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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 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 processing

assumptions of VA guaranteed home

loans.

DATES: Written comments and

recommendations on the proposed

collection of information should be

received on or before March 2, 1998.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments

on the collection of information to Anne

V. DeSena, Veterans Benefits

Administration (264), Department of

Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue,

NW, Washington, DC 20420. Please refer

to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0516’’ in

any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Anne V. DeSena at (202) 273–7375.

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: Loan Guaranty: Processing

Assumptions of VA Guaranteed Home

Loans Under 38 U.S.C. 3714 (38 CFR

36.4209, 36.4232, 36.4252, 36.4275,

36.4303, 36.4308, and 36.4312).

OMB Control Number: 2900–0516.

Type of Review: Reinstatement,

without change, of a previously

approved collection for which approval

has expired.

Abstract: As a result of Public Law

100–198, The Veterans’ Home Loan

Program Improvements and Property

Rehabilitation Act of 1987, all VA

guaranteed loans for which a

commitment was issued on or after

March 1, 1988, certain holders

(automatic lenders under 38 U.S.C.

3702(d)) are required to examine the

creditworthiness of loan purchasers

and, upon approval, to release obligors’

liabilities to VA. Upon completion of

this transfer, the holder or authorized

agent is required to provide notice to

VA regarding the status of the loan. If

neither the holder nor its authorized

agent is an automatic lender, this notice

must include advice regarding the status

of the loan, a copy of the purchase

contract and a complete credit package

developed by the holder for VA to use

in conducting its own underwriting

review of the proposed assumer.

Without this notice regarding the loan

purchaser the Government would be

deprived of information regarding the

status of loans for which it may be

liable.

Parties assuming VA guaranteed loans

committed to on or after March l, 1988,

must pay a fee of one-half of one percent

of the loan balance to VA, through the

loan holder, immediately following loan

settlement. Title 38 U.S.C., 3714

additionally requires that loan holders

must list the amount of this fee in every

assumption statement provided and

include a notice that the fee must be

paid immediately following loan

settlement. A similar funding fee of

1.25% of the loan balance is currently

due from veterans on VA guaranteed

loans. These moneys are deposited in

VA Guaranty and Indemnity Fund for

use by VA in the event the Department

must pay on its liability for a guaranteed

loan. Without collection of a similar fee

of one-half of one percent of the loan

balance from loan purchasers VA is

failing to use every means available to

reduce the need for special

congressional appropriations and is

collecting fees from veterans who are

enjoying the benefits to which they are

entitled while not collecting a similar

fee from individuals assuming VA

guaranteed loans.

Holders are also required to provide

warning clauses on all instruments

evidencing a VA guaranteed loan

committed to on or after March 1, 1988.

alerting potential purchasers of the

loan’s restricted assumability. Without

this language on loan documents the

Government has no assurance that

parties assuming VA guaranteed loans

have record notice of this restricted

assumability.

Affected Public: Businesses or other

for-profit—Individuals or households.

Estimated Annual Burden: 31,625

hours.

Estimated Average Burden Per

Respondent: 5 hours 45 minutes.

Frequency of Response: One-time.

Estimated Number of Respondents:

5,500.

Dated: December 2, 1997.

By direction of the Secretary.

Donald L. Neilson,

Director, Information Management Service.

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS

AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900–0300]

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, 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

application for assistance in acquiring

special housing adaptations for disabled

veterans.

DATES: Written comments and

recommendations on the proposed

collection of information should be

received on or before March 2, 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. 2900–0300’’ in

any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273–5079 or

FAX (202) 275–5146.

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
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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 Assistance in

Acquiring Special Housing Adaptations,

VA Form 26–4555d.

OMB Control Number: 2900–0300.

Type of Review: Extension of a

currently approved collection.

Abstract: Grants are available to assist

disabled veterans in making adaptations

to their current residences or one which

they intend to live in as long as the

home is owned by the veteran or a

member of the veteran’s family. The

veterans to apply for a grant use VA

Form 26–4555d. The information is

used by VA in approving or

disapproving a veteran’s grant

application.

