Sections 47 and 170(h) of the Internal Revenue Code require the Secretary of the Interior to certify to the Secretary of the Treasury whether (1) properties are historic structures, and (2) rehabilitation work on such properties is consistent with their historic character. These certifications are necessary for applicants to receive a Federal income tax credit for rehabilitation (sec. 47), or an income tax deduction for charitable contributions for conservation purposes (sec. 170(h)).
US Code:
26 USC 170
Name of Law: Qualified Conservation Contributions
US Code:
26 USC 47
Name of Law: Qualified Rehabilitated Buildings
We are estimating 9,848 responses, 82,418 annual burden hours, and $11,497,474 in nonhour burden costs, which is a net increase of 4,270 responses, 56,620 annual burden hours, and $4,485,830 for nonhour burden costs.
We are reporting as program changes 4,943 responses totaling 16,296 annual burden hours and $271,889 in nonhour burden costs. These program changes are for requirements that were not included in our previous submissions:
 State Review of Applications (Parts 1, 2, and 3) and Amendments
 Appeals
 Certification of Statutes
 Certification of Historic Districts
The remaining net decrease of 673 responses and net increase of 40,234 annual burden hours and $4,223,941 in nonhour burden costs are adjustments based on our experience in administering this collection and our outreach. Adjustments include reestimating number of responses and completion times, change in fees, and better accounting of other costs associated with submissions and use of consultants by respondents.
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.