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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 and Form Number: Request for

Organizational Data from Builder, VA

Form Letter 26–312.

OMB Control Number: 2900–0093.

Type of Review: Extension of a

currently approved collection.

Abstract: VA will refuse to appraise

properties if it is determined that any

party or parties involved, or financially

interested in the construction of a unit,

have participated in the construction of

units sold to veterans which involved

substantial deficiencies in construction

or a failure or indicated inability to

discharge contractual obligations to the

veteran who contracted for the

construction of the unit. The form letter

is completed by builders and sponsors

to identify individuals who have

controlling, proprietary, or financial

interest in their company. The

information is used by VA to determine

eligibility for participation in the Loan

Guaranty Program.

Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.

Estimated Annual Burden: 4,000

hours.

Estimated Average Burden Per

Respondent: 30 minutes.

Frequency of Response: On occasion.

Estimated Number of Respondents:

8,000.

Dated: December 24, 1997.

By direction of the Secretary.

Barbara H. Epps,

Management Analyst, Information

Management Service.

[FR Doc. 98–2102 Filed 1–28–98; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 8320–01–P

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS

AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900–0387]

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

requirements to determine whether a

veteran qualified as a prospective

mortgagor for mortgage insurance or

guaranty or as a borrower for a

rehabilitation loan under the VA

program.

DATES: Written comments and

recommendations on the proposed

collection of information should be

received on or before March 30, 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. 2900–0387’’ 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 (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, 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 and Form Number: Request for

Verification of Deposit, VA Form 26–

8497a.

OMB Control Number: 2900–0387.

Type of Review: Extension of a

currently approved collection.

Abstract: The form is primarily used

by lenders making guaranteed and

insured loans to verify deposits of

applicants in banks and other savings

institutions. It is also used in processing

direct loans, offers on acquired

properties, and release from liability/

substitution of entitlement cases when

needed. In these types of cases, part I of

the form is completed by the lender and

signed by the applicant then forwarded

to the depository. The depository

completes part II, verifying the

applicant’s deposits, providing

information and payment experience on

outstanding loans, and returns the form

to the lender. The information is used

by VA to determine the applicant’s

present and anticipated income and

expenses and that the applicant is a

satisfactory credit risk.

Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.

Estimated Annual Burden: 21,565

hours.

Estimated Average Burden Per

Respondent: 5 minutes.

Frequency of Response: On occasion.

Estimated Number of Respondents:

258,775.

Dated: December 24, 1997.

By direction of the Secretary.

Barbara H. Epps,

Management Analyst, Information

Management Service.

[FR Doc. 98–2103 Filed 1–28–98; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 8320–01–P

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS

AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900–0525]

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 change the