SECTION 5(I) OF THE HOME OWNERS' LOAN
ACT AND 12 CFR SECTIONS 543.8 AN 552.2 REQUIRE THE OTS TO ACT ON
REQUESTS BY STATE-CHARTERED INSTITUTIO TO CONVERT TO A FEDERAL
CHARTER. OTS FORMS 159E AND 159F ARE USED TO EVALUATE WHETHER OR
NOT CONVERSION APPLICANTS SATISFY APPROPRIATE ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS FOR A FEDERAL CHARTER AND WHETHER THE INSTITUTION WILL
OPERATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH OTS REGULATIONS AND POLICI
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.