[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 198 (Tuesday, October 14, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61596-61598]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-24338]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration


Opportunity for Designation in Casa Grande, AZ; Jamestown, ND; 
Lincoln, NE; Memphis, TN; and Sioux City, IA 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 March 31, 2015. 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: Farwell Commodity Grain 
Services, Inc. (Farwell Southwest); Grain Inspection, Inc. (Jamestown); 
Lincoln Inspection Service, Inc. (Lincoln); Midsouth Grain Inspection 
Service (Midsouth); and Sioux City Inspection and Weighing Service 
Company (Sioux City).

DATES: Applications and comments must be received by November 13, 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, Deputy 
Director, USDA, GIPSA, FGIS, QACD, 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

Farwell Southwest

    Pursuant to Section 79(f)(2) of the United States Grain Standards 
Act, the following geographic area, in the States of Arizona and 
California, is assigned to this official agency.
In Arizona
    Maricopa, Pinal, Santa Cruz, and Yuma Counties.
In California
    Imperial, Riverside, and San Diego Counties.
    Farwell Southwest's assigned geographic area does not include the 
export port locations inside Farwell Southwest's area, which are 
serviced by GIPSA.

Jamestown

    Pursuant to Section 79(f)(2) of the United States Grain Standards 
Act, the following geographic area, in the States of Minnesota and 
North Dakota, is assigned to this official agency.
In Minnesota
    Traverse, Grant, Douglas, Todd, Morrison, Mille Lacs, Kanabec, 
Pine, Big Stone, Stevens, Pope, Stearns, Benton, Isanti, Chisago, 
Swift, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Wright, Sherburne, Anoka, Lac Qui Parle, and 
Chippewa Counties.
In North Dakota
    Bounded on the North by Interstate 94 east to U.S. Route 85; U.S. 
Route 85 north to State Route 200; State Route 200 east to U.S. Route 
83; U.S. Route 83 southeast to State Route 41; State Route 41 north to 
State Route 200; State Route 200 east to State Route 3; State Route 3 
north to the northern Wells County line, the northern Wells and Eddy 
County lines east; the eastern Eddy County line south to the northern 
Griggs County line; the northern Griggs county line east to State Route 
32;
    Bounded on the East by State Route 32 south to State Route 45; 
State Route 45 south to State Route 200; State Route 200 west to State 
Route 1; State Route 1 south to the Soo Railroad line; the Soo Railroad 
line southeast to Interstate 94; Interstate 94 west to State Route 1; 
State Route 1 south to the Dickey County line;

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    Bounded on the South by the southern Dickey County line west to 
U.S. Route 281; U.S. Route 281 north to the Lamoure County line; the 
southern Lamoure County line; the southern Logan County line west to 
State Route 13; State Route 13 west to U.S. Route 83; U.S. Route 83 
south to the Emmons County line; the southern Emmons County line; the 
southern Sioux County line west State Route 49; State Route 49 north to 
State Route 21; State Route 21 west to the Burlington-Northern line; 
the Burlington-Northern line northwest to State Route 22; State Route 
22 south to U.S. Route 12; U.S. Route 12 west-northwest to the North 
Dakota State line; and
    Bounded on the West by the western North Dakota State line north to 
Interstate 94.
    The following grain elevators are not part of this geographic area 
assignment and are assigned to: Minot Grain Inspection, Inc.: Benson 
Quinn Company, Underwood, McLean County and Falkirk Farmers Elevator, 
Washburn, McLean County, North Dakota.

Lincoln

    Pursuant to Section 79(f)(2) of the United States Grain Standards 
Act, the following geographic area, in the States of Iowa, Nebraska, 
New Mexico, and Texas, are assigned to this official agency.
In Iowa and Nebraska
    Bounded on the North (in Nebraska) by the northern York, Seward, 
and Lancaster County lines; the northern Cass County line east to the 
Missouri River; the Missouri River south to U.S. Route 34. U.S. Route 
34 east to Interstate 29; Bounded on the East by Interstate 29 south to 
the Fremont County line; the northern Fremont and Page County lines; 
the eastern Page County line south to the Iowa-Missouri State line; the 
Iowa Missouri State line west to the Missouri River; the Missouri River 
south-southeast to the Nebraska Kansas State line; Bounded on the South 
by the Nebraska-Kansas State line west to County Road 1 mile west of 
U.S. Route 81; Bounded on the West by County Road 1 mile west of U.S. 
Route 81 north to State Highway 8; State Highway 8 east to U.S. Route 
81; U.S. Route 81 north to the Thayer County line; the northern Thayer 
County line east; the western Saline County line; the southern and 
western York County lines.
In New Mexico
    Bernalillo, Chaves, Curry, DeBaca, Eddy, Guadalupe, Lea, Quay, 
Roosevelt, San Miguel, Santa Fe, Torrance, and Union Counties.
In Texas
    Bailey, Cochran, Deaf Smith (west of State Route 214), Hockley, 
Lamb (south of a line bounded by U.S. Route 70, FM 303, U.S. Route 84, 
and FM 37), and Parmer Counties.
    The following grain elevators are not part of this geographic area 
assignment and are assigned to: Omaha Grain Inspection Service, Inc.: 
Goode Seed & Grain, McPaul, Fremont County, Iowa; and Haveman Grain, 
Murray, Cass County, Nebraska.

