The information is needed in order for
(i) a termination common parent of a consolidated group to notify
the IRS that it will terminate and to designate another corporation
to be the group's substitute agent pursant to Treas. Reg
1.1502-77(d)(1) or 1.1502- 77A(d); (ii) the remaining members of a
consolidated group to designate a subsitute agent pursuant to
1.1502-77A(d); (iii) the default substitute agent to notify the IRS
that it is the default substitute agent pusuant to 1.1502-77(d)(2);
or (iv) requests by a member of the group for the IS to designate a
substitute agent or replace a previously designated substitute
agent. ...........
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.