THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT U.S.
PERSONS THAT ARE DIRECT AND INDIRECT SHAREHOLDERS OF PASSIVE
FOREIGN INVESTMENT COMPANIES (PFICS). THE IRS USES FORM 8621 TO
IDENTIFY PFICS, U.S. PERSONS THAT ARE SHAREHOLDERS, AND
TRANSACTIONS SUBJECT TO PFIC TAXATION AND VERIFY INCOME INCLUSIONS,
EXCESS DISTRIBUTIONS AND DEFERRED TAX AMOUNTS.
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.