RULE 18F-1 PROVIDES A MEANS BY WHICH
OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES THAT MAY REDEEM THEIR
SECURITIES IN KIND CAN ELECT TO COMMIT TO MAKE LIMITED CASH
REDEMPTIONS WITHOUT VIOLATING INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT SECTION
18(F)(1). THE RULE ALLOWS COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FOREIGN LAWS
REQUIRING REDEMPTIONS IN CASH. REGISTERED INVESTMENT COMPANIES ARE
AFFECTED.
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.