Opportunity for Designation in the Amarillo, TX; Cairo, IL; State of Louisiana; State of North Carolina; Belmond, IA; State of New Jersey; and State of New York Areas; Request for Comments on the Official Agencies Servicing These Areas, 16068-16069 [2010-7122]

Download as PDF 16068 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 61 / Wednesday, March 31, 2010 / Notices designations to provide official services in these areas. As a result, GIPSA did not ask for additional comments. GIPSA evaluated all available information regarding the designation criteria in section 7(f)(1) of the USGSA (7 U.S.C. 79(f)) and determined that Champaign, Detroit, Eastern Iowa, Enid, Keokuk, Michigan, and Omaha are able to provide official services in the geographic areas specified in the September 4, 2009 Federal Register for which they applied. These designation actions to provide official services in the specified areas are effective April 1, 2010 and terminate on March 31, 2013. Interested persons may obtain official services by calling the telephone numbers listed below: Designation start Official agency Headquarters location and telephone Champaign ....................................... Champaign, IL (217–398–0723). Additional Locations: Hoopeston, IL; Lake Village, IN; and Terre Haute, IN. Emmett, MI (810–395–2105) .................................................................... Davenport, IA (563–322–7149). Additional Locations: Dubuque, IA; Muscatine, IA; Gladstone, IL; and Rochelle, IL. Enid, OK (916–374–9700). Additional Location: Catoosa, OK ................. Keokuk, IA (319–524–6482). Additional Location: Havana, IL ................. Marshall, MI (269–781–2711). Additional Locations: Cairo, OH and Carrollton, MI. Omaha, NE (402–341–6739) .................................................................... Detroit .............................................. Eastern Iowa .................................... Enid .................................................. Keokuk ............................................. Michigan ........................................... Omaha ............................................. Section 7(f)(1) of the USGSA authorizes GIPSA’s Administrator 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)(1)). Under section 7(g)(1) of the USGSA, designations of official agencies are effective for 3 years unless terminated by the Secretary; however, designations may be renewed according to the criteria and procedures prescribed in section 7(f) of the Act. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 71–87k. J. Dudley Butler, Administrator, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration. [FR Doc. 2010–7120 Filed 3–30–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–KD–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration Opportunity for Designation in the Amarillo, TX; Cairo, IL; State of Louisiana; State of North Carolina; Belmond, IA; State of New Jersey; and State of New York Areas; Request for Comments on the Official Agencies Servicing These Areas jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, USDA. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The designations of the official agencies listed below will end on September 30, 2010. We are asking persons or governmental agencies interested in providing official services in the areas presently served by these agencies to submit an application for VerDate Nov<24>2008 19:40 Mar 30, 2010 Jkt 220001 designation. In addition, we are asking for comments on the quality of services provided by the following designated agencies: Amarillo Grain Exchange, Inc. (Amarillo); Cairo Grain Inspection Agency, Inc. (Cairo); Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (Louisiana); North Carolina Department of Agriculture (North Carolina); and D. R. Schaal Agency, Inc. (Schaal). DATES: Applications and comments must be received by April 30, 2010. ADDRESSES: Submit applications and comments concerning this notice using any of the following methods: • Internet: Apply using FGISonline (https://fgis.gipsa.usda.gov/ default_home_FGIS.aspx) by clicking on the Delegations/Designations and Export Registrations (DDR) link. You will need to obtain an FGISonline customer number and USDA eAuthentication username and password prior to applying. Submit comments at https:// www.regulations.gov. Instructions for submitting and reading comments are detailed on the site. • Hand Delivery/Courier Address: William A. Ashley, Acting Review Branch Chief, Compliance Division, GIPSA, USDA, Room 1647–S, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250. • Mail: William A. Ashley, Acting Review Branch Chief, Compliance Division, GIPSA, USDA, STOP 3604, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250–3604. • Fax: William A. Ashley, 202–690– 2755. • E-mail: William.A.Ashley@usda.gov. Read Applications and Comments: All applications and comments will be available for public inspection at the office above during regular business hours (7 CFR 1.27(c)). PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Designation end 4/1/2010 3/31/2013 4/1/2010 4/1/2010 3/31/2013 3/31/2013 4/1/2010 4/1/2010 4/1/2010 3/31/2013 3/31/2013 3/31/2013 4/1/2010 3/31/2013 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William A. Ashley, 202–720–8262 or William.A.Ashley@usda.gov. Section 7(f)(1) of the United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA) (7 U.S.C. 71– 87k) authorizes GIPSA’s Administrator 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. Under section 7(g)(1) of the USGSA, designations of official agencies are effective for 3 years unless terminated by the Secretary, but may be renewed according to the criteria and procedures prescribed in section 7(f) of the Act. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Areas Open for Designation Amarillo Pursuant to Section 7(f)(2) of the Act, the following geographic areas, in the States of Oklahoma and Texas are assigned to this official agency: • Armstrong (north of Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River), Carson, Childress, Collingsworth, Dallam, Deaf Smith (east of U.S. Route 385), Donley, Gray, Hansford, Hall (east of U.S. Route 287), Harley, Hemphill, Hutchinson, Lipscomb, Moore, Ochiltree, Oldham, Potter, Randall (north of Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River, State Route 217 and FM 1062), Roberts, Sherman, and Wheeler Counties in Texas. • Beaver, Cimarron, and Texas Counties in Oklahoma. Cairo Pursuant to Section 7(f)(2) of the Act, the following geographic areas, in the States of Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee are assigned to this official agency: E:\FR\FM\31MRN1.SGM 31MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 61 / Wednesday, March 31, 