VA Proposes Information Collection for Compliance Inspection Reports

Regs.gov: Department of Veterans Affairs

Published March 24th, 2026

Detected March 26th, 2026

Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking public comment on a proposed collection of information for its Compliance Inspection Report (VA Form 26-1839). This notice is part of the process under the Paperwork Reduction Act to extend an existing information collection used by inspectors to report on residential construction conformity with standards for specially adapted housing grants.

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What changed

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a notice seeking public comment on the proposed extension of an information collection, VA Form 26-1839, Compliance Inspection Report. This form is utilized by fee compliance inspectors to verify that residential construction for specially adapted housing grants meets the required standards and specifications. The VA is requesting feedback on the necessity, accuracy of burden estimates, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, as well as methods to minimize respondent burden.

This is an opportunity for public comment under the Paperwork Reduction Act, with written comments due by May 26, 2026. While this is a notice for comment on an existing collection, the VA is seeking to ensure its continued necessity and efficiency. The estimated annual burden is 910 hours, with an average of 15 minutes per respondent. Affected parties, primarily individuals and households involved in specially adapted housing grants, should review the proposed collection and submit comments if they have concerns or suggestions regarding its utility, accuracy, or burden.

What to do next

Submit written comments and recommendations regarding VA Form 26-1839 by May 26, 2026.

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Content

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

Veterans Benefits Administration, 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.

DATES:

Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before May 26, 2026.

ADDRESSES:

Comments must be submitted through www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Program-Specific information: Kendra McCleave, 202-461-9760, Kendra. McCleave@va.gov.

VA PRA information: Dorothy Glasgow, 202-461-1084, VAPRA@va.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Under the PRA of 1995, 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: Compliance Inspection Report (VA Form 26-1839).

OMB Control Number: 2900-0041. https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRASearch (once at this link, you can enter the OMB Control Number to find the historical versions of this Information Collection).

Type of Review: Extension without Change of a Currently Approved Collection.

Abstract: VA Form 26-1839, Compliance Inspection Report, is used by fee compliance inspectors to report acceptability of residential
construction and conformity with standards pursuant to 38 U.S.C. Chapter 21. These inspections provide a level of protection
to Veterans by assuring both the Veteran and VA that the adaptations are in compliance with the plans and specifications on
which the specially adapted housing grant is based.

Affected Public: Individuals and households.

Estimated Annual Burden: 910 hours.

Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes.

Frequency of Response: One-Time.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,640 per annual.

Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.

Lanea Haynes, Alternate, VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Information Technology/Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2026-05818 Filed 3-24-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320-01-P