[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 72 (Tuesday, April 15, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21207-21208]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-08481]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration


Opportunity for Designation in the Aberdeen, SD; Hastings, NE; 
Fulton, IL; the State of Missouri, and the State of South Carolina 
Areas; Request for Comments on the Official Agencies Servicing These 
Areas

AGENCY: Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The designations of the official agencies listed below will 
end on September 30, 2014. We are asking persons or governmental 
agencies interested in providing official services in the areas 
presently served by these agencies to submit an application for 
designation. In addition, we are asking for comments on the quality of 
services provided by the following designated agencies: Aberdeen Grain 
Inspection, Inc. (Aberdeen); Hastings Grain Inspection, Inc. 
(Hastings); John R. McCrea Agency, Inc. (McCrea); Missouri Department 
of Agriculture (Missouri); and South Carolina Department of Agriculture 
(South Carolina).

DATES: Applications and comments must be received by May 15, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Submit applications and comments concerning this notice 
using any of the following methods:
     Applying for Designation on the Internet: Use FGISonline 
(https://fgis.gipsa.usda.gov/default_home_FGIS.aspx) and then click 
on the Delegations/Designations and Export Registrations (DDR) link. 
You will need to obtain an FGISonline customer number and USDA 
eAuthentication username and password prior to applying.
     Submit Comments Using the Internet: Go to Regulations.gov 
(http://www.regulations.gov). Instructions for submitting and reading 
comments are detailed on the site.
     Mail, Courier or Hand Delivery: Eric J. Jabs, Chief, USDA, 
GIPSA, FGIS, QACD, QADB, 10383 North Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, MO 
64153.
     Fax: Eric J. Jabs, 816-872-1257.
     Email: [email protected].
    Read Applications and Comments: All applications and comments will 
be available for public inspection at the office above during regular 
business hours (7 CFR 1.27(c)).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric J. Jabs, 816-659-8408 or 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 79(f) of the United States Grain 
Standards Act (USGSA) authorizes the Secretary to designate a qualified 
applicant to provide official services in a specified area after 
determining that the applicant is better able than any other applicant 
to provide such official services (7 U.S.C. 79(f)). Under section 79(g) 
of the USGSA, designations of official agencies are effective for three 
years unless terminated by the Secretary, but may be renewed according 
to the criteria and procedures prescribed in section 79(f) of the 
USGSA.

Areas Open for Designation

Aberdeen

    Pursuant to Section 79(f)(2) of the United States Grain Standards 
Act, the following geographic area, in the State of North Dakota and 
South Dakota, is assigned to this official agency:
In North Dakota and South Dakota
    Bounded on the North by U.S. Route 12 east to State Route 22; State 
Route 22 north to the Burlington-Northern (BN) line; the Burlington-
Northern (BN) line east to State Route 21; State Route 21 east to State 
Route 49; State Route 49 south to the North Dakota-South Dakota State 
line; the North Dakota-South Dakota State line east to U.S. Route 83; 
U.S. Route 83 north to State Route 13; State Route 13 east and north to 
McIntosh County; the northern McIntosh County line east to Dickey 
County; the northern Dickey County line east to U.S. Route 281; U.S. 
Route 281 south to the North Dakota-South Dakota State line; the North 
Dakota-South Dakota State line east;
    Bounded on the East by the eastern South Dakota State line (the Big 
Sioux River) to A54B;
    Bounded on the South by A54B west to State Route 11; State Route 11 
north to State Route 44 (U.S. 18); State Route 44 west to the Missouri 
River; the Missouri River south-southeast to the South Dakota State 
line; the southern South Dakota State line west;
    Bounded on the West by the western South Dakota State line north; 
the western North Dakota State line north to U.S. Route 12.

Hastings

    Pursuant to Section 79(f)(2) of the United States Grain Standards 
Act, the following geographic area, in the State of Nebraska, is 
assigned to this official agency:
In Nebraska
    Bounded on the North by the northern Nebraska State line from the 
western Sioux County line east to the eastern Knox County line;
    Bounded on the East by the eastern and southern Knox County lines; 
the eastern Antelope County line; the northern Madison County line east 
to U.S. Route 81; U.S. Route 81 south to the southern Madison County 
line; the southern Madison County line; the eastern Boone, Nance, and 
Merrick County lines; the Platte River southwest; the eastern Hamilton 
County line; the northern and eastern Fillmore County lines; the 
southern Fillmore County line west to U.S. Route 81; U.S. Route 81 
south to State Highway 8; State Highway 8 west to the County Road 1 
mile west of U.S. Route 81; the County Road south to southern Nebraska 
State line;
    Bounded on the South by the southern Nebraska State line, from the 
County Road 1 mile west of U.S. Route 81, west to the western Dundy 
County line;
    Bounded on the West by the western Dundy, Chase, Perkins, and Keith 
County lines; the southern and western Garden County lines; the 
southern Morrill County line west to U.S. Route 385; U.S. Route 385 
north to the southern Box Butte County line; the southern and western 
Sioux County lines north to the northern Nebraska State line.
    The following grain elevators are part of this geographic area 
assignment. In Kansas Grain Inspection Service, Inc.'s area: Farmers 
Coop, Big Springs, Deuel County, Nebraska; and Big Springs Elevator, 
Big Springs, Deuel County, Nebraska. In Fremont Grain Inspection 
Department, Inc.'s area: Huskers Cooperative Grain Company, Columbus, 
Platte County, Nebraska.

McCrea

    Pursuant to Section 79(f)(2) of the United States Grain Standards 
Act, the following geographic area, in the State of Illinois and Iowa, 
is assigned to this official agency:
In Illinois
    Carroll and Whiteside Counties.

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In Iowa
    Clinton and Jackson Counties.

Missouri

    Pursuant to Section 7(f)(2) of the Act, the following geographic 
area, in the State of Missouri, is assigned to this official agency:
In Missouri
    The entire State of Missouri.

South Carolina

    Pursuant to Section 79(f)(2) of the United States Grain Standards 
Act, the following geographic area, in the State of South Carolina, is 
assigned to this official agency:
In South Carolina
    The entire State, except those export port locations within the 
State, which are serviced by GIPSA.

Opportunity for Designation

    Interested persons or governmental agencies may apply for 
designation to provide official services in the geographic areas 
specified above under the provisions of section 79(f) of the USGSA and 
7 CFR 800.196. Designation in the specified geographic areas is for the 
period beginning October 1, 2014 and ending September 30, 2017. To 
apply for designation or for more information, contact Eric J. Jabs at 
the address listed above or visit GIPSA's Web site at http://www.gipsa.usda.gov.

Request for Comments

    We are publishing this notice to provide interested persons the 
opportunity to comment on the quality of services provided by the 
Aberdeen, Hastings, McCrea, Missouri, and South Carolina official 
agencies. In the designation process, we are particularly interested in 
receiving comments citing reasons and pertinent data supporting or 
objecting to the designation of the applicants. Submit all comments to 
Eric J. Jabs at the above address or at http://www.regulations.gov.
    We consider applications, comments, and other available information 
when determining which applicants will be designated.

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 71-87k.

Larry Mitchell,
Administrator, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration.
[FR Doc. 2014-08481 Filed 4-14-14; 8:45 am]
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