United States Standards for Corn, 49498-49499 [2018-21427]

Download as PDF 49498 Proposed Rules Federal Register Vol. 83, No. 191 Tuesday, October 2, 2018 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE [Doc. No. AMS–FGIS–18–0053] 7 CFR Part 810 reopening the comment period an additional 60-days. The realignment of offices within the U.S. Department of Agriculture authorized by the Secretary’s Memorandum dated November 14, 2017, eliminates the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) as a standalone agency. The grain inspection activities formerly part of GIPSA are now organized under AMS. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 71–87k. United States Standards for Canola AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. Request for comments from the public; reopening of comment period. ACTION: The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is reopening the comment period for its request for comments from the public regarding the United States (U.S.) Standards for Canola under the United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA). DATES: The comment period for the document published June 29, 2018 at 83 FR 30590 is reopened. We will consider comments we receive by December 3, 2018. ADDRESSES: Submit comments by any of the following methods: • Postal Mail: Please send your comment addressed to Kendra Kline, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 2043–S, Washington, DC 20250–3614. • Hand Delivery or Courier: Kendra Kline, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 2043–S, Washington, DC 20250–3614. • Internet: Go to https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patrick McCluskey, USDA, AMS; Telephone: (816) 659–8403; Email: Patrick.J.McCluskey@ams.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 29, 2018, AMS published its request for comments from the public in the Federal Register (83 FR 30590) regarding the United States (U.S.) Standards for Canola under the United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA) (7 U.S.C. 71–87k). The comment period for the request for comments ended August 28, 2018. In response to requests from interested stakeholders, AMS is amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:46 Oct 01, 2018 Jkt 247001 Dated: September 27, 2018. Greg Ibach, Under Secretary, Marketing and Regulatory Programs. [FR Doc. 2018–21426 Filed 10–1–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE [Doc. No. AMS–FGIS–18–0054] Authority: 7 U.S.C. 71–87k. 7 CFR Part 810 United States Standards for Soybeans Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Request for comments from the public; reopening of comment period. AGENCY: The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is reopening the comment period for its request for comments from the public regarding the United States (U.S.) Standards for Soybeans under the United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA). DATES: We will consider comments we receive by December 3, 2018. ADDRESSES: Submit comments by any of the following methods: • Postal Mail: Please send your comment addressed to Kendra Kline, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 2043–S, Washington, DC 20250–3614. • Hand Delivery or Courier: Kendra Kline, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 2043–S, Washington, DC 20250–3614. • Internet: Go to https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patrick McCluskey, USDA, AMS; Telephone: (816) 659–8403; Email: Patrick.J.McCluskey@ams.usda.gov. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 On June 29, 2018, AMS published its request for comments from the public in the Federal Register (83 FR 30592) regarding the United States (U.S.) Standards for Soybeans under the United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA) (7 U.S.C. 71–87k). The comment period for the request for comments ended August 28, 2018. In response to requests from interested stakeholders, AMS is reopening the comment period an additional 60-days. The realignment of offices within the U.S. Department of Agriculture authorized by the Secretary’s Memorandum dated November 14, 2017, eliminates the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) as a standalone agency. The grain inspection activities formerly part of GIPSA are now organized under AMS. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: September 27, 2018. Greg Ibach, Under Secretary, Marketing and Regulatory Programs. [FR Doc. 2018–21425 Filed 10–1–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE [Doc. No. AMS–FGIS–18–0052] 7 CFR Part 810 United States Standards for Corn Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Request for comments from the public; reopening of comment period. AGENCY: The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is reopening the comment period for its request for comments from the public regarding the United States (U.S.) Standards for Corn under the United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA). DATES: The comment period for the document published June 29, 2018 at 83 FR 30591 is reopened. We will consider comments we receive by December 3, 2018. SUMMARY: Submit comments by any of the following methods: • Postal Mail: Please send your comment addressed to Kendra Kline, ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\02OCP1.SGM 02OCP1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 191 / Tuesday, October 2, 2018 / Proposed Rules AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 2043–S, Washington, DC 20250–3614. • Hand Delivery or Courier: Kendra Kline, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 2043–S, Washington, DC 20250–3614. • Internet: Go to https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patrick McCluskey, USDA, AMS; Telephone: (816) 659–8403; Email: Patrick.J.McCluskey@ams.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 29, 2018, AMS published its request for comments from the public in the Federal Register (83 FR 30591) regarding the United States (U.S.) Standards for Corn under the United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA) (7 U.S.C. 71–87k). The comment period for the request for comments ended August 28, 2018. In response to requests from interested stakeholders, AMS is reopening the comment period an additional 60-days. The realignment of offices within the U.S. Department of Agriculture authorized by the Secretary’s Memorandum dated November 14, 2017, eliminates the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) as a standalone agency. The grain inspection activities formerly part of GIPSA are now organized under AMS. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 71–87k. Dated: September 27, 2018. Greg Ibach, Under Secretary, Marketing and Regulatory Programs. [FR Doc. 2018–21427 Filed 10–1–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service 7 CFR Part 905 [Doc. No. AMS–SC–18–0065; SC18–905–4 PR] Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Pummelos Grown in Florida; Decreased Assessment Rate Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Proposed rule. amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS1 AGENCY: This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the Citrus Administrative Committee (Committee) to decrease the assessment rate established for the 2018–19 and subsequent fiscal periods. The SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:46 Oct 01, 2018 Jkt 247001 assessment rate would remain in effect indefinitely unless modified, suspended, or terminated. DATES: Comments must be received by November 1, 2018. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments concerning this proposed rule. Comments must be sent to the Docket Clerk, Marketing Order and Agreement Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, STOP 0237, Washington, DC 20250–0237; Fax: (202) 720–8938; or internet: https://www.regulations.gov. Comments should reference the document number and the date and page number of this issue of the Federal Register and will be available for public inspection in the Office of the Docket Clerk during regular business hours, or can be viewed at: https:// www.regulations.gov. All comments submitted in response to this proposed rule will be included in the record and will be made available to the public. Please be advised that the identity of the individuals or entities submitting the comments will be made public on the internet at the address provided above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Abigail Campos, Marketing Specialist, or Christian D. Nissen, Regional Director, Southeast Marketing Field Office, Marketing Order and Agreement Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA; Telephone: (863) 324– 3375, Fax: (863) 291–8614, or Email: Abigail.Campos@ams.usda.gov or Christian.Nissen@ams.usda.gov. Small businesses may request information on complying with this regulation by contacting Richard Lower, Marketing Order and Agreement Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, STOP 0237, Washington, DC 20250–0237; Telephone: (202) 720– 2491, Fax: (202) 720–8938, or Email: Richard.Lower@ams.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This action, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553, proposes an amendment to regulations issued to carry out a marketing order as defined in 7 CFR 900.2(j). This proposed rule is issued under Marketing Agreement and Order No. 905, as amended (7 CFR part 905), regulating the handling of oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and pummelos grown in Florida. Part 905 (referred to as ‘‘the Order’’) is effective under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as amended (7 U.S.C. 601–674), hereinafter referred to as the ‘‘Act.’’ The Committee locally administers the Order and is comprised of growers and PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 49499 handlers operating within the area of production, and a public member. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing this proposed rule in conformance with Executive Orders 13563 and 13175. This proposed rule falls within a category of regulatory actions that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) exempted from Executive Order 12866 review. Additionally, because this proposed rule does not meet the definition of a significant regulatory action, it does not trigger the requirements contained in Executive Order 13771. See OMB’s Memorandum titled ‘‘Interim Guidance Implementing Section 2 of the Executive Order of January 30, 2017, titled ‘Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs’ ’’ (February 2, 2017). This proposed rule has been reviewed under Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. Under the Order now in effect, Florida citrus handlers are subject to assessments. Funds to administer the Order are derived from such assessments. It is intended that the assessment rate would be applicable to all assessable citrus for the 2018–19 crop year, and continue until amended, suspended, or terminated. The Act provides that administrative proceedings must be exhausted before parties may file suit in court. Under section 608c(15)(A) of the Act, any handler subject to an order may file with USDA a petition stating that the order, any provision of the order, or any obligation imposed in connection with the order is not in accordance with law and request a modification of the order or to be exempted therefrom. Such handler is afforded the opportunity for a hearing on the petition. After the hearing, USDA would rule on the petition. The Act provides that the district court of the United States in any district in which the handler is an inhabitant, or has his or her principal place of business, has jurisdiction to review USDA’s ruling on the petition, provided an action is filed not later than 20 days after the date of the entry of the ruling. The Order provides authority for the Committee, with the approval of USDA, to formulate an annual budget of expenses and collect assessments from handlers to administer the program. The members are familiar with the Committee’s needs and with the costs of goods and services in their local area and are thus in a position to formulate an appropriate budget and assessment rate. The assessment rate is formulated and discussed in a public meeting. Thus, all directly affected persons have an opportunity to participate and provide input. E:\FR\FM\02OCP1.SGM 02OCP1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 191 (Tuesday, October 2, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 49498-49499]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-21427]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

