Approved for use
through 1/2002 under the condition that the VA immediately
incorporates the new disclosure statements mandated by the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. For the public record, the VA must
submit to OMB the revised forms/instructions.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2002
01/31/2002
9,000
0
0
3,000
0
0
0
0
0
Application required by 38 U.S.C.
3713(a) and 3702(b)(2) for determinations necessary for release of
liability and substitution of entitlement of veteran-sellers to the
Government on guaranteed, insured, and direct loans. Information
collected permits VA review for compliance with requirements of 38
U.S.C. 3713(a)(1) and (2) on status of loan, purchaser's assumption
of full liability under the loan instruments, and credit worthiness
as well as credit underwriting determinations for substitution of
entitlement cases per 38 U.S.C. 3710(b)(2) and (3).
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.