SEC. 5(I) OF THE HOME OWNERS LOAN ACT
OF 1933 AND 12 CFR 543.8 AND 12 CFR 552.2 REQUIRES THE OTS TO ACT
ON REQUESTS BY STATE-CHARTERED ASSOCIATION TO CONVERT TO A FEDERAL
ASSOCIATION CHARTER. OTS FORM NUMBERS 159-E AND 159-F ARE USED TO
EVALUATE WHETHER CONVERSION APPLICANTS SATISFY APPROPRIATE
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR A FEDERAL CHARTER AND WILL OPERATE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH OTS REGULATION AND POLICY
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.