FORM 990-L IS USED BY IRS TO MONITOR
THE ACTIVITIES OF BLACK LUNG BENEFIT TRUSTS, & IN SOME CASES TO
COLLECT EXCISE TAXES IMPOSED ON THE TRUSTS & CERT. RELAT.
PERSONS FOR ENGAGING IN PRESCRIBED ACTIVITIES. THE TAX IS FIGURED
ON SCHED. A (FORM 990-BL) & IT IS ATT. TO FORM 990- TO REPORT
& PAY THE TAX. FORM 6069 IS USED MOSTLY BY COAL MINE OPERATO TO
FIGURE THEIR MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE DEDUCTION TO BLACK LUNG TRUSTS. THE
TAX ON ANY EXCESS CONTRIBUTIONS IS FIGURED & PAID WITH
IT.
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.