REGULATION 14C SPECIFIES THE
INFORMATION TO BE DISCLOSED IN INFORMATIO STATEMENTS WITH RESPECT
TO CERTAIN PUBLICLY-TRADED SECURITIES AND IN ANNUAL REPORTS TO
SHAREHOLDERS ACCOMPANYING OR PRECEDING SUCH STATE MENTS IN ORDER
THAT SHAREHOLDERS MAY MAKE INFORMED VOTING DECISIONS. THE
COMMISSION IS PROPOSING TECHNICAL ADMENDMENTS IN RULE 14C-3 UNER
REGULATION 14C IN COORDINATION WITH OTHER PROPOSALS IN THE
INTEGRATED DISCLOSURE PROGRAM.
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.