12 CFR 563.1 AND 571 OF THE INSURANCE
REGULATIONS AND SECTION 403(B) OF THE NATIONAL HOUSING ACT REQUIRE
THE FHLBB TO ACT ON APPLICATIONS BY STATE-CHARTERED INSTITUTIONS
FOR DEPOSIT INSURANCE BY THE FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN INSURANCE
CORPORATION. THE APPLICATIO FOR INSURANCE OF ACCOUNTS IS USED TO
EVALUATE THE MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL CONDITION OF APPLICANTS TO
ASSURE THAT THE GRANTING OF DEPOSIT INSURANCE WILL NO POSE AN UNDUE
RISK TO THE INSURANCE CORP.
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.