Temporary Storage for Grain Warehouse Operators Licensed Under the United States Warehouse Act, 46446 [E6-13223]

Download as PDF 46446 Notices Federal Register Vol. 71, No. 156 Monday, August 14, 2006 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Farm Service Agency Temporary Storage for Grain Warehouse Operators Licensed Under the United States Warehouse Act Farm Service Agency, USDA. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Farm Service Agency (FSA) announces, for the 2006 crops of wheat, corn, and grain sorghum, the conditions under which temporary storage space may be licensed under the United States Warehouse Act (USWA). DATES: August 14, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roger Hinkle, USWA Program Manager, USDA, Farm Service Agency, Warehouse and Inventory Division, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., STOP 0553, Washington, DC 20250–0553; Telephone (202) 720–7433; Electronic mail: Roger.Hinkle@wdc.usda.gov. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication for regulatory information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720– 2600 (voice and TDD). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Background The 2006 grain harvest is expected to exceed available commercial grain storage space in certain areas. USWA grain licensees may request, through FSA, licensing of temporary grain storage space under the USWA (7 U.S.C. 241 et. seq.) under the terms announced in this notice. Temporary Grain Storage Requirements Upon written application, the USWA will continue to authorize and license the use of temporary grain storage space. Such space may be used from the time of initial licensing until July 1, 2007. Temporary grain storage structures must VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:58 Aug 11, 2006 Jkt 208001 be operated in conjunction with a USWA-licensed grain warehouse. In addition: 1. An asphalt, concrete, or other approved base material must be used. 2. Rigid self-supporting sidewalls must be used. 3. Aeration must be provided. 4. Acceptable covering, as determined by FSA, must be provided. 5. Grain must be fully insured for all losses. 6. Warehouse operators must meet all financial and bonding requirements of the USWA. 7. Warehouse operators must maintain a separate record of all grain stored in temporary grain storage space and must account for such grain in the Daily Position Record. Application for Temporary Grain Storage USWA licensees should direct questions regarding the use of temporary grain storage to Terry Chapman, Chief, Licensing Branch, Warehouse License and Examination Division, at: Kansas City Commodity Office, Mail Stop 9148, P.O. Box 419205, Kansas City, MO 64141–6205. Telephone: 816–926–6474; Facsimile: 816–926–1774, E-mail: terry.chapman@kcc.usda.gov. Warehouse Operator’s Liability The authorization and licensing of temporary grain storage space does not relieve warehouse operators of their obligations under the USWA or 7 CFR part 735. Warehouse operators are responsible for the quantity and quality of grain stored in temporary grain storage space to the same extent as their liability for licensed grain storage space. All grain stored in temporary grain storage space is considered a part of the warehouse operator’s commingled grain inventory. The Department of Agriculture strongly recommends that warehouse operators review their warehouse security plans and conduct a prudent risk assessment in connection with the application of temporary grain storage space. Warehouse operators may want to pay particular attention to threats that may not have been considered significant in the past and consider restricting access to facilities to authorized personnel only. PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Limitation Licensing of temporary grain storage is limited to wheat, corn, and grain sorghum. Signed in Washington, DC on July 31, 2006. Teresa C. Lasseter, Administrator, Farm Service Agency. [FR Doc. E6–13223 Filed 8–11–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–05–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Mendocino Resource Advisory Committee AGENCY: ACTION: Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: The Mendocino County Resource Advisory Committee will meet August 18, 2006 (RAC) in Willits, California. Agenda items to be covered include: (1) Approval of minutes, (2) Handout Discussion, (3) Public Comment, (4) Financial Report, (5) Subcommittees, (6) Matters before the group, (7) Discussion—approval of projects, (8) Next agenda and meeting date. The meeting will be held on August 18, 2006, from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. DATES: The meeting will be held at the Mendocino County Museum, located at 400 E. Commercial St., Willits, California. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roberta Hurt, Committee Coordinator, USDA, Mendocino National Forest, Covelo Ranger District, 78150 Covelo Road, Covelo, CA 95428. (707) 983– 8503; E-mail rhurt@fs.fed.us. The meeting is open to the public. Persons who wish to bring matters to the attention of the Committee may file written statements with the Committee staff by August 12, 2006. Public comment will have the opportunity to address the committee at the meeting. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: August 6, 2006. Blaine Baker, Designated Federal Official. [FR Doc. 06–6892 Filed 8–11–06; 8:45am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M E:\FR\FM\14AUN1.SGM 14AUN1

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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules 
or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings 
and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, 
delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency 
statements of organization and functions are examples of documents 
appearing in this section.

