FORM 2439 IS SENT BY REGULATED
INVESTMENT COMPANIES TO THEIR SHAREHOLDERS TO REPORT UNDISTRIBUTED
CAPITAL GAINS AND THE AMOUNT OF T PAID ON THESE GAINS DESIGNATED
UNDER IRC SECTION 852(B)(3)(D). BOTH THE COMPANY AND SHAREHOLDER
FILE COPIES OF FORM 2439 WITH IRS. IRS USES THE INFORMATION TO
CHECK SHAREHOLDER COMPLIANCE.
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.