82 FR 16664 - Agency Information Collection Activity: Compliance Inspection Report

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 64 (April 5, 2017)

Page Range		16664-16665
FR Document		2017-06687

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) or 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. VA Forms 26-1820, 26-8497 and 26-8497a are used by Lenders to obtain specific information concerning a veteran's credit history in order to properly underwrite the veteran's loan. The data collected on the forms is used to ensure that applications for VA-guaranteed loans are underwritten in a reasonable and prudent manner.

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0521]


Agency Information Collection Activity: Compliance Inspection 
Report

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) or 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.
    VA Forms 26-1820, 26-8497 and 26-8497a are used by Lenders to 
obtain specific information concerning a veteran's credit history in 
order to properly underwrite the veteran's loan. The data collected on 
the forms is used to ensure that applications for VA-guaranteed loans 
are underwritten in a reasonable and prudent manner.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before June 5, 2017.

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. 2900-0521'' in any correspondence. During the comment period, 
comments may be viewed online through the FDMS.

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

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. 3501-21.

    Title: Compliance Inspection Report (VA Form 26-1820, VA Form 26-
8497, VA Form 26-8497a).
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0521.
    Type of Review: Extension of an approved collection.
    Abstract: Lenders must obtain specific information concerning a 
veteran's

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credit history in order to properly underwrite the veteran's loan. VA 
loans may not be guaranteed unless the veteran is a satisfactory credit 
risk. The data collected on the following forms are used to ensure that 
applications for VA-guaranteed loans are underwritten in a reasonable 
and prudent manner.
    a. VA Form 26-1820 is completed by lenders closing VA-guaranteed 
and insured loans under the automatic or prior approval procedures.
    b. VA Form 26-8497 is used by lenders to verify a loan applicant's 
income and employment information when making guaranteed and insured 
loans. VA does not require the exclusive use of this form for 
verification purposes, any alternative verification document would be 
acceptable provided that all information requested on VA Form 26-8497 
is provided.
    c. Lenders making guaranteed and insured loans complete VA Form 26-
8497a to verify the applicant's deposits in banks and other savings 
institutions.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden:
    VA Form 26-1820--150,000 hours.
    VA From 26-8497--25,000 hours.
    VA Form 26-8497a--12,500 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent:
    VA Form 26-1820--15 minutes.
    VA Form 26-8497--10 minutes.
    VA Form 26-8497a--5 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents:
    VA Form 26-1820--600,000.
    VA Form 26-8497--150,000.
    VA Form 26-8497a--150,000.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia Harvey-Pryor,
Department Clearance Officer, Enterprise Records Service, Office of 
Quality and Compliance, Department of Veterans Affairs.
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the conditions for obtaining a renewed the conditions for obtaining a renewed collection, and allow 60 days for public
exemption from the vision requirements exemption from the vision requirements comment in response to the notice.
(64 FR 5948; 65 FR 159; 67 FR 10471; (71 FR 32183; 71 FR 41310; 73 FR VA Forms 26–1820, 26–8497 and 26–
67 FR 10475; 67 FR 19798; 68 FR 74699; 36955; 75 FR 25917; 75 FR 36779; 75 FR 8497a are used by Lenders to obtain
69 FR 8260; 69 FR 10503; 69 FR 19611; 39729; 77 FR 33017; 77 FR 36338; 77 FR specific information concerning a
70 FR 57353; 70 FR 72689; 71 FR 6824; 38384; 77 FR 44708; 79 FR 37843; 79 FR veteran’s credit history in order to
71 FR 6828; 71 FR 6829; 71 FR 14567; 38661): properly underwrite the veteran’s loan.
71 FR 19604; 71 FR 26602; 71 FR 30229; Dale W. Coblentz (MT) The data collected on the forms is used
71 FR 32183; 71 FR 41310; 73 FR 11989; Lester M. Ellingson, Jr. to ensure that applications for VA-
73 FR 15567; 73 FR 27017; 73 FR 27018; Damon G. Gallardo (CA) guaranteed loans are underwritten in a
73 FR 28187; 73 FR 36955; 75 FR 36778; Daniel L. Grover (KS) reasonable and prudent manner.
75 FR 36779; 77 FR 38384; 79 FR 35212; James E. Modaffari (OR) DATES: Written comments and
79 FR 35218; 79 FR 47175): Larry A. Nienhaus (MI) recommendations on the proposed
Delmas C. Bergdoll (WV) Gregory A. Reinert (MN) collection of information should be
Kenneth J. Bernard (LA) Scott J. Schlenker (WA) received on or before June 5, 2017.
