[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 119 (Tuesday, June 22, 1999)] [Notices] [Pages 33344-33345] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-15791] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900-0191] Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 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 extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed to determine the qualifications and acceptability of those management brokers who apply to participate in the VA management broker program.
Dates
Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before August 23, 1999.
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. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0191'' 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 Designation as Management Broker, VA Form 26-6685. OMB Control Number: 2900-0191. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: It is the general policy of the VA to utilize the services of local brokers in the sale and management of VA-owned properties. Generally management activities are conducted by staff personnel only when the property is in close proximity to a VA field station and no reputable local brokers are willing to represent the VA. Each management broker wishing to represent the VA must submit a signed VA Form 26-6685. The information collected on the form, as well as other relevant material, such as a credit report, is used to determine the qualifications and acceptability of those management brokers who apply to participate in this program. Affected Public: Business or other for profit. Estimated Annual Burden: 63 hours. Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: Generally on-time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 250.
Dated: May 12, 1999.
By direction of the Secretary. Donald L. Neilson, Director, Information Management Service. [FR Doc. 99-15791 Filed 6-21-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320-01-P