Rule 17f-4 (17 CFR 270.17f-4) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, Custody of Investment Company Assets with a Securities Depository.
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved without change
01/30/2002
11/28/2001
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2005
01/31/2005
08/31/2002
2,715
0
25,750
21,138
0
42,600
84,000
0
150,000
The Commission is proposing amendments to the rule under the Investment Company Act that governs the maintenance or an investment company's assets with a securities depository. The proposed amendments would expand the types of investment companies and custodial entities that may rely on the rule, update the rule's compliance requirements, and reduce burdens on investment company directors. The amendments are designed to respond to developments in securities custody practices and commercial law that have occurred since the rule was adopted.
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.