Electronic Signatures in Regulation S-T Rule 302

We are adopting amendments to Regulation S-T and the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system ("EDGAR') Filer Manual ("EDGAR Filer Manual' or "Filer Manual') to permit the use of electronic signatures in signature authentication documents required under Regulation S-T in connection with electronic filings on EDGAR that are required to be signed. We are also adopting corresponding revisions to several rules and forms under the Securities Act of 1933 ("Securities Act'), Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act'), and Investment Company Act of 1940 ("Investment Company Act') to permit the use of electronic signatures in signature authentication documents in connection with certain other filings.