The collection of information has been updated with new figures to represent the Department’s current claims activity. As a result of this activity, increase in the number of respondents occurred, decrease in the number of responses and annual burden hours occurred, particularly since most claims are filed electronically. The Privacy statement had to be updated on the Single Family Application form.
$271,669
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Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Venida Brown 202 708-0614 ext. 2456
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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.