THESE REGS. WOULD AMEND THE EXISTING
REGULATIONS TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR OBTAINING
REDUCED RATES OF, OR EXEMPTION FROM, U.S. WITHHOLDING TAX ON
PAYMENTS OF FIXED OR DETERMINABLE ANNUAL PERIODIC INCOME AND
CERTAIN OTHER INCOME. THESE REGULATIONS WOULD PROVIDE WIHHOLDING
AGENTS AND RECIPIENTS OF SUCH INCOME WITH GUIDANCE NEEDED TO COMPLY
WITH SECTIONS 1441, 1461, AND 6402.
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.