THIS NOTICE PROVIDES GUIDANCE TO
TAXPAYERS REGARDING THE ELECTION PROVIDED BY 26 USC 4041(N)
ENABLING QUALIFIED DIESEL FUEL RETAILERS TO SHIFT THE EXCISE TAX
LIABAILITY TO THE SELLER. THE PROPOSED REGULATION REQUIRES A
SUFFICIENT RECORD TO BE CREATED AND MAINTAINED TO IDENTIFY THE
TAXPAYER AT ALL TIMES. THIS IS FOR AUDIT PURPOSES.
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.