A PERSON WHO MAKES A TENDER OFFER TO
HOLDERS OF A REGISTERED BANK SECURITY WITH THE INTENTION OF
BECOMING THE OWNER, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OF MORE THAN 5% OF THIS
CLASS OF SECURITY FILES THIS FORM SIMULTANEOULY WITH THE PUBLISHING
OR MAILING OF THE TENDER OFFER. IT DESCRIBES THE OFFEROR AND HIS
FINANCIAL CONDITION, THE PURPOSE OF AND FUNDING FOR THE OFFER, AND
IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
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.