Cancellation of Minnesota's Delegation, 9502 [E7-3646]

Download as PDF 9502 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 41 / Friday, March 2, 2007 / Notices these courts rulings, it is very important that those interested in this proposed action participate by the close of the 45day comment period so that substantive comments and objections are made available to the Forest Service at a time when it can meaningfully consider them and respond to them in the final environmental impact statement. To assist the Forest Service in identifying and considering issues and concerns on the proposed action, comments on the draft environmental impact statement should be as specific as possible. It is also helpful if comments refer to specific pages or chapters of the draft statement. Comments may also address the adequacy of the draft environmental impact statement or the merits of the alternatives formulated and discussed in the statement. Reviewers may wish to refer to the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations for implementing the procedural provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act at 40 CFR 1503.3 in addressing these points. Comments received, including the names and addresses of those who comment, will be considered part of the public record on this proposal and will be available for public inspection. (Authority, 40 CFR 1501.7 and 1508.22; Forest Service Handbook 1909.15, Section 21) Dated: February 15, 2007. Joe L. Meade, Forest Supervisor, Chugach National Forest. [FR Doc. 07–944 Filed 3–1–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Eastern Washington Cascades Provincial Advisory Committee and the Yakima Provincial Advisory Committee Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: The Eastern Washington Cascades Provincial Advisory Committee and the Yakima Provincial Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 21, Monday, April 23, and Friday, May 18, 2007 at the Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forests Headquarters office, 215 Melody Lane, Wenatchee, WA. These meetings will begin 9 a.m. and continue until 4 p.m. During these meetings Provincial Advisory Committee members will continue discussion on Roadless Area considerations and potential Wilderness recommendations in conjunction with Forest Plan Revision for the Okanogan VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:44 Mar 01, 2007 Jkt 211001 and Wenatchee National Forests. All Eastern Washington Cascades and Yakima Province Advisory Committee meetings are open to the public. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct questions regarding this meeting to Paul Hart, Designated Federal Official, USDA, Wenatchee National Forest, 215 Melody Lane, Wenatchee, Washington 98801, 509–664–9200. services since April 7, 1978. On January 2, 2007, Minnesota requested that they cease providing official services on April 2, 2007. Accordingly, Minnesota’s delegation will be cancelled. For export services in Minnesota after April 2, 2007, contact David Mundwiler, Field Office Manager, Toledo, Ohio, telephone number 419–259–6276. Dated: February 26, 2007. Paul Hart, Designated Federal Official, Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forests. [FR Doc. 07–943 Filed 3–1–07; 8:45 am] Pat Donohue-Galvin, Acting Administrator, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration. [FR Doc. E7–3646 Filed 3–1–07; 8:45 am] Authority: 7 U.S.C. 71 et seq. BILLING CODE 3410–KD–P BILLING CODE 3410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration Cancellation of Minnesota’s Delegation DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration Opportunity To Comment on the Applicants for the Savage (MN) Area AGENCY: Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, USDA. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The United States Grain Standards Act, as amended (Act), provides for state agency delegations at export port locations within a state. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (Minnesota) is delegated to provide official export inspection and weighing services. Minnesota requested that they cease providing official services on April 2, 2007. Accordingly, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, USDA (GIPSA) is announcing that Minnesota’s delegation will be cancelled effective April 2, 2007. DATES: Effective April 2, 2007. ADDRESSES: USDA, GIPSA, Karen Guagliardo, Chief, Review Branch, Compliance Division, STOP 3604, room 1647–S, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250–3604. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Guagliardo at 202–720–8262, email Karen.W.Guagliardo@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This action has been reviewed and determined not to be a rule or regulation as defined in Executive Order 12866 and Departmental Regulation 1512–1; therefore, the Executive Order and Departmental Regulation do not apply to this action. Section 7(e)(2) of the Act authorizes GIPSA’ Administrator to delegate authority to a qualified State agency to perform all or specified functions involved in official inspection at export port locations within the state. Minnesota has been delegated authority to provide official export and weighing SUMMARY: GIPSA requests comments on the applicants for designation to provide official services in Minnesota. DATES: Comments must be postmarked or electronically dated on or before April 2, 2007. ADDRESSES: Comments must be submitted in writing to USDA, GIPSA, Karen Guagliardo, Review Branch Chief, Compliance Division, STOP 3604, Room 1647–S, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250–3604. FAX 202–690–2755; e-mail Karen.W.Guagliardo@usda.gov. All comments received will be made available for public inspection at the above address located at 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., during regular business hours. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Guagliardo at 202–720–7312, email Karen.W.Guagliardo@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This action has been reviewed and determined not to be a rule or regulation as defined in Executive Order 12866 and Departmental Regulation 1512–1; therefore, the Executive Order and Departmental Regulation do not apply to this action. In the December 8, 2006, Federal Register (71 FR 71122), GIPSA asked persons interested in providing official services in the Savage, Minnesota, area to submit an application for designation. There were three applicants for the Savage area: Mid-Iowa Grain Inspection, Inc. (Mid-Iowa) and State Grain Inspection, Inc. (State Grain) both PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, USDA. ACTION: Notice. E:\FR\FM\02MRN1.SGM 02MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 41 (Friday, March 2, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 9502]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-3646]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration


Cancellation of Minnesota's Delegation

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

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The United States Grain Standards Act, as amended (Act), 
provides for state agency delegations at export port locations within a 
state. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (Minnesota) is delegated 
to provide official export inspection and weighing services. Minnesota 
requested that they cease providing official services on April 2, 2007. 
Accordingly, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, 
USDA (GIPSA) is announcing that Minnesota's delegation will be 
cancelled effective April 2, 2007.

DATES: Effective April 2, 2007.

ADDRESSES: USDA, GIPSA, Karen Guagliardo, Chief, Review Branch, 
Compliance Division, STOP 3604, room 1647-S, 1400 Independence Ave., 
SW., Washington, DC 20250-3604.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Guagliardo at 202-720-8262, e-
mail Karen.W.Guagliardo@usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This action has been reviewed and determined 
not to be a rule or regulation as defined in Executive Order 12866 and 
Departmental Regulation 1512-1; therefore, the Executive Order and 
Departmental Regulation do not apply to this action.
    Section 7(e)(2) of the Act authorizes GIPSA' Administrator to 
delegate authority to a qualified State agency to perform all or 
specified functions involved in official inspection at export port 
locations within the state. Minnesota has been delegated authority to 
provide official export and weighing services since April 7, 1978. On 
January 2, 2007, Minnesota requested that they cease providing official 
services on April 2, 2007. Accordingly, Minnesota's delegation will be 
cancelled. For export services in Minnesota after April 2, 2007, 
contact David Mundwiler, Field Office Manager, Toledo, Ohio, telephone 
number 419-259-6276.

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 71 et seq.

Pat Donohue-Galvin,
Acting Administrator, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards 
Administration.
 [FR Doc. E7-3646 Filed 3-1-07; 8:45 am]
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