FORM F-2 IS ONE OF THE BASIC
REGISTRATION STATEMENTS THAT MAY BE USED BY FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUERS
TO REGISTER THEIR SECURITIES IN THE UNITED STATES UNDER THE
SECURITIES ACT OF 1933. THE FORM PERMITS CERTAIN INFORMATION TO BE
INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. THE DISCLOSURE CONTAINED IN THE FORM
ENSURES THAT INVESTORS MAY MAKE INFORMED INVESTMENT
DECISIONS.
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.