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.