FSQS FOOD INSPECTORS USE THE MP-408 TO
CONTROL THE MOVEMENT OF UNMARKED, INSPECTED MEAT AND POULTRY
PRODUCTS IN COMMERCE. IF FSQS DID NOT HAVE THE FORM, INDUSTRY WOULD
NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE LARGE BULK SHIPMENTS BETWEEN FEDERALLY
INSPECTED PLANTS WHERE DIFFERENT TYPES OF PROCESSING MIGHT BE
CHEAPER. FSQS REGULATIONS REQUIRE THAT A COMPLETED COPY OF THE
MP-408 ACCOMPANY ALL SHIPMENTS. THE MP-408 PROVIDES OUR INSPECTORS
WITH THE NECESSARY INFORMATION T
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.