Regulatory Applications (a) FBS and USBC and their respective Subsidiaries shall cooperate and use their respective reasonable best efforts (i) to prepare all documentation, to effect all filings and to obtain all permits, consents, approvals and authorizations of all third parties and Regulatory Authorities necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including, without limitation, any such approvals or authorizations required by the Federal Reserve Board, the OCC and, to the extent necessary, the regulatory authorities of the States in which USBC and its Subsidiaries operate, and (ii) to cause the Merger to be consummated as expeditiously as reasonably practicable. Provided USBC has cooperated as required above, FBS agrees to file the requisite applications to be filed by it with the Federal Reserve, the OCC and, to the extent necessary, the regulatory authorities of the States in which USBC and its Subsidiaries operate, as promptly as reasonably practicable. Each of FBS and USBC shall have the right to review in advance, and to the extent practicable each will consult with the other, in each case subject to applicable laws relating to the exchange of information, with respect to, all material written information submitted to any third party or any Regulatory Authority in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. In exercising the foregoing right, each of the parties hereto agrees to act reasonably and as promptly as practicable. Each party hereto agrees that it will consult with the other party hereto with respect to the obtaining of all material permits, consents, approvals and authorizations of all third parties and Regulatory Authorities necessary or advisable to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and each party will keep the other party apprised of the status of material matters relating to completion of the transactions contemplated hereby.
Regulatory Approval 25.1 The Parties understand and agree that this Agreement and any amendment or modification hereto will be filed with the Commission for approval in accordance with Section 252 of the Act and may thereafter be filed with the FCC. The Parties believe in good faith and agree that the services to be provided under this Agreement are in the public interest. Each Party covenants and agrees to fully support approval of this Agreement by the Commission or the FCC under Section 252 of the Act without modification.
Applications To the extent that any provision of any Application related to any Letter of Credit is inconsistent with the provisions of this Section 3, the provisions of this Section 3 shall apply.