THE TRANSACTIONS OF CERTAIN FOREIGN
PERSONS ARE EXEMPT FROM UNITED STATES TAX. THE SERVICE DOES NOT
REQUIRE INFORMATION REPORTING UNDER SECTION 6045 WITH RESPECT TO
THE TRANSACTIONS OF SUCH PERSONS. TO QUALIFY FOR THIS WAIVER, THE
PERSON SUBJECT TO THE INFORMATION REPORTI REQUIREMENTS MUST KEEP IN
ITS RECORDS A CERTIFICATION OF EXEMPT STATUS
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.