THIS FORM PROVIDES INFORMATION ON THE
PRO FORMA FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE APPLICANT, APPLICANTS
ASSESSMENT AND POSITION ON COMPETITIVE ISSUES AND THE ADVANTAGES
THE PROPOSED MERGER OFFERS TO THE PUBLIC'S NEEDS AND CONVENIENCE.
INFORMATION FROM THE FORM IS USED BY THE FEDERAL RESERVE TO
PROPERLY EVALUATE THE PROPOSED MERGER AS TO FINANCI SOUNDNESS,
COMPETITIVE ACCEPTABILITY AND CONSISTENCY WITH PUBLIC
INTEREST.
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.