[Doc. No. AMS-FGIS-18-0052]

7 CFR Part 810


United States Standards for Corn

AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.

ACTION: Request for comments from the public; reopening of comment 
period.

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SUMMARY: The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) 
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is reopening the comment period 
for its request for comments from the public regarding the United 
States (U.S.) Standards for Corn under the United States Grain 
Standards Act (USGSA).

DATES: The comment period for the document published June 29, 2018 at 
83 FR 30591 is reopened. We will consider comments we receive by 
December 3, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Postal Mail: Please send your comment addressed to Kendra 
Kline,

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AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 2043-S, Washington, DC 
20250-3614.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: Kendra Kline, AMS, USDA, 1400 
Independence Avenue SW, Room 2043-S, Washington, DC 20250-3614.
     Internet: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-
line instructions for submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patrick McCluskey, USDA, AMS; 
Telephone: (816) 659-8403; Email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 29, 2018, AMS published its request 
for comments from the public in the Federal Register (83 FR 30591) 
regarding the United States (U.S.) Standards for Corn under the United 
States Grain Standards Act (USGSA) (7 U.S.C. 71-87k). The comment 
period for the request for comments ended August 28, 2018. In response 
to requests from interested stakeholders, AMS is reopening the comment 
period an additional 60-days.
    The realignment of offices within the U.S. Department of 
Agriculture authorized by the Secretary's Memorandum dated November 14, 
2017, eliminates the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards 
Administration (GIPSA) as a standalone agency. The grain inspection 
activities formerly part of GIPSA are now organized under AMS.

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

    Dated: September 27, 2018.
Greg Ibach,
Under Secretary, Marketing and Regulatory Programs.
[FR Doc. 2018-21427 Filed 10-1-18; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-02-P
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