VALF 26-312 IS SENT TO EACH NEW
BUILDER OR CONSTRUCTION FIRM THAT HAS REQUESTED VA APPRAISAL OF
PROPERTIES OFFERED OR TO BE OFFERED FOR SALE WITH VA FINANCING. THE
LETTER ELICITS INFORMATION ON PRESENT SHARHOLDERS AND THE BUILDING
FIRM, ABOUT PAST BUSINESS ASSOCIATES OF ITS OFFICIALS WITH FIRMS
WHICH PARTICIPATED ON THE LOAN GUARANTY PROGRAM. DATA OBTAINED
FACILITATES THE APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38
U.S.C. 1804(B), OF REQUESTS FO
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.