Opportunity for Designation in the Hastings Area; Request for Comments on the Official Agency Servicing This Area, 24672-24673 [2017-10988]

Download as PDF 24672 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 102 / Tuesday, May 30, 2017 / Notices line; the North Dakota-South Dakota State line east to U.S. Route 83; U.S. Route 83 north to State Route 13; State Route 13 east and north to McIntosh County; the northern McIntosh County line east to Dickey County; the northern Dickey County line east to U.S. Route 281; U.S. Route 281 south to the North Dakota-South Dakota State line; the North Dakota-South Dakota State line east; bounded on the east by the eastern South Dakota State line (the Big Sioux River) to A54B; bounded on the south by A54B west to State Route 11; State Route 11 north to State Route 44 (U.S. 18); State Route 44 west to the Missouri River; the Missouri River southsoutheast to the South Dakota State line; the southern South Dakota State line west; and bounded on the west by the western South Dakota State line north; the western North Dakota State line north to U.S. Route 12. Opportunity for Designation Interested persons or governmental agencies may apply for designation to provide official services in the geographic area specified above under the provisions of section 79(f) of the USGSA and 7 CFR 800.196. Designation in the specified geographic area in North Dakota and South Dakota is for the period beginning October 1, 2017, to September 30, 2022. To apply for designation or to request more information, contact Jacob Thein at the address listed above or visit GIPSA’s Web site at (https://fgis.gipsa.usda.gov/ default_home_FGIS.aspx). sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Request for Comments We are publishing this notice to provide interested persons the opportunity to comment on the quality of services provided by the Aberdeen official agency. In the designation process, we are particularly interested in receiving comments citing reasons and pertinent data supporting or objecting to the designation of the applicant. Submit all comments to Jacob Thein 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. Randall D. Jones, Acting Administrator, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration. [FR Doc. 2017–10996 Filed 5–26–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–KD–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:59 May 26, 2017 Jkt 241001 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration Opportunity for Designation in the Hastings Area; Request for Comments on the Official Agency Servicing This Area Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, USDA. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The designation of the official agency listed below will end on September 30, 2017. We are asking persons or governmental agencies interested in providing official services in the areas presently served by this agency to submit an application for designation. In addition, we are asking for comments on the quality of services provided by the following designated agency: Hastings Grain Inspection, Inc. (Hastings). DATES: Applications and comments must be received by June 29, 2017. 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. • Mail, Courier or Hand Delivery: Jacob Thein, Compliance Officer, USDA, GIPSA, FGIS, QACD, 10383 North Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, MO 64153. • Fax: Jacob Thein, 816–872–1257. • Email: FGIS.QACD@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: Jacob Thein, 816–866–2223 or FGIS.QACD@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 79(f) of the United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA) authorizes the Secretary 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 services (7 U.S.C. 79(f)). Under section 79(g) of the USGSA, designations of official agencies are effective for no longer than five years, unless terminated by the Secretary, and may be renewed according to the criteria and procedures prescribed in section 79(f) of the USGSA. Areas Open for Designation Hastings Pursuant to Section 79(f)(2) of the USGSA, the following geographic area in the State of Nebraska is assigned to this official agency. In Nebraska Bounded on the north by the northern Nebraska State line from the western Sioux County line east to the eastern Knox County line; bounded on the east by the eastern and southern Knox County lines; the eastern Antelope County line; the northern Madison County line east to U.S. Route 81; U.S. Route 81 south to the southern Madison County line; the southern Madison County line; the eastern Boone, Nance, and Merrick County lines; the Platte River southwest; the eastern Hamilton County line; the northern and eastern Fillmore County lines; the southern Fillmore County line west to U.S. Route 81; U.S. Route 81 south to State Highway 8; State Highway 8 west to the County Road 1 mile west of U.S. Route 81; the County Road south to the southern Nebraska State line; bounded on the south by the southern Nebraska State line, from the County Road 1 mile west of U.S. Route 81, west to the western Dundy County line; and bounded on the west by the western Dundy, Chase, Perkins, and Keith County lines; the southern and western Garden County lines; the southern Morrill County line west to U.S. Route 385; U.S. Route 385 north to the southern Box Butte County line; the southern and western Sioux County lines north to the northern Nebraska State line. The following grain elevators are part of this geographic area assignment. In Kansas Grain Inspection Service, Inc.’s area: Farmers Coop, Big Springs, Deuel County, Nebraska; and Big Springs Elevator, Big Springs, Deuel County, Nebraska. In Fremont Grain Inspection Department, Inc.’s area: Huskers Cooperative Grain Company, Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska. Opportunity for Designation Interested persons or governmental agencies may apply for designation to provide official services in the geographic area specified above under E:\FR\FM\30MYN1.SGM 30MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 102 / Tuesday, May 30, 2017 / Notices the provisions of section 79(f) of the USGSA and 7 CFR 800.196. Designation in the