This request is
approved through March, 1985. That should be sufficient time to
implement the less burdensome approach to the merger application
process referred to in the justification. When those changes are
implemented, please also implement a change to the system that will
require applicants to submit no more than an original and two
copies, as specified in OMB guidelines.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/1985
05/31/1985
08/31/1985
260
0
80
15,730
0
4,800
0
0
0
THIS APPLICATION IS USED BY OCC TO
DETERMINE WHETHER TO GRANT APPROVAL CONSIDERING THE AFFECTED
MARKET, LEGAL FACTORS, SAFETY, SOUNDNESS AND STABILITY ASPECTS, AND
CONVENIENCE AND NEEDS FACTORS, OF A NATIONAL BANK'S REQUEST TO
ACQUIRE ANOTHER BANK BY MEANS OF A MERGER.
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.