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.