The next
submission of an 83-I under this control number shall explain, as
applicable under item 3 of the supporting statement, why OTS cannot
expand its own use of information technology (IT) to reduce burden.
The internet and other forms of IT are consiste nt with any form of
technology used by the respondent.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2008
01/31/2008
07/31/2007
921
0
921
3,648,547
0
3,649,335
0
0
0
12 CFR Part 557 relies on the
disclosure requirements applicable to savings associations under
the Federal Reserve Board's Regulation DD (12 CFR part 230). The
information required by Regulation DD is needed by OTS in order to
supervise savings associations and to develop regulatory
policy.
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.