RULE 10F-3 PERMITS, UNDER SPECIFIC
CONDITIONS, THE PURCHASE OF REGISTERED SECURITIES FROM UNDERWRITING
SYNDICATES WHOSE MEMBERS INCLUDE AFFILIATED PERSONS OF THE
PURCHASING INVESTMENT COMPANY. THE RULE REQUIRES DISCLOSURE OF
THOSE TRANSACTIONS IN THE INVESTMENT COMPANY'S FORM N-SAR TO
PROVIDE INFORMATION TO INVESTORS FOR THEIR EVALUATION OF THE
TRANSACTIONS.
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.