FORM 851 IS FILED BY THE PARENT
CORPORATION FOR ITSELF AND THE AFFILIATED CORPORATIONS IN THE
AFFILIATED GROUP OF CORPORATIONS THAT FILES A CONSOLIDATED RETURN
(FORM 1120). FOR 851 IS ATTACHED TO THE FORM 1120. THIS INFORMATION
IS USED TO IDENTIFY THE MEMBERS OF THE AFFILIATED GROUP, THE TAX
PAID BY EACH, AND TO DETERMINE THAT EACH CORPORATION QUALIFIES AS A
MEMBER OF THE AFFILIATED GROUP AS DEFINED
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.