ALLOWING FSLIC-INSURED INSTITUTIONS TO
ENGAGE IN LARGE AMOUNTS OF DIRECT-INVESTMENT WITHOUT SUPERVISORY
REVIEW AND APPROVAL COULD RESULT IN UNACCEPTABLY HIGH LEVELS OF
RISK THREATENING THE SOLVENCY OF THE FSLIC FUND. THE APPLICATION
WOULD PROVIDE THE FHLBB WITH INFORMATION ENABLING IT TO PREVENT
UNSAFE OR UNSOUND PRACTICES RESULTING IN SUCH LEVELS OF
RISK.
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.