OMB requests the
agency submit an information collection request covering its final
rulemaking on this issue prior to publication and after it has had
an opportunity to consider public comments.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2006
02/28/2007
12/31/2006
464
0
464
6,281
0
0
629,000
0
0
Regulation 14C specifies the
information to be described in information to be described in
information statements to security holders of companies registered
under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or
registered under the Invest- ment Company Act of 1940 to enable
them to make informed voting decisions.
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.