Rule 14f-1 requires that if, pursuant
to any arrangement or understanding with the person or persons
acquiring securities in a transaction subject to Section 13(d) or
Section 14(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, any persons
are to be elected or designated as directors of the issuer other
than at a meeting of shareholders, and the persons so elected or
designated will constitute a majority of the directors of the
issuer, certain information must be filed with the Commission and
transmitted to shareholders.
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.