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Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 156 / Monday, August 14, 2006 / 
Notices

[[Page 46446]]



DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Farm Service Agency


Temporary Storage for Grain Warehouse Operators Licensed Under 
the United States Warehouse Act

AGENCY: Farm Service Agency, USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Farm Service Agency (FSA) announces, for the 2006 crops of 
wheat, corn, and grain sorghum, the conditions under which temporary 
storage space may be licensed under the United States Warehouse Act 
(USWA).

DATES: August 14, 2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roger Hinkle, USWA Program Manager, 
USDA, Farm Service Agency, Warehouse and Inventory Division, 1400 
Independence Avenue, SW., STOP 0553, Washington, DC 20250-0553; 
Telephone (202) 720-7433; Electronic mail: Roger.Hinkle@wdc.usda.gov. 
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for 
communication for regulatory information (Braille, large print, 
audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 
(voice and TDD).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The 2006 grain harvest is expected to exceed available commercial 
grain storage space in certain areas. USWA grain licensees may request, 
through FSA, licensing of temporary grain storage space under the USWA 
(7 U.S.C. 241 et. seq.) under the terms announced in this notice.

Temporary Grain Storage Requirements

    Upon written application, the USWA will continue to authorize and 
license the use of temporary grain storage space. Such space may be 
used from the time of initial licensing until July 1, 2007. Temporary 
grain storage structures must be operated in conjunction with a USWA-
licensed grain warehouse.
    In addition:
    1. An asphalt, concrete, or other approved base material must be 
used.
    2. Rigid self-supporting sidewalls must be used.
    3. Aeration must be provided.
    4. Acceptable covering, as determined by FSA, must be provided.
    5. Grain must be fully insured for all losses.
    6. Warehouse operators must meet all financial and bonding 
requirements of the USWA.
    7. Warehouse operators must maintain a separate record of all grain 
stored in temporary grain storage space and must account for such grain 
in the Daily Position Record.

Application for Temporary Grain Storage

    USWA licensees should direct questions regarding the use of 
temporary grain storage to Terry Chapman, Chief, Licensing Branch, 
Warehouse License and Examination Division, at: Kansas City Commodity 
Office, Mail Stop 9148, P.O. Box 419205, Kansas City, MO 64141-6205. 
Telephone: 816-926-6474; Facsimile: 816-926-1774, E-mail: 
terry.chapman@kcc.usda.gov.

Warehouse Operator's Liability

    The authorization and licensing of temporary grain storage space 
does not relieve warehouse operators of their obligations under the 
USWA or 7 CFR part 735.
    Warehouse operators are responsible for the quantity and quality of 
grain stored in temporary grain storage space to the same extent as 
their liability for licensed grain storage space. All grain stored in 
temporary grain storage space is considered a part of the warehouse 
operator's commingled grain inventory.
    The Department of Agriculture strongly recommends that warehouse 
operators review their warehouse security plans and conduct a prudent 
risk assessment in connection with the application of temporary grain 
storage space. Warehouse operators may want to pay particular attention 
to threats that may not have been considered significant in the past 
and consider restricting access to facilities to authorized personnel 
only.

Limitation

    Licensing of temporary grain storage is limited to wheat, corn, and 
grain sorghum.

    Signed in Washington, DC on July 31, 2006.
Teresa C. Lasseter,
Administrator, Farm Service Agency.
 [FR Doc. E6-13223 Filed 8-11-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-05-P

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