Affected Public: Individuals or

households.

Estimated Annual Burden: 25 hours.

Estimated Average Burden Per

Respondent: 20 minutes.

Frequency of Response: On occasion.

Estimated Number of Respondents:

75.

Dated: December 2, 1997.

By direction of the Secretary.

Donald L. Neilson,

Director, Information Management Service.

[FR Doc. 97–34132 Filed 12–30–97; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS

AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900–0188]

Proposed Information Collection

Activity: Proposed Collection;

Comment Request

AGENCY: Veterans Health

Administration, Department of Veterans

Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: The Veterans Health

Administration (VHA) 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 determine eligibility,

prescribe, and authorize prosthetic

devices; obtain repair estimates and

allow for the direct purchase of

prosthetic devices; and obtain follow-up

information on loaned items.

DATES: Written comments and

recommendations on the proposed

collection of information should be

received on or before March 2, 1998.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments

on the collection of information to Ann

Bickoff, Veterans Health Administration

(161A1), Department of Veterans

Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW,

Washington, DC 20420. Please refer to

‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0188’’ in any

correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann

Bickoff at (202) 273–8310.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the

PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 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, VHA invites

comments on: (1) Whether the proposed

collection of information is necessary

for the proper performance of VHA’s

functions, including whether the

information will have practical utility;

(2) the accuracy of VHA’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) way

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: Prescription, Authorization,

Application, Procurement, Repair and

Loan of Prosthetic Items.

Form Numbers:

a. VA Form 10–2421, Prosthetic

Authorization for Items or Service.

b. VA Form 10–2520, Prosthetic

Service Card Invoice.

c. VA Form 10–2914, Prescription and

Authorization for Eyeglasses.

d. Form Letter 10–90, Request to

Submit Estimate.

e. Form Letter 10–426, Loan Followup Letter.

f. VA Form 10–1394, Loan Follow-up

Letter.

OMB Control Number: 2900–0188.

Type of Review: Extension of a

currently approved collection.

Abstract:

a. VA Form 10–2421 is used for the

direct procurement of new prosthetic

appliances and/or services and

standardizes the direct procurement

authorization process. The form

eliminates the need for separate

purchase orders, expedites patient

treatment and improves the delivery of

prosthetic services. Without this form

the delivery time for prosthetic

appliances and services would be

drastically increased.

b. VA Form 10–2520 is used by the

commercial vendors, after completing

repairs authorized for veterans, to

request payment by VA. The use of the

form standardizes repair/treatment

invoices for prosthetic services rendered

and standardizes the verification of

these invoices. The veteran certifies that

the repairs were necessary and

satisfactory. This form is furnished to

vendors upon request.

c. VA Form 10–2914 is used as a

combination prescription, authorization

and invoice. It allows veterans to

purchase their eyeglasses directly. If the

form is not used, the provisions of

providing eyeglasses to eligible veterans

may be delayed.

d. Form Letter 10–90 is issued to a

contractor of the veteran’s choice in

order to solicit a price quote for a

prosthetic device.

e. Form Letter 10–426 is used for the

issuance of prosthetic devices that are

loaned to eligible veterans. If the

information is not collected or

maintained, VA would have no

information regarding equipment loaned

to veterans; i.e., status, recovery,

replacement and disposition.

f. VA Form 10–1394 is used to

determine eligibility/entitlement and

reimbursement of individual claims for

automotive adaptive equipment.

Affected Public: Business or other forprofit—Individuals or households.

Estimated Total Annual Burden:

36,496 hours.

a. VA Form 10–2421—16,667 hours.

b. VA Form 10–2520—3,334 hours.

c. VA Form 10–2914—11,667 hours.

d. Form Letter 10–90—1,875 hours.

e. Form Letter 10–426—242 hours.

f. VA Form 10–1394—2,711 hours.

Estimated Average Burden Per

Respondent:

a. VA Form 10–2421—4 minutes.