Notice2023-25145
Opportunity for United States Grain Standards Act Designation in Decatur, IN and Marshall, MI
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November 15, 2023
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Agriculture DepartmentAgricultural Marketing Service
Abstract
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking persons or governmental agencies interested in providing official services in the areas noted below to submit an application for designation. Designation provides for private entities or State governmental agencies to be an integral part of the official grain inspection system (https:// www.ams.usda.gov/services/fgis/official-grain-inspection-weighing- system). Designated agencies work under the supervision of the Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) and are authorized to provide official inspection and weighing services in a defined geographic area, as appropriate. In addition, we request comments on the quality of services provided by designated agency Michigan Grain Inspection Services, Inc. (Michigan Grain Inspection). AMS encourages submissions from traditionally underrepresented individuals, organizations, and businesses to reflect the diversity of this industry. AMS encourages submissions from qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 219 (Wednesday, November 15, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 78283-78284]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-25145]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Doc. No. AMS-FGIS-23-0029]
Opportunity for United States Grain Standards Act Designation in
Decatur, IN and Marshall, MI
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking persons or
governmental agencies interested in providing official services in the
areas noted below to submit an application for designation. Designation
provides for private entities or State governmental agencies to be an
integral part of the official grain inspection system (<a href="https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/fgis/official-grain-inspection-weighing-system">https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/fgis/official-grain-inspection-weighing-system</a>). Designated agencies work under the supervision of the Federal
Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) and are authorized to provide official
inspection and weighing services in a defined geographic area, as
appropriate.
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In addition, we request comments on the quality of services provided by
designated agency Michigan Grain Inspection Services, Inc. (Michigan
Grain Inspection). AMS encourages submissions from traditionally
underrepresented individuals, organizations, and businesses to reflect
the diversity of this industry. AMS encourages submissions from
qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability
status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected
by law.
DATES: Applications for the Decatur, IN, designation area must be
received by 11:59 p.m. eastern time on December 15, 2023.
Applications and comments for the Marshall, MI, designation area,
which is currently operated by Michigan Grain Inspection, must be
received between January 1, 2024, and January 31, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Submit applications and comments concerning this notice
using the following methods:
To apply for USGSA designation: You will need to obtain an
FGISonline customer number (CIM) and create a USDA eAuthentication
account at <a href="https://www.eauth.usda.gov/eauth/b/usda/home">https://www.eauth.usda.gov/eauth/b/usda/home</a> prior to
applying. Then go to FGISonline at <a href="https://fgisonline.ams.usda.gov/">https://fgisonline.ams.usda.gov/</a> and
click on the Delegations/Designations and Export Registrations (DDR)
link. Applicants are encouraged to begin the designation application
process early and allow time for system authentication.
To submit comments regarding current designated official agencies:
Go to <a href="http://Regulations.gov">Regulations.gov</a> (<a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>). Instructions for
submitting and reading comments are detailed on the site.
Interested persons are invited to submit written comments
concerning this notice. All comments must be submitted through the
Federal e-rulemaking portal at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> and should
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.
To read applications and comments: If you would like to view the
applications, please contact <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#cb8d8c82989a8a888f8bbeb8afaae5aca4bd"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f0b6b7b9a3a1b1b3b4b085839491de979f86">[email protected]</span></a>. All comments will be
available for public viewing online at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: J. Ricardo Espitia, Compliance
Officer, Federal Grain Inspection Service, AMS, USDA; Telephone: (202)
699-0246; or Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#eca6839f89c2a99f9c8598858dac999f888dc28b839a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="216b4e52440f6452514855484061545245400f464e57">[email protected]</span></a> or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7e3839372d2f3f3d3a3e0b0d1a1f50191108"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="fdbbbab4aeacbcbeb9bd888e999cd39a928b">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
revoked Northeast Indiana Grain Inspection Inc.'s designation as an
agency that may perform official grain inspection and weighing services
on August 21, 2023, due to its failure to comply with requirements of
the United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA). Further information and
documentation on this legal matter can be received by contacting the
USDA Hearing Clerk's office at 202.720.4443 or via email at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#26756b08696e67084e4347544f4841454a43544d55665355424708414950"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="32617f1c7d7a731c5a5753405b5c55515e5740594172474156531c555d44">[email protected]</span></a>. Due to the designation revocation in
this territory, USDA seeks new applicants for the Decatur, IN,
designation area. Applications must be received by December 15, 2023.
Additionally, the designation of the official agency listed below
will end on the prescribed date:
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Headquarters location and Designation Applications/comments
Official agency telephone End open period
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Michigan Grain Inspection Services, Inc.. Marshall, MI, 269-781-2711.. 3/31/2024 01/01/2024-01/31/2024
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Section 7(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)). A designated agency may provide
official inspection service and/or Class X or Class Y weighing services
at locations other than port locations. Under section 7(g) of the
USGSA, designations of official agencies are effective for no longer
than five years, unless terminated by the Secretary, and may be renewed
according to the criteria and procedures prescribed in section 7(f) of
the USGSA. Please see the regulation at 7 CFR 800.196 for further
information and guidance.
Designation Application Locations
The following identifies the specific areas of operation for
designation applications.
Decatur, Indiana: The designation area includes parts of Indiana.
Please see the December 12, 2016, issue of the Federal Register (81 FR
89428) for a description of the area open for designation. The
designation area is listed under the subheading titled ``IN INDIANA.''
Marshall, Michigan: The designation area includes parts of Michigan
and Ohio. Please see the March 29, 2016, issue of the Federal Register
(81 FR 17428-17431) for a description of the area open for designation.
The designation area is listed under the subheading titled ``Marshall,
MI.''
Opportunity for Designation
Interested persons or governmental agencies may apply for
designation to provide official services in the geographic areas of the
official agencies specified above under the provisions of section 7(f)
of the USGSA and 7 CFR 800.196. Designation in the specified geographic
area in the Decatur, IN, area will begin after a designation decision
is issued by the Agricultural Marketing Service. The designation in the
specified geographic area for Michigan is expected to begin no sooner
than April 1, 2024. If you have questions about how to apply for
designation or wish to request more information on the geographic areas
open for designation, please contact <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2f6968667c7e6e6c6b6f5a5c4b4e01484059"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a8eeefe1fbf9e9ebece8dddbccc986cfc7de">[email protected]</span></a>.
Please note that sampling, weighing, and inspection services may be
offered by designated agencies under the Agricultural Marketing Act of
1946 for other commodities under the auspices of FGIS through separate
cooperative service agreements with AMS. The service area for such
cooperative agreements mirrors the USGSA designation area. For further
information, see 7 U.S.C. 1621 et seq. or contact <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#21676668727060626561545245400f464e57"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1f5958564c4e5e5c5b5f6a6c7b7e31787069">[email protected]</span></a>.
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 71-87k.
Melissa Bailey,
Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-25145 Filed 11-14-23; 8:45 am]
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