2010 / Notices • Alexander, Jackson County (south of State Route 3, State Route 149, and State Route 13; west of U.S. Route 51), Johnson, Hardin, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, Randolph County (south of State Route 150 and south of State Route 3), and Union Counties in Illinois. • Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, McCracken, and Trigg Counties in Kentucky. • Benton, Dickson, Henry, Houston, Humphreys, Lake, Montgomery, Obion, Stewart, and Weakley Counties in Tennessee. The Cargill, Inc., grain elevator in Tiptonville, Lake County, Tennessee, which is located within Cairo’s assigned areas, is currently serviced, and will continue to be serviced by Midsouth Grain Inspection Service. Louisiana Pursuant to Section 7(f)(2) of the Act, the entire State of Louisiana, except those export port locations within the State which are serviced by GIPSA, is assigned to this official agency. jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES North Carolina Pursuant to Section 7(f)(2) of the Act, the entire State of North Carolina, except those export port locations within the State which are serviced by GIPSA, is assigned to this official agency. Schaal Pursuant to Section 7(f)(2) of the Act, the following geographic areas, in the States of Iowa, Minnesota, New Jersey, and New York are assigned to this official agency: • Butler (north of County Road C23 and County Road C33, east of County Road T47, and west of State Highway 188/County Road T64), Cerro Gordo, Floyd (west of County Road T64 and north of County Road B60), Franklin (north of County Road C55, County Road C25, and County Road C23 and west of U.S. Route 65, County Road S41, and County Road S56), Hancock, Kossuth (east of U.S. Route 169), Mitchell, Winnebago, Worth, Wright (north of State Route 3 and Interstate 35 and east of State Route 17 and U.S. Route 65) Counties in Iowa. The following grain elevators, located within Schaal’s assigned geographic areas in the State of Iowa, are not serviced by Schaal: (1) Agvantage F.S., Chapin, Franklin County; (2) Five Star Coop, Rockwell, Cerro Gordo County (both serviced by Central Iowa Grain Inspection Service, Inc.); and (3) West Bend Elevator Co., Algona, Kossuth County; Stateline Coop, Burt, Kossuth County; Gold-Eagle, Goldfield, Wright VerDate Nov<24>2008 19:40 Mar 30, 2010 Jkt 220001 County; and North Central Coop, Holmes, Wright County (serviced by Sioux City Inspection and Weighing Service Company). • Faribault, Freeborn, and Mower Counties in Minnesota. • The entire States of New Jersey and New York, except those export port locations within the States which are serviced by GIPSA. Opportunity for Designation Interested persons or governmental agencies may apply for designation to provide official services in the geographic areas specified above under the provisions of section 7(f) of the USGSA and 7 CFR 800.196(d). Designation in the specified geographic areas is for the period beginning October 1, 2010, and ending September 30, 2013. To apply for designation or for more information, contact William A. Ashley at the address listed above or visit GIPSA’s Web site at https:// www.gipsa.usda.gov. Request for Comments We are publishing this notice to provide interested persons the opportunity to comment on the quality of services provided by the Amarillo, Cairo, Louisiana, North Carolina, and Schaal official agencies. In the designation process, we are particularly interested in receiving comments citing reasons and pertinent data supporting or objecting to the designation of the applicants. Submit all comments to William A. Ashley at the above address or at https://www.regulations.gov. We consider applications, comments, and other available information when determining which applicant will be designated. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 71–87k. J. Dudley Butler, Administrator, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration. [FR Doc. 2010–7122 Filed 3–30–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–KD–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Notice of Southeast Washington Resource Advisory Committee Meeting Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: Pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463) and under the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act of 2000, as amended, (Pub. L. 110–343), the Umatilla National PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 16069 Forest, Southeast Washington Resource Advisory Committee will conduct a business meeting. The meeting is open to the public. DATES: Wednesday, April 7, 2010, beginning at 6:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: Pomeroy Ranger District Office, 71 West Main Street, Pomeroy, Washington. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Agenda topics will include review and approval of project proposals, and is an open public forum. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Monte Fujishin, Designated Federal Official, at (509) 843–1891 or e-mail mfujishin@fs.fed.us. Dated: March 24, 2010. Monte Fujishin, District Ranger, Pomeroy Ranger District, Umatilla National Forest. [FR Doc. 2010–7116 Filed 3–30–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–BH–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Alpine County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Alpine County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will hold a meeting. DATES: The meeting will be held on April 20, 2010, and will begin at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held in Alpine County at the Alpine Early Learning Center, 100 Foothill Road, Markleeville, CA 96120. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marnie Bonesteel, RAC Coordinator, USDA, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District, 1536 S. Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89701 (775) 352–1240; E–MAIL mbonesteel@fs.fed.us. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Agenda items to be covered include: (1) Congratulate new members (2) Discuss and vote on committee bylaws and elect a chairperson (3) Review Title II projects and recommend projects for funding (4) Public Comment. The meeting is open to the public. Public input opportunity will be provided and individuals will have the opportunity to address the Committee at that time. Dated: March 23, 2010. Genny E. Wilson, Designated Federal Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–6998 Filed 3–30–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M E:\FR\FM\31MRN1.SGM 31MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 61 (Wednesday, March 31, 2010)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2010-7122]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration


