IRC SECTION 6046 REQUIRES A RETURN TO
BE FILED BY A U.S. CITIZEN OR RESIDENT WHO IS AN OFFICER OR
DIRECTOR OF A FOREIGN CORPORATION OWNED (5%. OR MORE) BY U.S.
PERSONS. THE FORM IS REQUIRED TO BE FILED EACH TIME A U.S. PERSON
ACQUIRES A 5% OR MORE STOCK INTEREST IN A FOREIGN CORPORATION AND
IS REQUIRED BY SECTION 1.6046-1 OF THE REGULATIONS. THE INFORMATION
IS PRIMARILY USED TO KEEP TRACK OF FOREIGN INVESTMENTS BY U.S.
PERSONS.
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.