INFORMATION REQUESTED IS NECESSARY FOR
THE SECRETARY OR HIS DELEGATE TO MAKE THE DETERMINATION REQUIRED BY
SECTION 367(A)(1) AS TO WHETHER THE EXCHANGE IS PURSUANT TO A PLAN
HAVING AS ONE OF ITS PRINCIPAL PURPOSES THE AVOIDANCE OF FEDERAL
INCOME TAXES. NOTICE FILED WITH THE INCOME TAX RETURN IS NEEDED FOR
COMPLIANCE.
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.