12 C.F.R. PARA. 545.14 REQUIRES
FEDERAL ASSOCIATIONS TO OBTAIN BOARD APPROVAL PRIOR TO THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A BRANCH OFFICE. A BRANCE OFFIC APPLICATION IS
REVIEWED TO DETERMINE WHETHER THERE IS A BASIS FOR SUPERVISORY
OBJECTION TO THE BRANCH AND WHETHER THE BRANCH PROPOSAL COMPLIES
WITH REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. THE BOARD ALSO IS REQUIRED UNDER THE
COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT OF 1978 TO TAKE AN APPLICANT'S COMMUNITY
SERVICE RECORD INTO ACCOUNT WHEN ACTING ON A BRANCH
APPLICAT
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.