REGULATION S-K IS THE CENTRAL
REPOSITORY OF UNIFORM DISCLOSURE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE
INFORMATION WHICH IS REQUIRED TO BE SET FORTH IN REGISTRATION
STATEMENTS AND REPORTS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THE SECURRITIES ACT OF
1933 AND THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. TH PROVISIONS ARE NOT
SELF OPERATIVE BUT ARE TRIGGERED BY THE REGISTRATION FORM AND
REPORTS PROMULGATED UNDER BOTH ACTS.
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.