[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 57 (Friday, March 23, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 12848]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-05907]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0386]
Agency Information Collection Activity: Interest Rate Reduction
Refinancing Loan Worksheet
AGENCY: Loan Guaranty Service, Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Loan Guaranty Service, 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.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before May 22, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov
or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M33),
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC
20420 or email to [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control
No. 2900-0386'' in any correspondence. During the comment period,
comments may be viewed online through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Harvey-Pryor at (202) 461-
5870.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995, 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.
Authority: Public Law 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3501-3521.
Title: Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loan (IRRRL) Worksheet
VAF 26-8923.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0386.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: The major use of this form is to determine Veterans
eligible for an exception to pay a funding fee in connection with a VA-
guaranteed loan. Lenders are required to complete VA Form 26-8923 on
all interest rate reduction refinancing loans and submit the form to
the Veteran no later than the third business day after receiving the
Veteran's application.
Affected Public: Individuals and households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 23,333 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 10 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 140,000.
By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia Harvey-Pryor,
Department Clearance Officer, Office of Quality and Compliance,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2018-05907 Filed 3-22-18; 8:45 am]
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