RULE 13E-4 AND SCHEDULE 13E-4 ENSURE
THAT SHAREHOLDERS RECEIVE INFORMATION NECESSARY FOR INFORMED
INVESTMENT DECISIONS DURING ISSUE OF STOCK REPURCHASES THROUGH
TENDER OFFERS. THE AFFECTED PUBLIC INCLUDES CERTAIN ISSUERS THAT
HAVE EQUITY SECURITIES REGISTERED UNDER THE EXCHANGE ACT OR ARE
REQUIRED TO FILE EXCHANGE ACT REPORTS AND CERTAIN CLOSED-END
INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
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.