Form N-2 is the registration statement
used by closed-end management investment companies, except small
business investment companies and insurance company separate
accounts, to register under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and
to register their securities under the Securities Act of 1933. The
SEC uses the information filed in registration statements to verify
compliance with the federal securities laws.
The amendments adopted in
Release No. 33-9089 require additional disclosure regarding
compensation policies and corporate governance, and facilitate
shareholder communications relating to voting and investment
decisions. The increase in the burden associated with Form N-2 is
necessary in order to enhance the transparency of director and
nominee qualifications, board leadership structure, and the boards
oversight of risk. The amendments will result in an increase of 615
burden hours and an increase in the cost burden of $738,000 for
services of outside professionals. For a more detailed discussion,
please refer to the supporting statement.
$75,000
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
No
Uncollected
Alberto Zapata 202
551-6944
No
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.