[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 222 (Monday, November 18, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 69175]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-27507]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0047]


Proposed Information Collection (Financial Statement); Comment 
Request

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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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 revision 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 determine Veteran-obligors' and prospective 
assumers' creditworthiness.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before January 17, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at 
www.Regulations.gov or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits 
Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email [email protected]. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0047'' in any correspondence. 
During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632-8924 
or FAX (202) 632-8925.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 
U.S.C. 3501-3521), 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: Financial Statement, VA Form 26-6807.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0047.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: VA Form 26-6807 is primarily completed by purchasers 
assuming a Veteran's home loan in release of liability cases authorized 
by 38 U.S.C. 3714 and by Veteran-purchasers seeking substitution of 
entitlement by 38 U.S.C. 3702(b)(2). Data obtained permits credit 
underwriting determinations for action in such cases.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 2,250 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 45 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On Occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,000.

    Dated: November 13, 2013.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2013-27507 Filed 11-15-13; 8:45 am]
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