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notice solicits comments for information

needed to determine whether an

applicant qualifies as a mortgagor for

mortgage insurance or guaranty or as a

borrower for a rehabilitation loan under

VA’s program.

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. 2900–0387’’ 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 Verification of

Deposit, VA Form 26–8497a.

OMB Control Number: 2900–0387.

Type of Review: Extension of a

currently approved collection.

Abstract: VA is prohibited from

guaranteeing or making any loan unless

the contemplated terms of payment

required in any mortgage to be given in

part payment of the purchase price or

the construction cost bear a proper

relation to the veteran’s present and

anticipated income and expenses and

that the veteran is a satisfactory credit

risk. The form is primarily used by

lenders making guaranteed and insured

loans to verify the applicant’s deposits

in banks and other savings institutions.

It is also used to process 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.

Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.

Estimated Annual Burden: 16,318

hours.

Estimated Average Burden Per

Respondent: 5 minutes.

Frequency of Response: On occasion.

Estimated Number of Respondents:

195,817.

Dated: March 30, 2001.

Barbara H. Epps,

Management Analyst, Information

Management Service.

[FR Doc. 01–10382 Filed 4–25–01; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS

AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900–0539]

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 apply for Supplemental

Service Disabled Insurance.

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. 2900–0539’’ 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: Application for Supplemental

Service Disabled Veterans Insurance,

(RH) Life Insurance, VA Forms 29–0188,

29–0189 and 29–0190.

OMB Control Number: 2900–0539.

Type of Review: Extension of a

currently approved collection.

Abstract: The form is used by veterans

to apply for Supplemental Service

Disabled Veterans Insurance. The

information is used by VA to establish

a veteran’s eligibility for insurance

coverage under this program.

Affected Public: Individuals or

households.

Estimated Annual Burden: 3,333

hours.

Estimated Average Burden Per

Respondent: 20 minutes.

Frequency of Response: On occasion.

Estimated Number of Respondents:

10,000.

Dated: March 30, 2001.

By direction of the Secretary.

Barbara H. Epps,

Management Analyst, Information

Management Service.

[FR Doc. 01–10383 Filed 4–25–01; 8:45 am]

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