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matters must be filed within 15 days
after the EA becomes available to the
public.
Environmental, historic preservation,
public use, or interim trail use/rail
banking conditions will be imposed,
where appropriate, in a subsequent
decision.
Pursuant to the provisions of 49 CFR
1152.29(e)(2), NSR shall file a notice of
consummation with the Board to signify
that it has exercised the authority
granted and fully abandoned the Line. If
consummation has not been effected by
NSR’s filing of a notice of
consummation by January 13, 2016, and
there are no legal or regulatory barriers
to consummation, the authority to
abandon will automatically expire.
Board decisions and notices are
available on our Web site at
‘‘WWW.STB.DOT.GOV.’’
Decided: January 13, 2015.
By the Board, Rachel D. Campbell,
Director, Office of Proceedings.
Jeffrey Herzig,
Clearance Clerk.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0386]

Proposed Information Collection
(Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing
Loan Worksheet): Comment Request
Veterans Benefits
Administration, VA.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:

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
revision of a currently approved
collection, and allow 60 days for public
comment in response to the notice. This
notice solicits comments for information
needed to determine whether lenders
computed the loan amount on interest
rate reduction refinancing loans
properly.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before March 17, 2015.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through

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www.Regulations.gov or to Nancy J.
Kessinger, Veterans Benefits
Administration (20M35), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email to
[email protected]. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0386’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through the Federal Docket Management
System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632–8924 or
FAX (202) 632–8925.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C.
3501–21), 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: Interest Rate Reduction
Refinancing Loan Worksheet, VA Form
26–8923.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0386.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: Lenders are required to
submit VA Form 26–8923, to request a
guaranty on all interest rate reduction
refinancing loan and provide a receipt
as proof that the funding fee was paid
or evidence that a claimant was exempt
from such fee. VA uses the data
collected to ensure lenders computed
the funding fee and the maximum
permissible loan amount for interest rate
reduction refinancing loans correctly.
Affected Public: Business or other for
profit.
Estimated Annual Burden: 23,333
hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 10 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
140,000.
Dated: January 13, 2015.

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By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of
Veterans Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0265]

Proposed Information Collection
(Educational/Vocational Counseling
Application): Comment Request
Veterans Benefits
Administration, VA.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:

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
revision of a currently approved
collection, and allow 60 days for public
comment in response to the notice. This
notice solicits comments for information
needed to apply for counseling services.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before March 17, 2015.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
www.Regulations.gov or to Nancy J.
Kessinger, Veterans Benefits
Administration (20M35), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email to
[email protected]. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0265’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through the Federal Docket Management
System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632–8924 or
FAX (202) 632–8925.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C.
3501–21), 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
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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: Educational/Vocational
Counseling Application, VA Form 28–
8832.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0265.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA Form 28–8832,
Application for Counseling, collects
information that the Vocational
Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E)
Division needs to quickly assess the
applicant’s probable entitlement to
counseling, to call up further records if
necessary, and to contact the applicant
to schedule a counseling appointment.
Under 38 United States Code 501(a), the
Secretary shall obtain information
sufficient to establish the right to
benefits. A veteran or dependent may
use this form as a convenience to apply
for counseling services. Without the
form, the application could be delayed,
particularly in instances where
incomplete data is submitted.
Affected Public: Individuals or
Households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 2,550
hours.
Estimated Average Burden Per
Respondent: 30 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One time.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
5,100.
Dated: January 13, 2015.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of
Veterans Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
Funding Availability Under VA’s
Homeless Providers Grant and Per
Diem Program
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Notice of funding availability

AGENCY:
ACTION:

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The U.S. Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the
availability of funds for assistance under
the Per Diem Only (PDO) component of
VA’s Homeless Providers Grant and Per
Diem (GPD) Program. This Notice of
Funding Availability (NOFA) is for
those current ‘‘Transition in Place’’
(TIP) grantees who seek to renew their
2012 TIP PDO grants. This NOFA
contains information concerning the
program, application process, and
amount of funding available.
DATES: An original signed and dated,
request for reapplication letter on
agency letterhead for assistance under
VA’s Homeless Providers GPD Program
must be received in the GPD Program
Office, by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on
April 20, 2015, (see Submission Dates
and Times below for additional
requirements).
In the interest of fairness to all
competing applicants, this deadline is
firm as to date and hour, and VA will
treat as ineligible for consideration any
application that is received after the
deadline. Applicants should take this
practice into account and make early
submission of their material to avoid
any risk of loss of eligibility brought
about by unanticipated delays or other
delivery-related problems.
ADDRESSES: An original signed and
dated, request for reapplication letter on
agency letterhead must be submitted to
the following address: VA Homeless
Providers Grant and Per Diem Field
Office, 10770 North 46th Street, Suite
C–200, Tampa, FL 33617.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Jeffery Quarles, Director, VA’s Homeless
Providers Grant and Per Diem Program,
Department of Veterans Affairs, 10770
North 46th Street, Suite C–200, Tampa,
FL 33617; (toll-free) (877) 332–0334.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
NOFA announces the availability of
renewal funding in the form of per diem
payments under VA’s Homeless
Providers GPD Program for current TIP
PDO grantees. The authority for this
NOFA is the Homeless Veterans
Comprehensive Assistance Act of 2001,
Public Law 107–95, sec. 5, codified as
amended by Public Law 112–154, at 38
U.S.C. 2011, 2012, 2013, 2061, and 38
CFR part 61.
Award Information: VA is pleased to
issue this NOFA under VA’s Homeless
Providers GPD Program as a part of the
effort to end homelessness among our
Nation’s Veterans. VA expects to fund
approximately 500 beds over a 3-year
period under this NOFA. The maximum
award of $1.2 million will support an
average of 25 beds per night, per project,
at the current maximum per diem rate
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of $43.32; taking into consideration that
the maximum per diem rate may
increase in future years. Note: The final
amount awarded may be adjusted based
on any remaining funding from the
previous award.
Funding Priorities: None.
Funding Actions: Conditionally
selected applicants will complete a
grant funding agreement with VA in
accordance with 38 CFR 61.61 and
provide any additional information as
required by VA. Upon signature by the
Secretary or designated representative
final selection will be completed.
VA will make per diem payments in
a method consistent with VA policy. Per
diem will be paid only for eligible
Veterans (i.e., Veterans whom VA refers
to the grantee, or for whom VA
authorizes the provision of services) and
will be available for the periods of
awards specified in this NOFA. All
payment specifics will be given to the
grantee at the time of award. At no time
may grantees draw more than the
maximum approved per diem rate as
authorized by VA’s GPD Program Office.
All costs charged to the per diem grant
must be allowable under the applicable
OMB Circulars for Grants Management.
Grant Award Period: For the purposes
of this NOFA the award period will be
approximately three (3) years beginning
at the time of award final selection and
announcement (on or about October 1,
2015) and ending approximately on
September 30, 2018. Specific start and
end dates will be included in the grant
agreement between final selectees and
VA. For the purposes of this NOFA the
award period will not exceed three (3)
years.
Eligibility Information: Existing fiscal
year (FY) 2012 TIP PDO grantees are
eligible to apply for renewal funding
under this NOFA.
Cost Sharing or Matching: None.
Application and Submission
Information: An application package is
not needed for this NOFA. Applicants
submitting a letter requesting reapplication on their agency’s letterhead
agree to VA using their previously
awarded FY 2012 TIP PDO application
for scoring purposes.
Content and Form of Application:
Applicants must submit a letter
requesting re-application on their
agency’s letterhead. Failure to submit a
re-application letter will result in the
agency not being considered for renewal
funding.
Applicants who are conditionally
selected will be notified of any
additional information needed to
confirm or clarify information provided
in the application. Applicants will then
be notified of the deadline to submit

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