The information provided to OTS is
used to determine if the proposed issuance of securities will
benefit the thrift industry or create an unreasonable risk to the
Savings Association Insurance Fund.
OTS does not expect to receive
any Applications for the Issuance of Subordinated Debt Securities.
Although the application should continue to be approved under this
OMB Control Number.
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.