Rule 20a-1 requires that athe
solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to a
security issued by an investment company registered under the
Investment Company Act of 1940 be in compliance with the
Commission's proxy rules (e.g., Regulation 14A and Schedule 14A) to
enable security holders to make informed voting decisions. Also,
rule 20a-1 instructs registered invest- ment companies, that have
made a public offering of securities and that hold security holder
votes for which proxies, consents or authorizations are not being
solicited, to refer to the Commission's rules governing information
statements (e.g. Regulation 14C and Schedule 14C).
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.