Docket Number: AMS-FGIS-24-0029
Dates:
Comments expressing the need for and applications to provide USGSA services for the Lower Northwest Texas and Southeast Texas geographic must be received by August 19, 2024.
Applications and comments for the areas of designation terminating on March 31, 2025, currently serviced by Keokuk, must be received between November 1 and November 30, 2024.
Applications and comments for the areas of designation terminating on December 31, 2025, currently serviced by NDGI, must be received between August 1 and August 31, 2025.
Summary
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) requests comments on the need for U.S. Grain Standards Act (USGSA) services in the newly formed Lower Northwest Texas and Southeast Texas geographic areas described in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. AMS is also asking persons, entities, or governmental agencies interested in providing official inspection and weighing services, in those areas, to apply for designation. The designated USGSA authority for two official agencies, Keokuk Grain Inspection (Keokuk) and North Dakota Grain Inspection, Inc. (NDGI), will end on the prescribed dates listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. AMS is requesting designation applications from interested persons, entities, or governmental agencies that would like to provide official inspection and weighing services for the areas presently served by these two agencies. In addition to this request for applications, AMS seeks comments on the quality of services provided by Keokuk and NDGI.
Submit Comments
Submit applications and comments concerning this Notice using the following methods:
To apply for USGSA Designation:
New applicants (not currently designated) seeking designation or currently designated applicants seeking to apply for designation in a new geographic area can view detailed instructions (pdf).
Applicants will need to obtain a Login.gov account, a MyFGIS number, and to request access to FGISonline Delegations/Designations and Export Registrations (DDR) prior to applying. Applicants are encouraged to begin the application process early to allow time for system authentication.
To submit Comments Regarding Currently Designated Official Agencies:
Go to Regulations.gov. Instructions for submitting and reading comments are detailed on the website. All comments must be submitted through the Federal e-rulemaking portal at www.regulations.gov and reference the document number and the date and page number of this issue of the Federal Register. All comments submitted in response to this notice will be included in the record and will be made available to the public. Please be advised that the identity of the individuals or entities submitting comments will be made public on the internet at the address provided above.
Read Applications and Comments:
If you would like to view the applications submitted, please contact FGISQACD@usda.gov. All comments will be available for public viewing online at https://www.regulations.gov.
Contact
Jennifer Weiland, Grain Marketing Specialist, Telephone 202-720-8598; Email: Jennifer.j.weiland@usda.gov or FGISQACD@usda.gov.
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