A full
three-year extension has been given to this docket even though it
is our understanding that the form due to be filed beginning with
September 1997 will include a major revision. The three-year
extension will avoid public misunderstanding which might have been
caused by a shorter extension. You may omit printing the expiration
date on this form. Also, you may continue to use prior versions of
this form.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1998
09/30/1998
10/31/1997
1,765,400
0
0
27,946,240
0
33,823,500
0
0
0
The forms listed in item 7 are annual
information returns filed by Employee Benefit Plans. The IRS uses
this information to determine if the plan appears to be operating
properly as required under the law or whether the plan should be
audited.
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.