1 'FEDERAL FORMS, CONTRACTS' TAXPAYERS
REQUIRED TO ACCOUNT FOR ALL OR PART OF ANY LONG-TERM CONTRAC
ENTERED INTO AFTER FEBRUARY 28, 1988, UNDER THE PERCENTAGE OF
COMPLETION METHOD MUST USE FORM 8697 TO COMPUTE AND REPORT INTEREST
DUE OR TO BE REFUNDED UNDER IRC SECTION 460(B)(3). IRS USES FORM
8697 TO DETERMINE IF THE INTEREST HAS BEEN FIGURED
CORRECTLY.
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.