In the event of a lapse in appropriations and government shutdown, the Division of Investment Management will not be available to respond to any questions about pending matters. Please understand that we are required by federal law to cease our regular activities and therefore, our ability to respond to questions may be limited. In case of an emergency, please send an email to [email protected], or call 202-551-6720.

During any shutdown, the Division will not be in a position to act upon any requests for acceleration of the effective date of a pending registration statement until the SEC receives appropriations to fund its operations. Investment companies can continue to make filings on EDGAR during this time. A significant percentage of filings submitted by registered investment companies are in the form of post-effective amendments to registration statements. Many of these filings, pursuant to rules promulgated under the 1933 Act (e.g., Rule 485 for open-end funds), become effective automatically either immediately upon filing or following the passage of a certain number of days. These filings will become effective automatically after the entire time period set forth in the applicable rules until the SEC returns to open and operational status.

A limited number of staff members in the Division of Investment Management will be available to answer questions relating to fee calculations and emergency filing relief. If you require assistance in these matters, submit your request and contact information to [email protected], as appropriate. Staff in the Division of Investment Management will not be available to respond to other questions. In all situations, responsibility for complete and accurate disclosure remains with the company and others involved in the preparation of a company's filings.