THESE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ARE
NECESSARY TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE TAXPAYER PROPERLY ALLOCATES
INDIRECT CONTRACT COSTS TO EXTENDED PERIOD LONG-TERM CONTRACTS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROPOSED REGULATIONS. THE REPORTING REQUIREMENT
IS EFFECTIVE FOR TAXABLE YEARS BEGINNING AFTER L982. THE
INFORMATION WILL BE USED TO VERIFY THE TAXPAYER'S ALLOCATION OF
CERTAIN INDIRECT COSTS.
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.