THE REGULATIONS PROVIDE RULES
PRESCRIBING THE MANNER IN WHICH A TAXPAYER CAN ELECT TO TREAT A
RESERVOIR AS A SEPARATE PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE WINDFALL
PROFIT TAX AND THE MANNER IN WHICH A TAXPAYER MAY ISSUE AN
EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE IN ORDER TO EXEMPT WINDFALL PROFIT TAX FROM
BEING WITHHELD ON EXEMPT STRIPPER WELL OIL.
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.