SECTION 17(G) OF THE INVESTMENT
COMPANY ACT OF 1940 AUTHORIZES THE COMMISSION TO REQUIRE THAT
CERTAIN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF REGISTERE MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT
COMPANIES BE BONDED BY INSURANCE COMPANIES AGAIN LARCENY AND
EMBEZZLEMENT. RULE 17G-1(G) SETS CERTAIN FILING AND REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH MAINTAINING SUCH INSURANCE
COVERAGE.
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.