THE REGULATIONS PROVIDE THAT IF A
GOVERNING BODY OF A TRIBE ETC. OF NATIVE AMERICAN INDIANS OR ALASKA
NATIVES IS NOT DESIGNATED BY THE APPLICABLE REVENUE PROCEDURE AS AN
INDIAN TRIBAL GOVERNMENT FOR PURPOS OF SECS. 7701 AND 7871, THE
GOVERNING BODY MAY APPLY FOR A RULING FROM THE IRS. THE SAME
PROVISIONS ARE MADE FOR SUBDIVISIONS OF INDIAN TRIBAL
GOVERNMENTS.
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.