AS REQUIRED BY THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934, BANKS WITH OVER $1,000,000 IN ASSETS AND 500 OR MORE
HOLDERS OF A CLASS OF EQUITY SECURITY REGISTER THIS SECURITY USING
THIS FORM. IT DESCRIBES THE BANK AND ITS MANAGEMENT, PROVIDES
FINANCIAL INFORMATION (NO AUDIT REQUIRED), AND IS AVAILABLE TO THE
PUBLIC. REGISTRATION MAKES THE BANK SUBJECT TO THE SECURITIES
DISCLOSURE LAWS.
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.