CERTAIN BENEFICIARIES OF TRUSTS ARE
ELIGIBLE TO CLAIM A CREDIT OR REFUND OF WINDFALL PROFIT TAX PAID BY
A TRUST. IN ORDER TO MAKE SUCH A CLAIM, THE BENEFICIARIES NEED TO
RECEIVE INFORMATION FROM THE TRUST. THE PROPOSED REGULATIONS
REQUIRE THE TRUST TO PROVIDE ITS BENEFICIARIE WITH A FORM 6248 FOR
THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING THIS INFORMATION. IN ADDITION, THE STATUTE
PROVIDES THAT THE BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO REDUC THE AMOUNT OF OIL
ELIGIBLE FOR THE ROYALTY OWNERS EXEMPTION & INCREASE
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.