The OTS has determined that some
institutions involved in asset Securitization activities have
significant weaknesses in their asset Securitization practices.
Thrift management will use these information collections as the
basis for the safe and sound operation of their asset
Securitization activities and to ensures that they minmize
operations risk in these activities. The OTS will use this
information to evaluate the quality of an institution's risk
management practices. The OTS will also use the information to
assist institutions without proper supervision of their asset
Securitization activities to implement corrective
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.