FORM 8644-A IS USED BY CERTAIN FOREIGN
INVESTMENT COMPANIES TO REPORT INFORMATION TO ITS SHAREHOLDERS WHO
ARE U.S. PERSONS. THE SHAREHOLDERS USE THE INFORMATION TO REPORT
AMOUNTS IN GROSS INCOME WHEN FILING THEI INCOME TAX RETURNS. THE
IRS USES THE INFORMATION ON FORM 8644-A TO DETERMINE IF THE CORRECT
AMOUNT HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN INCOME.
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.