Opportunity for Designation in the Amarillo, TX; Cairo, IL; State 
of Louisiana; State of North Carolina; Belmond, IA; State of New 
Jersey; and State of New York Areas; Request for Comments on the 
Official Agencies Servicing These Areas

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

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The designations of the official agencies listed below will 
end on September 30, 2010. We are asking persons or governmental 
agencies interested in providing official services in the areas 
presently served by these agencies to submit an application for 
designation. In addition, we are asking for comments on the quality of 
services provided by the following designated agencies: Amarillo Grain 
Exchange, Inc. (Amarillo); Cairo Grain Inspection Agency, Inc. (Cairo); 
Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (Louisiana); North 
Carolina Department of Agriculture (North Carolina); and D. R. Schaal 
Agency, Inc. (Schaal).

DATES: Applications and comments must be received by April 30, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Submit applications and comments concerning this notice 
using any of the following methods:
     Internet: Apply using FGISonline (https://fgis.gipsa.usda.gov/default_home_FGIS.aspx) by clicking on the 
Delegations/Designations and Export Registrations (DDR) link. You will 
need to obtain an FGISonline customer number and USDA eAuthentication 
username and password prior to applying. Submit comments at https://www.regulations.gov. Instructions for submitting and reading comments 
are detailed on the site.
     Hand Delivery/Courier Address: William A. Ashley, Acting 
Review Branch Chief, Compliance Division, GIPSA, USDA, Room 1647-S, 
1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250.
     Mail: William A. Ashley, Acting Review Branch Chief, 
Compliance Division, GIPSA, USDA, STOP 3604, 1400 Independence Avenue, 
SW., Washington, DC 20250-3604.
     Fax: William A. Ashley, 202-690-2755.
     E-mail: William.A.Ashley@usda.gov.
    Read Applications and Comments: All applications and comments will 
be available for public inspection at the office above during regular 
business hours (7 CFR 1.27(c)).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William A. Ashley, 202-720-8262 or 
William.A.Ashley@usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 7(f)(1) of the United States Grain 
Standards Act (USGSA) (7 U.S.C. 71-87k) authorizes GIPSA's 
Administrator 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. 
Under section 7(g)(1) of the USGSA, designations of official agencies 
are effective for 3 years unless terminated by the Secretary, but may 
be renewed according to the criteria and procedures prescribed in 
section 7(f) of the Act.

