SURVEY OBTAINS DEPOSIT BREAH DOWNS BY
INDIVIDUAL BANKING OFFICE. DATA IS USED FOR PROJECTING DEPOSIT
GROWTH AND POTENTIAL PROFITABILITY OF NEW BANKS AND BRANCH OFFICES.
THE SURVEY MEASURES DEPOSIT TRENDS AND PROVIDES A BASIS FOR
MEASURING THE COMPETITIVE IMPACT ON PROPOSED BANK MERGERS WITHIN A
DEFINED MARKET AREA. ADDITIONAL USES ARE DEPOSIT INSURANCE
ESTIMATES AND COMPLIANCE TO COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT
REQUIREMENTS.
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.