RULE 10F-3 PERMITS SPECIFIC
CONDITIONS, THE PURCHASE OF REGISTERED SECURITIES FROM UNDERWRITING
SYNDICATES WHOSE MEMBERS INCLUDE AFFILIATED PERSONS OF THE
PURCHASING INVESTMENT COMPANY. THE RULE REQUIRES INVESTMENT
COMPANIES WHICH PURCHASE SECURITIES PURSUANT TO TH RULE TO DISCLOSE
THOSE TRANSACTIONS IN FORM N-1Q. THE REPORTING REQUIREMENT OF THE
RULE PROVIDES INFORMATION TO BE UTILIZED BY INVESTORS IN EVALUATING
TRANSACTIONS EXECUTIED PURSUANT TO THE RULE.
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.