THE IRS USES FORM 5303 TO GET
INFORMATION NEEDED ABOUT THE FINANCES AND OPERATION OF EMPLOYEE
BENEFIT PLANS SET UP BY EMPLOYERS UNDER A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
AGREEMENT. THE INFORMATION OBTAINED ON FORM 5303 IS USED TO MAKE A
DETERMINATION ON WHETHER THE PLAN MEETS TH REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY
UNDER SECTION 401(A) AND WHETHER THE PLAN QUALIFIES FOR EXEMPTION
UNDER SECTION 501(A) OF THE CODE.
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.