FORM 8-K ELICITS MATERIAL INFORMATION
FROM ISSUERS OF PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES PROMPTLY AFTER THE
OCCURRENCE OF CERTAIN SPECIFIED OR OTHER IMPOTANT CORPORATE EVENTS
IN ORDER THAT INVESTORS AND THE MARKETPLACE MAY HAVE THE BENEFIT OF
CURRENT INFORMATION WHEN MAKING INVESTMENT DECISIONS. THE
COMMISSION IS PROPOSING TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO COORDINATE THE FORM
WITH OTHER FORMS IN THE INTEGRATED DISCLOSURE SYSTEM.
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.