specified geographic area in Nebraska is for the period beginning October 1, 2017, to September 30, 2022. To apply for designation or to request more information, contact Jacob Thein at the address listed above or visit GIPSA’s Web site at (https:// fgis.gipsa.usda.gov/default_home_ FGIS.aspx). Request for Comments We are publishing this notice to provide interested persons the opportunity to comment on the quality of services provided by the Hastings official agency. In the designation process, we are particularly interested in receiving comments citing reasons and pertinent data supporting or objecting to the designation of the applicant. Submit all comments to Jacob Thein 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. Randall D. Jones, Acting Administrator, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration. [FR Doc. 2017–10988 Filed 5–26–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–KD–P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Agenda and Notice of Public Meeting of the New Hampshire Advisory Committee Commission on Civil Rights. Announcement of meetings. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission), and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), that a planning meeting of the New Hampshire Advisory Committee to the Commission will convene at 12:00 p.m. (EDT) on Friday, June 16, 2017, in Room P435, University of New Hampshire, 88 Commercial Street, Manchester, NH. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct orientation for the newly appointed Committee and discuss current civil rights issues of importance in the state. DATES: Friday, June 16, 2017, at 12:00 p.m. (EDT). ADDRESSES: University of New Hampshire, Room P435, 88 Commercial St., Manchester, NH 03101. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:59 May 26, 2017 Jkt 241001 24673 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Barbara J. Delaviez, Designated Federal Official (DFO), ero@usccr.gov, 202–376– 7533. Notice of Public Meeting of the Oregon Advisory Committee If other persons who plan to attend the meeting require other accommodations, please contact Evelyn Bohor at ebohor@ usccr.gov at the Eastern Regional Office at least ten (10) working days before the scheduled date of the meeting. Members of the public are invited to make statements during the open comment period of the meeting or submit written comments. The comments must be received in the regional office approximately 30 days after each scheduled meeting. Written comments may be mailed to the Eastern Regional Office, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 1150, Washington, DC 20425, faxed to (202) 376–7548, or emailed to Evelyn Bohor at ero@ usccr.gov. Persons who desire additional information may contact the Eastern Regional Office at (202) 376– 7533. Records and documents discussed during the meeting will be available for public viewing as they become available at https://facadatabase.gov/committee/ meetings.aspx?cid=262, and clicking on the ‘‘Meeting Details’’ and ‘‘Documents’’ links. Records generated from this meeting may also be inspected and reproduced at the Eastern Regional Office, as they become available, both before and after the meeting. Persons interested in the work of this advisory committee are advised to go to the Commission’s Web site, www.usccr.gov, or to contact the Eastern Regional Office at the above phone number, email or street address. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Agenda • Welcome and Roll-call Barbara J. Delaviez, Deputy Director and DFO, Eastern Regional Office • Introductions JerriAnne Boggis, Chair, New Hampshire State Advisory Committee • Orientation and brief update on Commission and Region Activities • Discuss current civil rights issues of importance in the state • Next Steps • Open Comment Dated: May 23, 2017. David Mussatt, Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit. [FR Doc. 2017–10966 Filed 5–26–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Announcement of meeting. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) that a meeting of the Oregon Advisory Committee (Committee) to the Commission will be held at 1:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) Monday, June 19, 2017. The purpose of the meeting is for the Committee to consider and discuss potential topics for their FY17 civil rights project. DATES: The meeting will be held on Monday, June 19, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. PDT. SUMMARY: Public call information: Dial: 877–852–6543 Conference ID: 2136543. ADDRESSES: Ana Victoria Fortes (DFO) at afortes@ usccr.gov or (213) 894–3437. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is available to the public through the following toll-free call-in number: 877–852–6543, conference ID number: 2136543. Any interested member of the public may call this number and listen to the meeting. Callers can expect to incur charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, and the Commission will not refund any incurred charges. Callers will incur no charge for calls they initiate over landline connections to the toll-free telephone number. Persons with hearing impairments may also follow the proceedings by first calling the Federal Relay Service at 1–800–977–8339 and providing the Service with the conference call number and conference ID number. Members of the public are entitled to make comments during the open period at the end of the meeting. Members of the public may also submit written comments; the comments must be received in the Regional Programs Unit within 30 days following the meeting. Written comments may be mailed to the Western Regional Office, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 300 North Los Angeles Street, Suite 2010, Los Angeles, CA 90012. They may be faxed to the Commission at (213) 894–0508, or emailed Ana Victoria Fortes at afortes@ usccr.gov. Persons who desire additional information may contact the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E:\FR\FM\30MYN1.SGM 30MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 102 (Tuesday, May 30, 2017)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-10988]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration


