INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS NEED
REASONABLY CURRENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN ORDER TO MAKE CONSIDERED
INVESTMENT AND CERTAIN VOTING DECISIONS. REGULATION S-X, ORIGINALLY
ADOPTED IN 1940, PRESCRIBES THE FORM AND CONTENT OF AND
REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WHICH ARE INCLUDED IN
REGISTRATION STATEMENTS, ANNUAL AND CERTAIN OTHE
DOCUMENTS.
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.