Areas Open for Designation

Amarillo

    Pursuant to Section 7(f)(2) of the Act, the following geographic 
areas, in the States of Oklahoma and Texas are assigned to this 
official agency:
     Armstrong (north of Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red 
River), Carson, Childress, Collingsworth, Dallam, Deaf Smith (east of 
U.S. Route 385), Donley, Gray, Hansford, Hall (east of U.S. Route 287), 
Harley, Hemphill, Hutchinson, Lipscomb, Moore, Ochiltree, Oldham, 
Potter, Randall (north of Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River, State 
Route 217 and FM 1062), Roberts, Sherman, and Wheeler Counties in 
Texas.
     Beaver, Cimarron, and Texas Counties in Oklahoma.

Cairo

    Pursuant to Section 7(f)(2) of the Act, the following geographic 
areas, in the States of Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee are assigned 
to this official agency:

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     Alexander, Jackson County (south of State Route 3, State 
Route 149, and State Route 13; west of U.S. Route 51), Johnson, Hardin, 
Massac, Pope, Pulaski, Randolph County (south of State Route 150 and 
south of State Route 3), and Union Counties in Illinois.
     Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, 
Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, McCracken, and Trigg Counties in Kentucky.
     Benton, Dickson, Henry, Houston, Humphreys, Lake, 
Montgomery, Obion, Stewart, and Weakley Counties in Tennessee.
    The Cargill, Inc., grain elevator in Tiptonville, Lake County, 
Tennessee, which is located within Cairo's assigned areas, is currently 
serviced, and will continue to be serviced by Midsouth Grain Inspection 
Service.

Louisiana

    Pursuant to Section 7(f)(2) of the Act, the entire State of 
Louisiana, except those export port locations within the State which 
are serviced by GIPSA, is assigned to this official agency.

North Carolina

    Pursuant to Section 7(f)(2) of the Act, the entire State of North 
Carolina, except those export port locations within the State which are 
serviced by GIPSA, is assigned to this official agency.

Schaal

    Pursuant to Section 7(f)(2) of the Act, the following geographic 
areas, in the States of Iowa, Minnesota, New Jersey, and New York are 
assigned to this official agency:
     Butler (north of County Road C23 and County Road C33, east 
of County Road T47, and west of State Highway 188/County Road T64), 
Cerro Gordo, Floyd (west of County Road T64 and north of County Road 
B60), Franklin (north of County Road C55, County Road C25, and County 
Road C23 and west of U.S. Route 65, County Road S41, and County Road 
S56), Hancock, Kossuth (east of U.S. Route 169), Mitchell, Winnebago, 
Worth, Wright (north of State Route 3 and Interstate 35 and east of 
State Route 17 and U.S. Route 65) Counties in Iowa.
    The following grain elevators, located within Schaal's assigned 
geographic areas in the State of Iowa, are not serviced by Schaal: (1) 
Agvantage F.S., Chapin, Franklin County; (2) Five Star Coop, Rockwell, 
Cerro Gordo County (both serviced by Central Iowa Grain Inspection 
Service, Inc.); and (3) West Bend Elevator Co., Algona, Kossuth County; 
Stateline Coop, Burt, Kossuth County; Gold-Eagle, Goldfield, Wright 
County; and North Central Coop, Holmes, Wright County (serviced by 
Sioux City Inspection and Weighing Service Company).
     Faribault, Freeborn, and Mower Counties in Minnesota.
     The entire States of New Jersey and New York, except those 
export port locations within the States which are serviced by GIPSA.

Opportunity for Designation

    Interested persons or governmental agencies may apply for 
designation to provide official services in the geographic areas 
specified above under the provisions of section 7(f) of the USGSA and 7 
CFR 800.196(d). Designation in the specified geographic areas is for 
the period beginning October 1, 2010, and ending September 30, 2013. To 
apply for designation or for more information, contact William A. 
Ashley at the address listed above or visit GIPSA's Web site at https://www.gipsa.usda.gov.

Request for Comments

    We are publishing this notice to provide interested persons the 
opportunity to comment on the quality of services provided by the 
Amarillo, Cairo, Louisiana, North Carolina, and Schaal official 
agencies. In the designation process, we are particularly interested in 
receiving comments citing reasons and pertinent data supporting or 
objecting to the designation of the applicants. Submit all comments to 
William A. Ashley at the above address or at https://www.regulations.gov.
    We consider applications, comments, and other available information 
when determining which applicant will be designated.

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 71-87k.

J. Dudley Butler,
Administrator, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration.
[FR Doc. 2010-7122 Filed 3-30-10; 8:45 am]
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