ALLOWING FSLIC-INSURED INSTITUTIONS TO
ENGAGE IN LARGE AMOUNTS OF EQUITY RISK INVESTMENT WITHOUT
SUPERVISORY REVIEW AND APPROVAL COULD RESULT IN UNACCEPTABLY HIGH
LEVELS OF RISK TO THE INSTITUTION AND THE FSLIC FUND. THE
APPLICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION NECESSARY FOR THE FHLBB TO PREVENT
UNSAFE AND 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.