THIS SUBMISSION
IS APPROVED THROUGH AUGUST 1985. ANY SUBSEQUENT SUBMISSION FOR
CLEARANCE SHOULD ADDRESS WAYS OF RECUCING REPORTING BURDEN FOR
SMALL ENTITIES. ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR SHORTENING
THE FORM FOR ENTITIES BELOW CERTAIN INCOME AND/ OR ASSET LEVELS
SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THE SUBMISSION. WHILE VIEWS OF STATE
GOVERNMENTS THAT USE THE FEDERAL FORM SHOULD BE ACCOMMODATED WHEN
FEASIBLE, BURDEN REDUCTION AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL SHOULD BE THE
OVERRIDING CONSIDERATION.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1985
08/31/1985
08/31/1985
100
0
150
2,423
0
3,635
0
0
0
FARMERS' COOPERATIVES FILE FORM 1028
TO APPLY FOR EXEMPTION FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX AS BEING
ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 521 THE INFORMATION PROVIDES
THE BASIS FOR DETERMINING WHETHER THE ORGANIZATION IS
EXEMPT.
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.