Amendment to Certification of Minnesota's Central Filing System, 25562-25563 [E6-6464]

Download as PDF 25562 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 83 / Monday, May 1, 2006 / Notices they will not be addressed in this revision. Based on the comments received, AMS believes a revision to the color requirement, rather than removal, would better meet the needs of the industry, because this requirement still reflects industry practice. Therefore, the requirement regarding limes having a percentage of the surface with good green color will remain unchanged. However, in view of the comments received, the required redesignation to ‘‘Mixed Color’’ and ‘‘Turning’’ is revised to an optional redesignation in order to provide the industry with flexibility regarding these designations. Otherwise, limes that do not make grade based on color will be designated as a ‘‘fails to grade.’’ Two comments were received regarding size. Additionally, two comments were received suggesting the elimination of the U.S. Combination grade. These matters are beyond the scope of the proposed revision. Therefore, these changes are not addressed in this action. Based on the comments received and information gathered, AMS believes the revision to the standards will improve their usefulness in serving the industry. The official grade of a lot of Persian (Tahiti) Limes covered by these standards will be determined by the procedures set forth in the Regulations Governing Inspection, Certification, and Standards of Fresh Fruits, Vegetables and Other Products (Sec. 51.1 to 51.61). The United States Standards for Grades of Persian (Tahiti) Limes will be effective 30 days after publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621–1627. Dated: April 26, 2006. Lloyd C. Day, Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. E6–6482 Filed 4–28–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Hood/Willamette Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) Forest Service, USDA. Action of Meeting. AGENCY: cchase on PROD1PC60 with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: The Hood/Willamette Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet on Friday, May 26, 2006. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. and will conclude at approximately 4 p.m. The meeting will be held at Lane County Forest Work Camp; Alma, Oregon; (541) 935–0144. The tentative VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:38 Apr 28, 2006 Jkt 208001 agenda includes: (1) Election of chairperson; (2) Tour of the Work Camp; (3) Report on National Forest Counties and Schools Coalition Conference; (4) Decision on overhead rate for 2007 projects; (5) Presentation of 2007 Projects; and (6) Public Forum. The Public Forum is tentatively scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. Time allotted for individual presentations will be limited to 3–4 minutes. Written comments are encouraged, particularly if the material cannot be presented within the time limits for the Public Forum. Written comments may be submitted prior to the May 26th meeting by sending them to Designated Federal Official Donna Short at the address given below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For more information regarding this meeting, contact Designated Federal Official Donna Short; Sweet Home Ranger District; 3225 Highway 20; Sweet Home, Oregon 97386; (541) 367– 9220. Dated: April 21, 2006. Dallas J. Emich, Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. 06–4058 Filed 4–28–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration Amendment to Certification of Minnesota’s Central Filing System Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, USDA. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In response to a request from Minnesota’s Secretary of State we are approving the amendments to the signature and property description requirements of the certified central filing system for Minnesota and the addition of two farm products to Minnesota’s certified central filing system for notification of liens on farm products. DATES: Effective Date: April 25, 2006. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) administers the Clear Title program for the Secretary of Agriculture. The Clear Title program is authorized by Section 1324 of the Food Security Act of 1985 and requires that States implementing central filing system for notification of liens on farm products must have such systems certified by the Secretary of Agriculture. A listing of the states with certified central filing systems is available PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 through the Internet on the GIPSA Web site (https://www.gipsa.usda.gov). Farm products covered by a State’s central filing system are also identified through the GIPSA Web site. The Minnesota central filing system covers specified products. We originally certified the central filing system for Minnesota on July 7, 1993. On September 5, 2005, Mary Kiffmyer, Minnesota Secretary of State, requested the certification be amended to make changes related to on-line searching and central filing system procedures necessitated or made possible by amendments to Section 1324 of the Food Security Act, which, among other things, permit effective financing statements to be signed, authorized, or otherwise authenticated. Specifically, the following changes were requested: (1) Provide for alternative filing of effective financing statements, continuations, and terminations that are signed, authorized, or otherwise authenticated, by internet and (2) Provide for online searching of master lists by farm product; and within each farm product, alphabetically by debtor name; numerically by debtor identification number; by county; and by crop year. In addition, she requested the certification be amended to add the following two farm products produced in Minnesota: Wild Rice, Bison. This notice announces our approval of the amended certification for Minnesota’s central filing system in accordance with the request to amend signature and filing requirements, add online searching, and add additional farm products. Effective Date This notice is effective upon signature for good cause because it allows Minnesota to provide information about additional farm products through its central filing system. In addition, it increases the flexibility in which effective filing statements may be authorized and authenticated, and it allows various methods to search online for information about farm products. Approving additional farm products for approved central filing systems and changes to the certification of approved central filing systems do not require public notice. Therefore, this notice may be made effective in less than 30 days after publication in the Federal Register without prior notice or other public procedure. E:\FR\FM\01MYN1.SGM 01MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 83 / Monday, May 1, 2006 / Notices Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1631, 7 CFR 2.22(a)(3)(v) and 2.81(a)(5), and 9 CFR 205.101(e). James E. Link, Administrator, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration. [FR Doc. E6–6464 Filed 4–28–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–EN–P program information or related accommodations should contact Terri Henry, at the telephone number listed above. James E. Link, Administrator, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration. [FR Doc. E6–6463 Filed 4–28–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–EN–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration Rural Utilities Service Advisory Committee Meeting Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, USDA. ACTION: Notice of advisory committee meeting. cchase on PROD1PC60 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this constitutes notice of the upcoming meeting of the Grain Inspection Advisory Committee (‘‘the Committee’’). DATES: June 13, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and June 14, 2006, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. ADDRESS: The Advisory Committee meeting will take place at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Kansas City Plaza, 220 West 43rd Street, Kansas City, Mo. Requests to address the Committee at the meeting or written comments may be sent to: Administrator, GIPSA, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., STOP 3601, Washington, DC 20250–3601. Requests and comments may also be Faxed to (202) 690–2755. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Terri Henry, (202) 205–8281 (telephone); (202) 690–2755 (facsimile). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the Committee is to provide advice to the Administrator of the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration with respect to the implementation of the U.S. Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 71 et seq.). The agenda will include an update on the agency’s finances, marketing activities, progress report on reengineering of domestic operations, use of third party contracting, hard white wheat rule implementation, and methods development activities. For a copy of the agenda please contact Terri Henry, (202) 205–8281 (telephone); (202) 690–2755 (facsimile) or by e-mail Terri.L.Henry@usda.gov. Public participation will be limited to written statements, unless permission is received from the Committee Chairman to orally address the Committee. The meeting will be open to the public. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication of VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:38 Apr 28, 2006 Jkt 208001 Information Collection Activity; Comment Request Rural Utilities Service, USDA. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended), the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) invites comments on this information collection for which RUS intends to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by June 30, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard C. Annan, Director, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, Rural Utilities Service, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., STOP 1522, Room 5818, South Building, Washington, DC 20250–1522. Telephone: (202) 720–0784. Fax: (202) 720–8435. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) regulation (5 CFR 1320) implementing provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13) requires that interested members of the public and affected agencies have an opportunity to comment on information collection and recordkeeping activities (see 5 CFR 1320.8(d)). This notice identifies an information collection that RUS is submitting to OMB for extension. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 25563 on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to: Richard C. Annan, Director, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, Rural Utilities Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, STOP 1522, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250–1522. FAX: (202) 720–0784. Title: Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant Program. OMB Control Number: 0572–0096. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information collection package. Abstract: The Rural Utilities Service’s (RUS) Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Loan and Grant program provides loans and grants for advanced telecommunications services to improve rural areas’ access to educational and medical services. The various forms and narrative statements required are collected from the applicants (rural community facilities, such as schools, libraries, hospitals, and medical facilities, for example). The purpose of collecting the information is to determine such factors as eligibility of the applicant; the specific nature of the proposed project; the purposes for which loan and grant funds will be used; project financial and technical feasibility; and, compliance with applicable laws and regulations. In addition, for grants funded pursuant to the competitive evaluation process, information collected facilitates RUS’ selection of those applications most consistent with DLT goals and objectives in accordance with the authorizing legislation and implementing regulation. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 2.47 hours per response. Respondents: Business or other forprofit; not-for-profit institutions; and State, Local or Tribal Government. Estimated Number of Respondents: 300. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 22.00. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 16,316 hours. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from MaryPat Daskal, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, at (202) 690–1078, FAX: (202) 720–7853. All responses to this notice will be summarized and include in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. E:\FR\FM\01MYN1.SGM 01MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 83 (Monday, May 1, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25562-25563]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-6464]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration


