THE CRUDE OIL WINDFALL PROFITS TAX ACT
IMPOSES A TAX ON DOMESTICALLY PRODUCED CRUDE OIL. TAXPAYERS MAY
FILE CLAIM FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE TAX. AFTER IRS REVIEWS THE DATA
FURNISHED BY THE TAXPAYER, AND HAS DETERMINED HE/SHE IS NOT EXEMPT,
WE NEED TO NOTIFY THEM AND INFORM THE THEY MAY EITHER REQUEST A NEW
DETERMINATION FROM THEIR DISTRICT DIRECTOR, OR FILE THE REQUIRED
RETURNS.
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.