Proposed 12 CFR Sec. 545.93(a) and
545.95(a) would require Federally-chartered institutions proposing
to establish or change the location of a branch office to file an
application or notice with OTS, unless one of the exceptions under
Sec. 545.93(b) applies. OTS analyzes each branch application or
notice to ensure that there are no supervisory objections and that
it meets all regulatory requirements.
OTS is citing an increase in
the burden hours due to the fact OTS inadvertently under stated the
number of respondents and the response time in the previous
submission.
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.