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Form 26–6850a requires that servicing

efforts be fully explained so that VA can

determine whether supplemental

servicing could develop further

information which might justify the

extension of forbearance to the veteranborrower as opposed to foreclosure. The

information provided is used to

coordinate the actions of VA and the

holder to ensure that all legal

requirements regarding foreclosure and

claim payment are met.

Affected Public: Individuals or

households, Business or other for profit.

Estimated Annual Burden: 66,166.

a. VA Form 26–6850—20,166 hours.

b. VA Form 26–6850a—26,000 hours.

c. VA Form 26–6851—20,000 hours.

Estimated Average Burden Per

Respondent:

a. VA Form 26–6850—10 minutes.

b. VA Form 26–6850a—20 minutes.

c. VA Form 26–6851—15 minutes.

Frequency of Response: On occasion.

Estimated Number of Respondents:

279,000 hours.

a. VA Form 26–6850—121,000 hours.

b. VA Form 26–6850a—78,000 hours.

c. VA Form 26–6851—80,000 hours.

Dated: September 22, 2000.

By direction of the Acting Secretary.

Donald L. Neilson,

Director, Information Management Service.

[FR Doc. 00–26663 Filed 10–16–00; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 8320–01–P

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 (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 authorize assistance to

disabled veterans acquiring special

housing adaptations.

DATES: Written comments and

recommendations on the proposed

collection of information should be

received on or before December 18,

2000.

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) 273–7079 or

FAX (202) 275–5947.

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: Veterans 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: VA Form 26–4555d is used

by disabled veterans in applying for

special housing and adaptations to

dwellings. 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

veteran or a member of the veteran’s

family owns the home. It also provides

information for use in approving or

disapproving a veteran’s application for

a grant.

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: September 22, 2000.

By direction of the Acting Secretary.

Donald L. Neilson,

Director, Information Management Service.

[FR Doc. 00–26664 Filed 10–16–00; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 8320–01–P

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS

AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900–0386]

Agency Information Collection

Activities Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits

Administration, Department of Veterans

Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: In compliance with the

Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995

(44 U.S.C., 3501 et seq.), this notice

announces that the Veterans Benefits

Administration (VBA), Department of

Veterans Affairs, has submitted the

collection of information abstracted

below to the Office of Management and

Budget (OMB) for review and comment.

The PRA submission describes the

nature of the information collection and

its expected cost and burden; it includes

the actual data collection instrument.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on

or before November 16, 2000.

For Further Information or a Copy of

the Submission Contact: Denise

McLamb, Information Management

Service (045A4), Department of

Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue,

NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 273–

8030 or FAX (202) 273–5981. Please

refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0386.’’

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Title: Interest Rate Reduction

Refinancing Loan Worksheet, VA Form

26–8923.

OMB Control Number: 2900–0386.

Type of Review: Extension of a

currently approved collection.

Abstract: Lenders are required to

submit the form when requesting

guaranty on an interest rate reduction

refinancing loan. VA loan examiners

must assure that the requirements of the

Deficit Reduction of 1984 and

applicable VA regulations have been

met before the issuance of guaranty. The

form ensures that lenders correctly

compute the funding fee and the

maximum permissible loan amount for

interest rate reduction refinancing loans.

An agency may not conduct or

sponsor, and a person is not required to

respond to a collection of information

unless it displays a currently valid OMB

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control number. The Federal Register

Notice with a 60-day comment period

soliciting comments on this collection

of information was published on June

23, 2000, at page 39231.

Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.

Estimated Annual Burden: 8,333

hours.

Estimated Average Burden Per

Respondent: 10 minutes.

Frequency of Response: On occasion.

Estimated Number of Respondents:

50,000.

Send comments and

recommendations concerning any

aspect of the information collection to

VA’s Desk Officer, OMB Human

Resources and Housing Branch, New

Executive Office Building, Room 10235,

Washington, DC 20503 (202) 395–7316.

Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–

0386’’ in any correspondence.

Dated: September 22, 2000.

By direction of the Acting Secretary.

Donald L. Neilson,

Director, Information Management Service.

