FORM N-2 IS THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT
USED BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES TO REGISTER AS
INVESTMENT COMPANIES UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT AND TO
REGISTER THEIR SECURITIES FOR SALE TO PUBLIC UNDER THE SECURITIES
ACT. IT IS USED TO UPDATE THE 1940 ACT REGISTRATION STATEMENT
ANNUALLY AND ALSO CONTAINS THE PROSPECTUS, URITIES.
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.