Opportunity for Designation in the State of Alabama; Saginaw, TX; Essex, IL; Springfield, IL; Savage, MN; and State of Washington Areas; Request for Comments on the Official Agencies Servicing These Areas, 31580-31581 [2011-13452]

Download as PDF 31580 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 105 / Wednesday, June 1, 2011 / Notices 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 no longer than 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. 2011–13453 Filed 5–31–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–KD–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration Opportunity for Designation in the State of Alabama; Saginaw, TX; Essex, IL; Springfield, IL; Savage, MN; and State of Washington Areas; Request for Comments on the Official Agencies Servicing These Areas Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, USDA. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The designations of the official agencies listed below will end on December 31, 2011. 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: Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (Alabama); Gulf Country Grain Inspection Service, Inc. (Gulf Country); Kankakee Grain Inspection, Inc. (Kankakee); Springfield Grain Inspection, Inc. (Springfield); State Grain Inspection, Inc. (State Grain); and Washington Department of Agriculture (Washington). DATES: Applications and comments must be received by July 1, 2011. ADDRESSES: Submit applications and comments concerning this notice using any of the following methods: • Applying for Designation on the Internet: Use FGISonline (https://fgis. gipsa.usda.gov/default_home_ FGIS.aspx) and then click on the Delegations/Designations and Export mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:48 May 31, 2011 Jkt 223001 Registrations (DDR) link. You will need to obtain an FGISonline customer number and USDA eAuthentication username and password prior to applying. • Submit Comments Using the Internet: Go to Regulations.gov (https:// www.regulations.gov). Instructions for submitting and reading comments are detailed on the site. • Hand Delivery/Courier Address: William A. Ashley, Acting Quality Assurance and Designation Branch Chief, Quality Assurance and Compliance Division, GIPSA, USDA, Room 1647–S, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250. • Mail: William A. Ashley, Acting Quality Assurance and Designation Branch Chief, Quality Assurance and 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. 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 Alabama • Pursuant to Section 7(f)(2) of the Act, the following geographic area, the entire State of Alabama, except those export port locations within the State, is assigned to this official agency. Gulf Country Pursuant to Section 7(f)(2) of the Act, the following geographic area in the State of Texas is assigned to this agency: • Bounded on the North by the northern Young, Jack, Montague, Cooke, Grayson, Fannin, Lamar, Red River, PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Morris, and Marion County lines east to the Texas State line; • Bounded on the East by the eastern Texas State line south to the southern Shelby County line; • Bounded on the South by the southern Shelby, Rusk, Smith, Henderson, Navarro, Hill, Bosque, Hamilton, and Mills County lines west to the western Mills County line; and • Bounded on the West by the western Mills, Comanche, Eastland, Stephens, and Young County lines north to the northern Young County line. Kankakee Pursuant to Section 7(f)(2) of the Act, the following geographic area, in the State of Illinois, is assigned to this official agency: • Bounded on the North by the northern Bureau County line; the northern LaSalle and Grundy County lines; the northern Will County line east-southeast to Interstate 57; • Bounded on the East by Interstate 57 south to U.S. Route 52; U.S. Route 52 south to the Kankakee County line; • Bounded on the South by the southern Kankakee and Grundy County lines; the southern LaSalle County line west to State Route 17; State Route 17 west to U.S. Route 51; U.S. Route 51 north to State Route 18; State Route 18 west to State Route 26; State Route 26 south to State Route 116; State Route 116 south to Interstate 74; Interstate 74 west to the western Peoria County line; and • Bounded on the West by the western Peoria and Stark County lines; the northern Stark County line east to State Route 40; State Route 40 north to the Bureau County line. Springfield Pursuant to Section 7(f)(2) of the Act, the following geographic area, in the State of Illinois, is assigned to this official agency: • Bounded on the North by the northern Schuyler, Cass, and Menard County lines; the western Logan County line north to State Route 10; State Route 10 east to the west side of Beason; • Bounded on the East by a straight line from the west side of Beason southwest to Elkhart on Interstate 55; a straight line from Elkhart southeast to Stonington on State Route 48; a straight line from Stonington southwest to Irving on State Route 16; • Bounded on the South by State Route 16 west to the eastern Macoupin County line; the eastern, southern, and western Macoupin County lines; the southern and western Greene County lines; the southern Pike County line; and E:\FR\FM\01JNN1.SGM 01JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 105 / Wednesday, June 1, 2011 / Notices • Bounded on the West by the western Pike County line west to U.S. route 54; U.S. Route 54 northeast to State Route 107; State Route 107 northeast to State Route 104; State Route 104 east to the western Morgan County line. The western Morgan, Cass, and Schuyler County lines. The following grain elevator, located outside of the above contiguous geographic area, is part of this geographic area assignment: East Lincoln Farmers Grain Co., Lincoln, Logan County (located inside Central Illinois Grain Inspection, Inc.’s, area). State Grain Pursuant to Section 7(f)(2) of the Act, the following geographic area, the State of Minnesota, is assigned to this official agency: • Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington, Carver, Scott, Dakota, Brown, Nicollet, Le Sueur, Rice, Goodhue, Watonwan, Blue Earth, Waseca, Steele, Dodge, McLeod, and Sibley Counties. Washington Pursuant to Section 7(f)(2) of the Act, the following geographic areas, in the States of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, are assigned to this official agency: • The northern half of the State of Idaho down to the northern boundaries of Adams, Valley, and Lemhi Counties. • The entire States of Oregon and Washington, except those export port locations within the States that are serviced by GIPSA or assigned to this Official Agency. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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 January 1, 2012, and ending December 31, 2014. 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 Alabama, Gulf Country, Kankakee, Springfield, State Grain, and Washington official agencies. In the designation process, we are particularly interested in receiving comments citing reasons and pertinent data supporting or objecting to the VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:48 May 31, 2011 Jkt 223001 31581 engaged in financial transactions, that is, transactions involving the creation, liquidation, or change in ownership of financial assets, or in facilitating financial transactions; and those engaged in the intermediating as the consequence of pooling risks and facilitating such intermediation. The Real Estate subsector comprises Authority: 7 U.S.C. 71–87k. establishments primarily engaged in J. Dudley Butler, leasing real estate to others, as well as Administrator, Grain Inspection, Packers and real estate managers, agents, and Stockyards Administration. brokers. The Rental and Leasing [FR Doc. 2011–13452 Filed 5–31–11; 8:45 am] subsector comprises establishments BILLING CODE 3410–KD–P primarily engaged in acquiring, owning, and making available a wide variety of tangible goods such as machinery, equipment, computers, and consumer DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE goods to businesses or individuals, in Submission for OMB Review; return for a periodic rental or lease Comment Request payment. The economic census will produce basic statistics by kind of The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management and business on number of establishments, revenue, payroll, and employment. It Budget (OMB) for clearance the also will yield a variety of subject following proposal for collection of statistics, including revenue by product information under the provisions of the line, and other industry-specific Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. measures, such as insurance benefits chapter 35). paid to policyholders, exported services, Agency: U.S. Census Bureau. Title: 2012 Economic Census Covering purchased transportation, and exported energy. Basic statistics will be Utilities; Transportation and summarized for the United States, Warehousing; Finance and Insurance; states, metropolitan areas and, in some and Real Estate and Rental and Leasing cases, for counties and places. Sectors. Tabulations of subject statistics also will OMB Control Number: 0607–0931. Form Number(s): The 36 report forms present data for the United States and, in some cases, for states. covered by this request are too The economic census is the primary numerous to list here. source of facts about the structure and Type of Request: Reinstatement, with functioning of the Nation’s economy change, of an expired collection. and features unique industry and Burden Hours: 811,142. geographic detail. Economic census Number of Respondents: 623,955. statistics serve as part of the framework Average Hours per Response: 1.3 for the national accounts and provide hours. essential information for government, Needs and Uses: The 2012 Economic business, and the general public. The Census covering the Utilities; Federal Government uses information Transportation and Warehousing; from the economic census as an Finance and Insurance; and Real Estate important part of the framework for the and Rental and Leasing sectors will use national income and product accounts, a mail canvass, supplemented by data input-output tables, economic indices, from Federal administrative records, to and other composite measures that serve measure the economic activity of more as the factual basis for economic policythan 1,039,000 establishments in these making, planning, and program sectors of the economy as classified in administration. Further, the census the North American Industry provides sampling frames and Classification System (NAICS). benchmarks for current surveys of The Utilities sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in the business which track short-term economic trends, serve as economic provision of utility services through a indicators, and contribute critical source permanent infrastructure. The data for current estimates of gross Transportation sector comprises domestic product. State and local establishments primarily engaged in governments rely on the economic transporting people and goods. The census as a unique source of Warehousing sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in the comprehensive economic statistics for small geographic areas for use in policywarehousing and storage of goods. The Finance and Insurance sector comprises making, planning, and program administration. Finally, industry, two types of establishments: Those 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 applicants will be designated. PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\01JNN1.SGM 01JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 105 (Wednesday, June 1, 2011)]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration


