OTS collects the information to
fulfill its obligations under the CRA (12 U.S.C. 2901 et seq.) to
evaluate and assign ratings to the efforts of institutions to help
meet the credit needs of their communities, including low- and
moderate-income neighborhoods, consistent with safe and sound
banking practices. OTS uses the information in the examination
process and in evaluating applications for mergers, branches, and
certain other corporate activities.
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.