OTS COLLECTS FINANCIAL DATA FROM
INSURED INSTITUTIONS AND THEIR SUBSIDIARIES IN ORDER TO ASSURE
THEIR SAFETY AND SOUNDNESS AS DEPOSITORIES OF THE PERSONAL SAVINGS
OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE OTS MONITORS FINANCIAL POSITIONS AND
INTEREST-RATE RISK SO THAT ADVERSE CONDITIONS CAN BE REMEDIED
PROMPTLY. THE RESPONDENTS ARE SAVINGS ASSOCIATIONS.
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.