IRS NEEDS CERTAIN INFORMATION ON THE
FINANCING AND OPERATION OF EMPLOY BENEFIT PLANS SET UP BY
EMPLOYERS. THE IRS USES FORMS 5300 AND 5301 TO OBTAIN THE
INFORMATION NEEDED TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PLANS QUALIF UNDER
SECTION 401(A) OF THE CODE AND THE APPLICABLE PARTS OF ERISA AS
APPROVED EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS. IT ALSO USES THE INFORMATION TO
DETERMINE TAX EXEMPT STATUS OF THE RELATED TRUST UNDER SECTION
501(A) OF THE CODE.
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.