MONTHLY DATA COMPILED BY THIS SURVEY
ARE USED TO TRACK CURRENT CHANGES IN THE NET INCOME AND CONDITION
OF INSURED MUTUAL SAVINGS BANKS, WHICH NOW ARE AMONG THE FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS MOST THREATENED BY CURRENT ECONOMIC CONDITIONS. BANKS
SURVEYED HOLD 76 PERCENT OF THE ASSETS OF ALL MUTUAL SAVINGS BANKS.
REGULAR CALL REPORTS ARE RECEIVED TOO INFREQUENTLY AND TOO LATE FOR
THIS PURPOSE.
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.