Harvis P. Cosby (MD) Joseph B. Shaw, Jr. (VA) ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
Daniel R. Franks (OH) The drivers were included in one of on the collection of information through
Walter D. Hague, Jr. (VA) the following docket Nos: FMCSA– Federal Docket Management System
William G. Hix (AR) 2006–24783; FMCSA–2010–0082; (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to
Timothy B. Hummel (KY) FMCSA–2012–0106. Their exemptions Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits
Clarence H. Jacobsma (IN) are effective as of July 30, 2016, and will Administration (20M33), Department of
Charles E. Johnston (MO) expire on July 30, 2018. Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
Aaron C. Lougher (OR) In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email to
William F. Mack (WA) each exemption will be valid for two nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to
Patrick E. Martin (WA) years from the effective date unless ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0521’’ in any
Leland K. McAlhaney (IN)
revoked earlier by FMCSA. The correspondence. During the comment
Ronald M. Price (MD)
exemption will be revoked if the period, comments may be viewed online
Scott D. Russell (WI)
following occurs: (1) The person fails to through the FDMS.
Alton M. Rutherford (FL)
comply with the terms and conditions FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sandra J. Sperling (WA)
of the exemption; (2) the exemption has Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632–8924 or
The drivers were included in one of resulted in a lower level of safety than
the following docket Nos: FMCSA– FAX (202) 632–8925.
was maintained prior to being granted; SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
1999–6156; FMCSA–2001–11426; or (3) continuation of the exemption
FMCSA–2003–16564; FMCSA–2005– PRA of 1995, Federal agencies must
would not be consistent with the goals obtain approval from the Office of
22194; FMCSA–2006–23773; FMCSA– and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and
2006–24015; FMCSA–2006–24783; Management and Budget (OMB) for each
31315. collection of information they conduct
FMCSA–2008–0021; FMCSA–2014–
0006. Their exemptions are effective as Issued on: March 29, 2017. or sponsor. This request for comment is
of July 20, 2016, and will expire on July Larry W. Minor, being made pursuant to Section
20, 2018. As of July 22, 2016, and in Associate Administrator for Policy. 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and [FR Doc. 2017–06720 Filed 4–4–17; 8:45 am] With respect to the following
31315, the following 15 individuals BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
collection of information, VBA invites
have satisfied the conditions for comments on: (1) Whether the proposed
obtaining a renewed exemption from the collection of information is necessary
vision requirements (79 FR 35212; 79 for the proper performance of VBA’s
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
FR 47175): functions, including whether the
AFFAIRS
Abdulahi Abukar (KY) information will have practical utility;
Gregory K. Banister (SC) [OMB Control No. 2900–0521] (2) the accuracy of VBA’s estimate of the
Amanuel W. Behon (WA) burden of the proposed collection of
Agency Information Collection information; (3) ways to enhance the
Kenneth W. Bos (MN)
Activity: Compliance Inspection Report quality, utility, and clarity of the
Brian L. Elliot (MO)
Bradley C. Hansell (OR) information to be collected; and (4)
AGENCY: Veterans Benefits
Samuel L. Klaphake (MN) ways to minimize the burden of the
Administration, Department of Veterans
Timothy L. Klose (PA) collection of information on
Affairs.
Phillip E. Mason (MO) respondents, including through the use
ACTION: Notice. of automated collection techniques or
Kenneth A. Orrino (WA)
Ruel W. Smith (SD) SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits the use of other forms of information
Loren Smith (SD) Administration (VBA), Department of technology.
Seth D. Sweeten (ID) Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an Authority: Public Law 104–13; 44 U.S.C.
Ronald L. Weiss (MN) opportunity for public comment on the 3501–21.
John T. White, Jr. (NC) proposed collection of certain Title: Compliance Inspection Report
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The drivers were included in docket information by the agency. Under the (VA Form 26–1820, VA Form 26–8497,
No. FMCSA–2014–0006. Their Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) or VA Form 26–8497a).
exemptions are effective as of July 22, 1995, Federal agencies are required to OMB Control Number: 2900–0521.
2016, and will expire on July 22, 2018. publish notice in the Federal Register Type of Review: Extension of an
As of July 30, 2016, and in accordance concerning each proposed collection of approved collection.
with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the information, including each proposed Abstract: Lenders must obtain specific
following 9 individuals have satisfied extension, of a currently approved information concerning a veteran’s

