NONEXEMPT CHARITABLE OR SPLIT-INTEREST
TRUSTS DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 4947(A) ARE REQUIRED BY SECTION
6011 TO FILE AN INFORMATION RETURN STATING THE INCOME, EXPENSES AND
ACTIVITIES OF THE TRUST FOR THE YEAR. UNDER SECTION 4947(A)(1),
TRUSTS ALSO MUST PAY AN EXCISE TAX ON THEIR NET INVESTMENT INCOME
AS DEFINED IN SECTION 4940(B).
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.