THIS FORM HAS TWO USES. SCHEDULE A IS
USED BY COAL MINE OPERATORS TO DETERMINE IF THEY HAVE MADE EXCESS
CONTRIBUTIONS TO A SECTION 501(C)(21) BLACK LUNG BENEFIT TRUST. NOT
RETURN IS FILED IF THERE IS NO EXCESS CONTRIBUTION. IF EXCESS
CONTRIBUTIONS WERE MADE, SCHEDULES A AND B MUST BE COMPLETED AND
THE TAX PAID ON THE EXCESS CONTRIBUTIONS. THE INFORMATION IS USED
TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE TAX ON THE EXCESS CONTRIBUTIONS HAS BEEN
CORRECTLY COMPUTED.
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.