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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: Offer to Rent on Month-ToMonth Basis and Credit Statement of

Prospective Tenant, VA Form 26–6725.

OMB Control Number: 2900–0143.

Type of Review: Extension of a

currently approved collection.

Abstract: VA may rent properties

acquired through guaranteed and direct

home loan programs when there is little

likelihood, because of market

conditions, or an early sale and/or

prolonged vacancy may encourage

vandalism. VA Form 26–6725 is used to

establish the landlord tenant

relationship, state the responsibilities of

the parties, evidence of tender and

acceptance of rental payments, and

provide credit information for

evaluating the prospective tenant’s

ability to meet rental payments. Offers

to rent may be received and executed by

authorized management brokers or VA

personnel designated. Without this

form, VA would have to prepare

individual leases.

Affected Public: Individuals or

households, Business or other for-profit.

Estimated Annual Burden: 33 hours.

Estimated Average Burden Per

Respondent: 20 minutes.

Frequency of Response: On occasion.

Estimated Number of Respondents:

100.

Dated: March 30, 2001.

By direction of the Secretary:

Barbara H. Epps,

Management Analyst, Information

Management Service.

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS

AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900–0317]

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 from a correspondent to

complete a claimant’s application.

DATES: Written comments and

recommendations on the proposed

collection of information should be

received on or before June 25, 2001.

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 or e-mail

irmnkess@vba.va.gov. Please refer to

‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0317’’ 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: Request for Identifying

Information Re: Veteran’s Loan Records,

VA Form Letter 26–626.

OMB Control Number: 2900–0317.

Type of Review: Extension of a

currently approved collection.

Abstract: The form letter is used to

notify a correspondent of additional

information needed to complete a

claimant’s application. The information

is needed to determine if a veteran’s

loan guaranty benefit is involved.

Without this form, VA would be unable

to obtain the necessary information to

associate the correspondence with the

veteran’s application or loan records.

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: March 30, 2001.

By direction of the Secretary.

Barbara H. Epps,

Management Analyst, Information

Management Service.

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