agencies (SAAs) for 

necessary salary, fringe and travel 

expenses incurred in the approval and 

supervision of education and training 

programs. SAAs are required to report 

their activities to VA quarterly and 

provide notices regarding which 

courses, training programs and tests 

were approved, disapproved or 

suspended. 

Affected Public: Federal Government, 

and State, Local or Tribal Government. 

Estimated Annual Burden: 37,647 

hours. 

Estimated Average Burden Per 

Respondent: 1 hour. 

Frequency of Response: Quarterly. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

59. 

Estimated Number of Responses: 

3,637. 

Dated: March 29, 2007. 

By direction of the Secretary. 

Denise McLamb, 

Program Analyst, Records Management 

Service. 

[FR Doc. E7–6514 Filed 4–6–07; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

[OMB Control No. 2900–0697] 

Proposed Information Collection 

Activity: Proposed Collection; 

Comment Request 

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits 

Administration, Department of Veterans 

Affairs. 

ACTION: Notice. 

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 approve licensing and 

certification tests for payment. 

DATES: Written comments and 

recommendations on the proposed 

collection of information should be 

received on or before June 8, 2007. 

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments 

on the collection of information through 

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 to 

nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to 

‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0697’’ in any 

correspondence. During the comment 

period, comments may be viewed online 

through the Federal Docket Management 

System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov. 

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—3521), 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: Application for Approval of a 

Licensing or Certification and 

Organization Entity: 38 CFR 21.4268. 

OMB Control Number: 2900–0697. 

Type of Review: Extension of a 

currently approved collection. 

Abstract: The data collected will be 

used to determine whether licensing 

and certification tests, and the 

organizations offering them, should be 


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approved for VA training under 

education programs VA administers. 

Affected Public: Individuals or 

households. 

Estimated Annual Burden: 3,000 

hours. 

Frequency of Response: On occasion. 

Estimated Average Burden Per 

Respondents: 3 hours. 

Estimated Annual Responses: 1,000. 

Dated: March 29, 2007. 

By direction of the Secretary. 

Denise McLamb, 

Program Analyst, Records Management 

Service. 

[FR Doc. E7–6515 Filed 4–6–07; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 8320–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

[OMB Control No. 2900–0249] 

Proposed Information Collection 

Activity: Proposed Collection; 

Comment Request 

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits 

Administration, Department of Veterans 

Affairs. 

ACTION: Notice. 

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 service delinquent home 

loans. 

DATES: Written comments and 

recommendations on the proposed 

collection of information should be 

received on or before June 8, 2007. 

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments 

on the collection of information through 

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 to 

nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to 

‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0249’’ in any 

correspondence. During the comment 

period, comments may be viewed online 

through the Federal Docket Management 

System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov. 

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—3521), 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: Loan Service Report, VA Form 

26–6808. 

OMB Control Number: 2900–0249. 

Type of Review: Extension of a 

currently approved collection. 

Abstract: VA personnel complete VA 

Form 26–6806 during personal contact 

with delinquent obligors. VA will use 

the information collected to determine 

whether a loan default is insoluble or 

whether the obligor has reasonable 

prospects for curing the default and 

maintaining the mortgage obligation in 

the future. The information will also be 

used to intercede with the holder of the 

loan to accept a specially arrange 

repayment plan or other forbearance 

aimed at assisting the obligor in 

retaining his or her home. 

Affected Public: Individuals or 

households. 

Estimated Annual Burden: 6,250 

hours. 

Estimated Average Burden Per 

Respondent: 25 minutes. 

Frequency of Response: On occasion. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

15,000. 

Dated: March 29, 2007. 

By direction of the Secretary. 

Denise McLamb, 

Program Analyst, Records Management 

Service. 

[FR Doc. E7–6516 Filed 4–6–07; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

[OMB Control No. 2900–0325] 

Proposed Information Collection 

Activity: Proposed Collection; 

Comment Request 

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits 

Administration, Department of Veterans 

Affairs. 

ACTION: Notice. 

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 authorize advance payment of 

educational assistance benefits. 

DATES: Written comments and 

recommendations on the proposed 

collection of information should be 

received on or before June 8, 2007. 

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments 

on the collection of information through 

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 to 

nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to 

‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0325’’ in any 

correspondence. During the comment 

period, comments may be viewed online 

through the Federal Docket Management 

System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov. 

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. 3501–3521), 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 


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