The Commission staff requires the most
current and accurate information available when the change from
1999 to 2000 takes place. This information will enable the SEC to
better address problems that may arise. To accomplish this purpose,
the Commission has developed a survey that certain mutual fund
groups will be required to submit to the Commission at specified
times in order to report their current Year 2000 status. Without
the information collected, the Commission will have difficulty
identifying whether Year 2000 problems exist among mutual
funds.
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.