Opportunity for Designation in the State of Alabama; Saginaw, TX; 
Essex, IL; Springfield, IL; Savage, MN; and State of Washington 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 December 31, 2011. 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: Alabama 
Department of Agriculture and Industries (Alabama); Gulf Country Grain 
Inspection Service, Inc. (Gulf Country); Kankakee Grain Inspection, 
Inc. (Kankakee); Springfield Grain Inspection, Inc. (Springfield); 
State Grain Inspection, Inc. (State Grain); and Washington Department 
of Agriculture (Washington).

DATES:  Applications and comments must be received by July 1, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Submit applications and comments concerning this notice 
using any of the following methods:
     Applying for Designation on the Internet: Use FGISonline 
(https://fgis.gipsa.usda.gov/default_home_FGIS.aspx) and then click 
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 Using the Internet: Go to Regulations.gov 
(https://www.regulations.gov). Instructions for submitting and reading 
comments are detailed on the site.
     Hand Delivery/Courier Address: William A. Ashley, Acting 
Quality Assurance and Designation Branch Chief, Quality Assurance and 
Compliance Division, GIPSA, USDA, Room 1647-S, 1400 Independence 
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250.
     Mail: William A. Ashley, Acting Quality Assurance and 
Designation Branch Chief, Quality Assurance and 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

Alabama

     Pursuant to Section 7(f)(2) of the Act, the following 
geographic area, the entire State of Alabama, except those export port 
locations within the State, is assigned to this official agency.

Gulf Country

    Pursuant to Section 7(f)(2) of the Act, the following geographic 
area in the State of Texas is assigned to this agency:
     Bounded on the North by the northern Young, Jack, 
Montague, Cooke, Grayson, Fannin, Lamar, Red River, Morris, and Marion 
County lines east to the Texas State line;
     Bounded on the East by the eastern Texas State line south 
to the southern Shelby County line;
     Bounded on the South by the southern Shelby, Rusk, Smith, 
Henderson, Navarro, Hill, Bosque, Hamilton, and Mills County lines west 
to the western Mills County line; and
     Bounded on the West by the western Mills, Comanche, 
Eastland, Stephens, and Young County lines north to the northern Young 
County line.

Kankakee

    Pursuant to Section 7(f)(2) of the Act, the following geographic 
area, in the State of Illinois, is assigned to this official agency:
     Bounded on the North by the northern Bureau County line; 
the northern LaSalle and Grundy County lines; the northern Will County 
line east-southeast to Interstate 57;
     Bounded on the East by Interstate 57 south to U.S. Route 
52; U.S. Route 52 south to the Kankakee County line;
     Bounded on the South by the southern Kankakee and Grundy 
County lines; the southern LaSalle County line west to State Route 17; 
State Route 17 west to U.S. Route 51; U.S. Route 51 north to State 
Route 18; State Route 18 west to State Route 26; State Route 26 south 
to State Route 116; State Route 116 south to Interstate 74; Interstate 
74 west to the western Peoria County line; and
     Bounded on the West by the western Peoria and Stark County 
lines; the northern Stark County line east to State Route 40; State 
Route 40 north to the Bureau County line.

Springfield

    Pursuant to Section 7(f)(2) of the Act, the following geographic 
area, in the State of Illinois, is assigned to this official agency:
     Bounded on the North by the northern Schuyler, Cass, and 
Menard County lines; the western Logan County line north to State Route 
10; State Route 10 east to the west side of Beason;
     Bounded on the East by a straight line from the west side 
of Beason southwest to Elkhart on Interstate 55; a straight line from 
Elkhart southeast to Stonington on State Route 48; a straight line from 
Stonington southwest to Irving on State Route 16;
     Bounded on the South by State Route 16 west to the eastern 
Macoupin County line; the eastern, southern, and western Macoupin 
County lines; the southern and western Greene County lines; the 
southern Pike County line; and

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     Bounded on the West by the western Pike County line west 
to U.S. route 54; U.S. Route 54 northeast to State Route 107; State 
Route 107 northeast to State Route 104; State Route 104 east to the 
western Morgan County line. The western Morgan, Cass, and Schuyler 
County lines.
    The following grain elevator, located outside of the above 
contiguous geographic area, is part of this geographic area assignment: 
East Lincoln Farmers Grain Co., Lincoln, Logan County (located inside 
Central Illinois Grain Inspection, Inc.'s, area).

State Grain

    Pursuant to Section 7(f)(2) of the Act, the following geographic 
area, the State of Minnesota, is assigned to this official agency:
     Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington, Carver, Scott, Dakota, 
Brown, Nicollet, Le Sueur, Rice, Goodhue, Watonwan, Blue Earth, Waseca, 
Steele, Dodge, McLeod, and Sibley Counties.

Washington

    Pursuant to Section 7(f)(2) of the Act, the following geographic 
areas, in the States of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, are assigned to 
this official agency:
     The northern half of the State of Idaho down to the 
northern boundaries of Adams, Valley, and Lemhi Counties.
     The entire States of Oregon and Washington, except those 
export port locations within the States that are serviced by GIPSA or 
assigned to this Official Agency.

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 January 1, 2012, and ending December 31, 2014. 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 
Alabama, Gulf Country, Kankakee, Springfield, State Grain, and 
Washington 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 applicants will be designated.

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

J. Dudley Butler,
Administrator, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration.
[FR Doc. 2011-13452 Filed 5-31-11; 8:45 am]
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