12 CFR 543.8 AND 552.-1, AND SECTION
5(I) OF THE HOME OWNERS LOAN ACT REQUIRES THAT THE BANK BOARD ACT
ON REQUESTS BY STATE-CHARTERED SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS FOR
PERMISSION TO CONVERT TO A FEDERAL CHARTER. THE APPLICATION TO
CONVERT TO A FEDERAL S&L CHARTER IS USED TO EVALUATE THE
FINANCIAL HISTORY AND CONDITION OF THE APPLICANT, ITS FUTURE
EARNINGS PROSPECTS, MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE IN HELPING TO MEET
COMMUNITY CREDIT NEEDS.
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.