THE PROPOSED REGULATIONS REQUIRE
APPLICANTS FOR PASSPORTS AND PERMANEN RESIDENT STATUS TO REPORT
CERTAIN TAX INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATIONS. THE PROPOSED
REGULATIONS ARE INTENDED TO GIVE THE SERVICE NOTICE OF NON-FILERS
AND OF PERSONS WITH FOREIGN SOURCE INCOME NOT SUBJECT TO NORMAL
WITHHOLDING AND TO NOTIFY SUCH PERSONS OF THEIR DUTY TO
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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.