Midsouth

    Pursuant to Section 79(f)(2) of the United States Grain Standards 
Act, the following geographic area, in the States of Arkansas, 
Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas, is assigned to this official agency.
In Arkansas
    The entire State of Arkansas.
In Mississippi
    The entire State of Mississippi, except export port locations 
within the State, which are serviced by GIPSA.
In Tennessee
    Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, 
Haywood, Henderson, Lauderdale, Madison, McNairy, Shelby, and Tipton 
Counties.
In Texas
    Bowie and Cass Counties.
    The following grain elevator is part of this geographic area 
assignment. In Cairo Grain Inspection Agency, Inc.'s area: Cargill, 
Inc., Tiptonville, Lake County, Tennessee.

Sioux City

    Pursuant to Section 79(f)(2) of the United States Grain Standards 
Act, the following geographic area, in the States of Iowa, Minnesota, 
Nebraska, and South Dakota are assigned to this official agency.
In Iowa
    Bounded on the North by the northern Iowa State line from the Big 
Sioux River east to U.S. Route 59; U.S. Route 59 south to B24; B24 east 
to the eastern O'Brien County line; the O'Brien County line south; the 
northern Buena Vista County line east to U.S. Route 71; U.S. Route 71 
north to the northern Iowa State line east to U.S. Route 169;
    Bounded on the East by U.S. Route 169 south to State Route 9; State 
Route 9 west to U.S. Route 169; U.S. Route 169 south to the northern 
Humboldt County line; the Humboldt County line east to State Route 17; 
State Route 17 south to C54; C54 east to U.S. Route 69; U.S. Route 69 
south to the northern Hamilton County line; the Hamilton County line 
west to R38; R38 south to U.S. Route 20; U.S. Route 20 west to the 
eastern and southern Webster County lines to U.S. Route 169; U.S. Route 
169 south to E18; E18 west to the eastern Greene County line; the 
Greene County line south to U.S. Route 30;
    Bounded on the South by U.S. Route 30 west to E53; E53 west to N44; 
N44 north to U.S. Route 30; U.S. Route 30 west to U.S. Route 71; U.S. 
Route 71 north to the southern Sac and Ida County lines; the eastern 
Monona County line south to State Route 37; State Route 37 west to 
State Route 175; State Route 175 west to the Missouri River;
    Bounded on the West by the Missouri River north to the Big Sioux 
River; the Big Sioux River north to the northern Iowa State line.
In Minnesota
    Yellow Medicine, Renville, Lincoln, Lyon, Redwood, Pipestone, 
Murray, Cottonwood, Rock, Nobles, Jackson, and Martin Counties.
In Nebraska
    Cedar, Dakota, Dixon, Pierce (north of U.S. Route 20), and Thurston 
Counties.
In South Dakota
    Bounded on the North by State Route 44 (U.S. 18) east to State 
Route 11; State Route 11 south to A54B; A54B east to the Big Sioux 
River;
    Bounded on the East by the Big Sioux River;
    Bounded on the South and West by the Missouri River.
    The following grain elevators are part of this geographic area 
assignment. In Central Iowa Grain Inspection Service, Inc.'s, area: 
West Central Coop, Boxholm, Boone County, Iowa. In D. R. Schaal 
Agency's area: Maxyield Coop, Algona, Kossuth County; Stateline Coop, 
Burt, Kossuth County; Gold-Eagle, Goldfield, Wright County; and North 
Central Coop, Holmes, Wright County, Iowa.

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 area for Farwell 
Southwest is for the period beginning April 1, 2015 and ending March 
31, 2017. Designation in the

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specified geographic area for Jamestown, Lincoln, Midsouth, and Sioux 
City is for the period beginning April 1, 2015 and ending March 31, 
2018. 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 
Farwell Southwest, Jamestown, Lincoln, Midsouth, and Sioux City 
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. 2014-24338 Filed 10-10-14; 8:45 am]
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