HISTORIC PRESERVATION CERTIFICATION:
SECTION 251 OF THE TAX REFORM ACT OF 1986, REQUIRES THAT THE
SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR CERTIFY TO THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY
UPON APPLICATION BY OWNERS OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES FOR FEDERAL TAX
BENEFITS, (A) THAT THE PROPERTY IS A HISTORIC STRUCTURE, AND (B)
THAT THE REHABILITATION WORK IS CONSISTENT WITH THE HISTORIC
CHARACTER OF THE HISTORIC STRUCTURE.
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.