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credit history in order to properly proposed collection of certain Type of Review: Revision of an
underwrite the veteran’s loan. VA loans information by the agency. Under the approved collection.
may not be guaranteed unless the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of Abstract: Training
veteran is a satisfactory credit risk. The 1995, Federal agencies are required to establishmentscomplete VA Form 22–
data collected on the following forms publish notice in the Federal Register 8690 to report the number of work-study
are used to ensure that applications for concerning each proposed collection of hours a claimant has completed. When
VA-guaranteed loans are underwritten information, including each proposed a claimant elects to receive an advance
in a reasonable and prudent manner. revision of a currently approved payment, VA will advance payment for
a. VA Form 26–1820 is completed by collection, and allow 60 days for public 50 hours, but will withhold benefits (to
lenders closing VA-guaranteed and comment in response to the notice. recoup the advance payment) until the
insured loans under the automatic or VA Form 22–8690 is used to verify claimant completes 50 hours of service.
prior approval procedures. the actual numbers of hours worked by If the claimant elects not to receive an
b. VA Form 26–8497 is used by a work-study claimant. Without this advance payment, benefits are payable
lenders to verify a loan applicant’s information, continued entitlement to when the claimant completes 50 hours
income and employment information the benefits for dependents could not be of service. VA uses the data collected to
when making guaranteed and insured determined. ensure that the amount of benefits
loans. VA does not require the exclusive DATES: Written comments and payable to a claimant who is pursuing
use of this form for verification recommendations on the proposed work-study is correct.
purposes, any alternative verification collection of information should be Affected Public: Individuals or
document would be acceptable received on or before June 5, 2017. households.
provided that all information requested ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
Estimated Annual Burden: 6,275
on VA Form 26–8497 is provided. on the collection of information through hours.
c. Lenders making guaranteed and Federal Docket Management System Estimated Average Burden Per
insured loans complete VA Form 26– (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to Respondent: 5 minutes.
8497a to verify the applicant’s deposits Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits
in banks and other savings institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents:
Administration (20M33), Department of
Affected Public: Individuals or 75,306.
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
households. NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email to By direction of the Secretary.
Estimated Annual Burden: nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to Cynthia Harvey-Pryor,
VA Form 26–1820—150,000 hours. ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0379’’ in any Department Clearance Officer, Enterprise
VA From 26–8497—25,000 hours. correspondence. During the comment Records Service, Office of Quality and
VA Form 26–8497a—12,500 hours. period, comments may be viewed online Compliance, Department of Veterans Affairs.
Estimated Average Burden per through the FDMS. [FR Doc. 2017–06688 Filed 4–4–17; 8:45 am]
Respondent:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: BILLING CODE 8320–01–P
VA Form 26–1820—15 minutes.
Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632–8924 or
VA Form 26–8497—10 minutes.
FAX (202) 632–8925.
VA Form 26–8497a—5 minutes. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
Frequency of Response: One time. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
AFFAIRS
Estimated Number of Respondents: PRA of 1995, Federal agencies must
VA Form 26–1820—600,000. obtain approval from the Office of [OMB Control No. 2900–0706]
VA Form 26–8497—150,000. Management and Budget (OMB) for each
collection of information they conduct Agency Information Collection Activity
VA Form 26–8497a—150,000. Under OMB Review: Application for
or sponsor. This request for comment is
By direction of the Secretary. being made pursuant to Section Reimbursement of National Exam Fee
Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA. AGENCY: Veterans Benefits
Department Clearance Officer, Enterprise With respect to the following
Records Service, Office of Quality and
Administration, Department of Veterans
collection of information, VBA invites Affairs.
Compliance, Department of Veterans Affairs. comments on: (1) Whether the proposed
[FR Doc. 2017–06687 Filed 4–4–17; 8:45 am] ACTION: Notice.
collection of information is necessary
BILLING CODE 8320–01–P for the proper performance of VBA’s SUMMARY: In compliance with the
functions, including whether the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of
information will have practical utility; 1995, this notice announces that the
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS (2) the accuracy of VBA’s estimate of the Veterans Benefits Administration
AFFAIRS burden of the proposed collection of (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs,
[OMB Control No. 2900–0379] information; (3) ways to enhance the will submit the collection of
quality, utility, and clarity of the information abstracted below to the
Agency Information Collection information to be collected; and (4) Office of Management and Budget
Activity: Time Record (Work-Study ways to minimize the burden of the (OMB) for review and comment. The
Program) collection of information on PRA submission describes the nature of
respondents, including through the use the information collection and its
AGENCY: Veterans Benefits of automated collection techniques or expected cost and burden; it includes
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Administration, Department of Veterans the use of other forms of information
Affairs. the actual data collection instrument.
technology. DATES: Comments must be submitted on
ACTION: Notice.
Authority: Public Law 104–13; 44 U.S.C. or before May 5, 2017.
SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits 3501–21. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
Administration (VBA), Department of Title: Time Record (Work-Study on the collection of information through
Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an Program) (VA Form 22–8690). www.Regulations.gov, or to Office of
opportunity for public comment on the OMB Control Number: 2900–0379. Information and Regulatory Affairs,

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Notice.
Dates		Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before June 5, 2017.
Contact		Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632-8924 or FAX (202) 632-8925.
FR Citation		82 FR 16664