Amendment to Certification of Minnesota's Central Filing System

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

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In response to a request from Minnesota's Secretary of State 
we are approving the amendments to the signature and property 
description requirements of the certified central filing system for 
Minnesota and the addition of two farm products to Minnesota's 
certified central filing system for notification of liens on farm 
products.

DATES: Effective Date: April 25, 2006.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards 
Administration (GIPSA) administers the Clear Title program for the 
Secretary of Agriculture. The Clear Title program is authorized by 
Section 1324 of the Food Security Act of 1985 and requires that States 
implementing central filing system for notification of liens on farm 
products must have such systems certified by the Secretary of 
Agriculture.
    A listing of the states with certified central filing systems is 
available through the Internet on the GIPSA Web site (https://
www.gipsa.usda.gov). Farm products covered by a State's central filing 
system are also identified through the GIPSA Web site. The Minnesota 
central filing system covers specified products.
    We originally certified the central filing system for Minnesota on 
July 7, 1993. On September 5, 2005, Mary Kiffmyer, Minnesota Secretary 
of State, requested the certification be amended to make changes 
related to on-line searching and central filing system procedures 
necessitated or made possible by amendments to Section 1324 of the Food 
Security Act, which, among other things, permit effective financing 
statements to be signed, authorized, or otherwise authenticated. 
Specifically, the following changes were requested:
    (1) Provide for alternative filing of effective financing 
statements, continuations, and terminations that are signed, 
authorized, or otherwise authenticated, by internet and
    (2) Provide for online searching of master lists by farm product; 
and within each farm product, alphabetically by debtor name; 
numerically by debtor identification number; by county; and by crop 
year.
    In addition, she requested the certification be amended to add the 
following two farm products produced in Minnesota: Wild Rice, Bison.
    This notice announces our approval of the amended certification for 
Minnesota's central filing system in accordance with the request to 
amend signature and filing requirements, add online searching, and add 
additional farm products.

Effective Date

    This notice is effective upon signature for good cause because it 
allows Minnesota to provide information about additional farm products 
through its central filing system. In addition, it increases the 
flexibility in which effective filing statements may be authorized and 
authenticated, and it allows various methods to search online for 
information about farm products. Approving additional farm products for 
approved central filing systems and changes to the certification of 
approved central filing systems do not require public notice. 
Therefore, this notice may be made effective in less than 30 days after 
publication in the Federal Register without prior notice or other 
public procedure.


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    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1631, 7 CFR 2.22(a)(3)(v) and 2.81(a)(5), 
and 9 CFR 205.101(e).

James E. Link,
Administrator, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration.
 [FR Doc. E6-6464 Filed 4-28-06; 8:45 am]
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