RULE 30B2-1 REQUIRES THE FILING WITH
THE COMMISSION OF FOUR COPIES OF EVERY PERIODIC OR INTERIM REPORT
TRANSMITTED BY OR ON BEHALF OF ANY REGISTERED INVESTMENT COMPANY TO
ITS SHAREHOLDERS AND ESSENTIAL TO THE COMMISSION'S ABILITY TO
EFFECTIVELY MONITOR THE ACTIVITIES OF SUCH COMPANIES WITHOUT UNDUE
TIME AND EXPENSE.
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.