Form N-CEN is a reporting form used
for annual reports by all registered investment companies, other
than face-amount certificate companies, that have filed a
registration statement which has become effective pursuant to the
Securities Act of 1933.
US Code:
15
USC 80a-29 Name of Law: Investment Company Act of 1940
US Code: 15
USC 78m Name of Law: Securities Exchange Act of 1934
The estimated annual burden
hours for Form N CEN has increased from 54,890.6 to 70,410 hours
(an increase of 15,520 hours). This is due to proposed amendments
to Form N-CEN that would require a fund to provide information
related to its ESG investment practices and additional
index-related information. We do not estimate a change in cost
burden.
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Benjamin Tecmire 202
551-7317
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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.