S' THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY OTS
FORM NO. 1344 IS EVALUATED BY THE OTS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE
ISSUANCE AND SALE OF SUBORDINATED DEBT SECURITIES COMPLIES WITH
APPLICABLE STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS, OTS REGULATION AND POLICY, AND
WILL NOT HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE RISK EXPOSURE OF THE
SAIF.
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.