APPLICANTS REQUESTING MEAT GRADING
SERVICE, USE MQ FROM 313, APPLICATION FOR MEAT GRADING OR
ACCEPTANCE SERVICE, TO APPLY. THIS FORM IDENTIFIES THE SERVICE
REQUESTED, PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT APPLICANT'S FINANCIAL
INTEREST, GIVES THE LEGAL STATUS OF APPLICANT, AND OBTAINS THE
APPLICANT'S AGREEMENT TO ABIDE BY FEDERAL MEAT GRADING REGULATIONS.
USDA USES THIS INFORMATION TO DETERMINE STAFFING NEEDS. MEAT
GRADING IS A VOLUNTARY PROGRAM
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.