INFORMATION ON OTS FORM NO. 710 IS
EVALUATED BY THE OTS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION
COMPLIES WITH APPLICABLE STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS, OTS REGULATIONS,
AND POLICY AND WILL NOT HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE RISK EXPOSURE
OF THE SAIF. THESE APPLICATIONS INCLUDE MERGER TRANSACTIONS WITH
THRIFTS AND COMMERCIAL BANKS AND TRANSFERS OF ASSETS/LIABILITIES
FROM BANKS TO THRIFTS.
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.