[FR Doc. 00–26660 Filed 10–16–00; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 8320–01–P

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS

AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900–0394]

Agency Information Collection

Activities Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits

Administration, Department of Veterans

Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: In compliance with the

Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995

(44 U.S.C., 3501 et seq.), this notice

announces that the Veterans Benefits

Administration (VBA), Department of

Veterans Affairs, has submitted the

collection of information abstracted

below to the Office of Management and

Budget (OMB) for review and comment.

The PRA submission describes the

nature of the information collection and

its expected cost and burden; it includes

the actual data collection instrument.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on

or before November 16, 2000.

For Further Information or a Copy of

the Submission Contact: Denise

McLamb, Information Management

Service (045A4), Department of

Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue,

NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 273–

8030 or FAX (202) 273–5981. Please

refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0394.’’

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Title: Certification of School

Attendance—REPS, VA Form 21–8926.

OMB Control Number: 2900–0394.

Type of Review: Extension of a

currently approved collection.

Abstract: VA Form 21–8926,

Certification of School Attendance—

REPS is used to verify that an individual

who is receiving REPS benefits based on

schoolchild status is in fact enrolled

full-time in an approved school and is

otherwise eligible for continued

benefits. The program pays VA benefits

to certain surviving spouses and

children of veterans who died in service

prior to August 13, 1981 or who died as

a result of a service-connected disability

incurred or aggravated prior to August

13, 1981.

An agency may not conduct or

sponsor, and a person is not required to

respond to a collection of information

unless it displays a currently valid OMB

control number. The Federal Register

Notice with a 60-day comment period

soliciting comments on this collection

of information was published on July

14, 2000 at page 43838.

Affected Public: Individuals or

households.

Estimated Annual Burden: 300 hours.

Estimated Average Burden Per

Respondent: 15 minutes.

Frequency of Response: On occasion.

Estimated Number of Respondents:

1,200.

Send comments and

recommendations concerning any

aspect of the information collection to

VA’s Desk Officer, OMB Human

Resources and Housing Branch, New

Executive Office Building, Room 10235,

Washington, DC 20503 (202) 395–7316.

Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–

0394’’ in any correspondence.

Dated: September 22, 2000.

By direction of the Acting Secretary.

Donald L. Neilson,

Director, Information Management Service.

[FR Doc. 00–26661 Filed 10–16–00; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 8320–01–P

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS

AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900–0459]

Agency Information Collection

Activities Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits

Administration, Department of Veterans

Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: In compliance with the

Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995

(44 U.S.C., 3501 et seq.), this notice

announces that the Veterans Benefits

Administration (VBA), Department of

Veterans Affairs, has submitted the

collection of information abstracted

below to the Office of Management and

Budget (OMB) for review and comment.

The PRA submission describes the

nature of the information collection and

its expected cost and burden; it includes

the actual data collection instrument.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on

or before November 16, 2000.

For Further Information or a Copy of

the Submission Contact: Denise

McLamb, Information Management

Service (045A4), Department of

Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue,

NW, Washington, DC 20420, (202) 273–

8030 or FAX (202) 273–5981. Please

refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0459.’’

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Title: Property Management

Consolidated Invoice, VA Form 26–

8974.

OMB Control Number: 2900–0459.

Type of Review: Reinstatement, with

change, of a previously approved

collection for which approval has

expired.

Abstract: The Consolidated Property

Management Invoice is computergenerated by VA and sent to

management brokers monthly to obtain

management brokers’ bills for

reimbursement of expenses and

payment of fees associated with

management of VA-acquired properties.

An agency may not conduct or

sponsor, and a person is not required to

respond to a collection of information

unless it displays a currently valid OMB

control number. The Federal Register

Notice with a 60-day comment period

soliciting comments on this collection

of information was published on

November 29, 1999, at page 66696.

Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.

Estimated Annual Burden: 44,000

hours.

Estimated Average Burden Per

Respondent: 10 minutes.

Frequency of Response: Monthly.

Estimated Number of Respondents:

1,080.

Estimated Number of Responses:

22,000.

Send comments and

recommendations concerning any

aspect of the information collection to

VA’s OMB Desk Officer, Allison Eydt,

OMB Human Resources and Housing

Branch, New Executive Office Building,

Room 12035, Washington, DC 20503

(202) 395–4650. Please refer to ‘‘OMB

Control No. 2900–0459’’ in any

correspondence.

Dated: September 20, 2000.