THE FORM, MQ-71, IS USED BY WAREHOUSE
OPERATORS AS A REPORT OF THE WEIGHT OF LOTS OF TOBACCO WHICH WERE
SOLD AT THEIR WAREHOUSE. THE REPORT IDENTIFIES THE WEIGHT OF LOTS
OF TOBACCO PURCHASED BY DEALERS AND BUYING COMPANIES, FOR WHICH A
DIFFERENCE IN WEIGHT EXISTS FROM THE TIME OF PURCHASE AT THE
WAREHOUSE TO THE TIME OF PROCESSING BY THE DEALER.
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.