Opportunity for Designation in the Hastings Area; Request for 
Comments on the Official Agency Servicing This Area

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

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The designation of the official agency listed below will end 
on September 30, 2017. We are asking persons or governmental agencies 
interested in providing official services in the areas presently served 
by this agency to submit an application for designation. In addition, 
we are asking for comments on the quality of services provided by the 
following designated agency: Hastings Grain Inspection, Inc. 
(Hastings).

DATES: Applications and comments must be received by June 29, 2017.

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.
     Mail, Courier or Hand Delivery: Jacob Thein, Compliance 
Officer, USDA, GIPSA, FGIS, QACD, 10383 North Ambassador Drive, Kansas 
City, MO 64153.
     Fax: Jacob Thein, 816-872-1257.
     Email: FGIS.QACD@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: Jacob Thein, 816-866-2223 or 
FGIS.QACD@usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 79(f) of the United States Grain 
Standards Act (USGSA) authorizes the Secretary 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)). Under section 79(g) 
of the USGSA, designations of official agencies are effective for no 
longer than five years, unless terminated by the Secretary, and may be 
renewed according to the criteria and procedures prescribed in section 
79(f) of the USGSA.

Areas Open for Designation

Hastings

    Pursuant to Section 79(f)(2) of the USGSA, the following geographic 
area in the State of Nebraska is assigned to this official agency.
In Nebraska
    Bounded on the north by the northern Nebraska State line from the 
western Sioux County line east to the eastern Knox County line; bounded 
on the east by the eastern and southern Knox County lines; the eastern 
Antelope County line; the northern Madison County line east to U.S. 
Route 81; U.S. Route 81 south to the southern Madison County line; the 
southern Madison County line; the eastern Boone, Nance, and Merrick 
County lines; the Platte River southwest; the eastern Hamilton County 
line; the northern and eastern Fillmore County lines; the southern 
Fillmore County line west to U.S. Route 81; U.S. Route 81 south to 
State Highway 8; State Highway 8 west to the County Road 1 mile west of 
U.S. Route 81; the County Road south to the southern Nebraska State 
line; bounded on the south by the southern Nebraska State line, from 
the County Road 1 mile west of U.S. Route 81, west to the western Dundy 
County line; and bounded on the west by the western Dundy, Chase, 
Perkins, and Keith County lines; the southern and western Garden County 
lines; the southern Morrill County line west to U.S. Route 385; U.S. 
Route 385 north to the southern Box Butte County line; the southern and 
western Sioux County lines north to the northern Nebraska State line.
    The following grain elevators are part of this geographic area 
assignment. In Kansas Grain Inspection Service, Inc.'s area: Farmers 
Coop, Big Springs, Deuel County, Nebraska; and Big Springs Elevator, 
Big Springs, Deuel County, Nebraska. In Fremont Grain Inspection 
Department, Inc.'s area: Huskers Cooperative Grain Company, Columbus, 
Platte County, Nebraska.

Opportunity for Designation

    Interested persons or governmental agencies may apply for 
designation to provide official services in the geographic area 
specified above under

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the provisions of section 79(f) of the USGSA and 7 CFR 800.196. 
Designation in the specified geographic area in Nebraska is for the 
period beginning October 1, 2017, to September 30, 2022. To apply for 
designation or to request more information, contact Jacob Thein at the 
address listed above or visit GIPSA's Web site at (https://fgis.gipsa.usda.gov/default_home_FGIS.aspx).

Request for Comments

    We are publishing this notice to provide interested persons the 
opportunity to comment on the quality of services provided by the 
Hastings official agency. In the designation process, we are 
particularly interested in receiving comments citing reasons and 
pertinent data supporting or objecting to the designation of the 
applicant. Submit all comments to Jacob Thein 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.

Randall D. Jones,
Acting Administrator, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards 
Administration.
[FR Doc. 2017-10988 Filed 5-26-17; 8:45 am]
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