SECTION 936(A)(1) ALLOWS A DOMESTIC
CORPORATION TO ELECT THE STATUS OF A POSSESIONS CORPORATION. THIS
STATUS ALLOWS THE CORPORATION TO CLAIM THE SECTION 936 CREDIT (SEE
FORM 5735 FOR COMPUTATION OF THIS CREDIT). FORM 5712 IS USED TO
ELECT THIS STATUS. THE INFORMATION REQUESTED IS NECESSARY TO
DETERMINE IF THE ELECTION SHOULD BE GRANTED.
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.