Rule 14f-1 requires that, if, pursuant
to any arrangement or understanding with the person or persons
acquiring securities in a transaction subject to section 13(d) or
14(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, any persons are to be
elected or designated as directors of the issuer other than at a
meeting of shareholders and the persons so elected or designated
will constitute a majority of the directors of the issuer, certain
information must be filed with the Commission and transmitted to
shareholders.
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.