RULE 181-3 WOULD PERMIT REGISTERED,
OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES THAT REGISTER ON FROM N-1A
TO ISSUE MULTIPLE CLASSES OF SHARES REPRESENTING INTERESTS IN THE
SAME PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS BUT DIFFERENT ARRANGEMENTS FOR
DISTRIBUTION OR SHAREHOLDER SERVICES PROVID THAT THEY SATISFY THE
CONDITIONS OF THE RULE WHICH INCLUDE LIMITS ON CLASS DIFFERENCES,
ALLOCATION AND VOTING, AND BOARD REVIEW.
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.