Opportunity for Designation in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Area; Request for Comments on the Official Agency Servicing This Area, 7527-7528 [2020-02625]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 27 / Monday, February 10, 2020 / Notices of Practice and on all questions under Section 44 of the FACA, ‘‘Public Interest in Wide Usage’’ (7 U.S.C. 2404). Meeting Agenda: The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the PVPO 2020 program activities, the electronic application system, and the working group update. The Board plans to discuss program activities that encourage the development of new plant varieties and address appeals to the Secretary. The meeting will be open to the public. Those wishing to participate are encouraged to preregister by April 1, 2020, by contacting Jeffery Haynes, acting commissioner, at Telephone: (202) 720–1066; Fax: (202) 260–8976, or Email: Jeffery.Haynes@ usda.gov . Meeting Accommodation: The meeting at USDA will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in this public meeting, please notify Jeffery Haynes at: Telephone: (202) 720–1066; Fax: (202) 260–8976, or Email: Jeffery.Haynes@usda.gov. Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a caseby-case basis. Minutes of the meeting will be available for public review 30 days following the meeting on the internet at https://www.ams.usda.gov/ PVPO. Dated: February 4, 2020. Bruce Summers, Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. 2020–02620 Filed 2–7–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE [Doc No. AMS–FGIS–19–0097] Opportunity for Designation in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Area; Request for Comments on the Official Agency Servicing This Area Agricultural Marketing Service. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The designation of the official agency listed below will end on June 30, 2020. We are asking persons or governmental agencies interested in providing official services in the area 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: MidIowa Grain Inspection, Inc. (Mid-Iowa). DATES: Applications and comments must be received by March 11, 2020. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:25 Feb 07, 2020 Jkt 250001 Submit applications and comments concerning this notice using the following methods: • To apply for Designation: Use FGISonline (https:// fgisonline.ams.usda.gov) 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. • To submit Comments: Go to Regulations.gov (https:// www.regulations.gov). Instructions for submitting and reading comments are detailed on the site. Interested persons are invited to submit written comments concerning this notice. All comments must be submitted through the Federal e-rulemaking portal at https:// www.regulations.gov and should reference the document number and the date and page number of this issue of the Federal Register. All comments submitted in response to this notice 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 comments will be made public on the internet at the address provided above. READ APPLICATIONS AND COMMENTS: All comments will be available for public inspection online at https:// www.regulations.gov. If you would like to view the applications, please contact us at FGISQACD@usda.gov (7 CFR 1.27(c)). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jacob Thein, 816–866–2223 or FGISQACD@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 7(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 7(g) of the USGSA (7 U.S.C. 79(g)), 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 7(f) of the USGSA. ADDRESSES: Area Open for Designation Pursuant to Section 7(f)(2) of the USGSA, the following geographic area, in the States of Iowa, Illinois, and Minnesota, is assigned to Mid-Iowa: In Iowa Bounded on the north by the northern Winneshiek and Allamakee County PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 7527 lines; bounded on the east by the eastern Allamakee County line; the eastern and southern Clayton County lines; the eastern Buchanan County line; the northern Jones and Jackson County lines; the eastern Jackson and Clinton County lines; southern Clinton County line; the eastern Cedar County line south to State Route 130; bounded on the south by State Route 130 west to State Route 38; State Route 38 south to Interstate 80; Interstate 80 west to U.S. Route 63; and bounded on the west by U.S. Route 63 north to State Route 8; State Route 8 east to State Route 21; State Route 21 north to D38; D38 east to V49; V49 north to Bremer County; the southern Bremer County line; the western Fayette and Winneshiek County lines. In Illinois Northern Area: Carroll and Whiteside Counties. Central Area: Bounded on the north by State Route 18 east to U.S. Route 51; U.S. Route 51 south to State Route 17; State Route 17 east to Livingston County; and the Livingston County line east to State Route 47; bounded on the east by State Route 47 south to State Route 116; State Route 116 west to Pontiac, which intersects with a straight line running north and south through Arrowsmith to the southern McLean County line; the southern McLean County line east to the eastern DeWitt County line; the eastern DeWitt County line; the eastern Macon County line south to Interstate 72; Interstate 72 northeast to the eastern Piatt County line; the eastern Piatt, Moultrie, and Shelby County lines; bounded on the south by the southern Shelby County line; and a straight line running along the southern Montgomery County line west to State Route 16 to a point approximately one mile northeast of Irving; and bounded on the west by a straight line from this point northeast to Stonington on State Route 48; a straight line from Stonington northwest to Elkhart on Interstate 55; a straight line from Elkhart northeast to the west side of Beason on State Route 10; State Route 10 west to the Logan County line; the western Logan County line; the southern Tazewell County line; the western Tazewell County line; the western Peoria County line north to Interstate 74; Interstate 74 southeast to State Route 116; State Route 116 north to State Route 26; and State Route 26 north to State Route 18. In Minnesota Fillmore, Houston, Olmstead, Wabasha, and Winona Counties. E:\FR\FM\10FEN1.SGM 10FEN1 7528 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 27 / Monday, February 10, 2020 / Notices The following grain elevators are not part of this geographic area assignment and are assigned to: ChampaignDanville Grain Inspection Departments, Inc.: East Lincoln Farmers Grain Co., Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois; Okaw Cooperative, Cadwell, Moultrie County, Illinois; ADM (3 elevators), Farmer City, DeWitt County, Illinois; and Topflight Grain Company, Monticello, Piatt County, Illinois. 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 7(f) of the USGSA and 7 CFR 800.196. Designation in the specified geographic area in Iowa, Illinois, and Minnesota is for the period beginning July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2025. To apply for designation, please apply at FGISonline (https:// fgisonline.ams.usda.gov); or, to request more information, contact Jacob Thein at the address listed above. Request for Comments In this designation process, we are requesting comments on the quality of services provided by the Mid-Iowa official agency. We are, also, interested in receiving comments citing reasons and pertinent data supporting or objecting to the designation of an applicant. Such comments should be submitted through the Federal erulemaking portal 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. Dated: February 4, 2020. Bruce Summers, Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. 2020–02625 Filed 2–7–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES February 5, 2020. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. Comments are requested regarding; whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:58 Feb 07, 2020 Jkt 250001 whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments regarding this information collection received by March 11, 2020 will be considered. Written comments should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), New Executive Office Building, 725—17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20502. Commenters are encouraged to submit their comments to OMB via email to: OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or fax (202) 395–5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250– 7602. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720–8958. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Agricultural Research Service Title: Evaluation of User Satisfaction with NAL internet Sites. OMB Control Number: 0518–0040. Summary of Collection: There is a need to measure user satisfaction with the National Agricultural Library (NAL) internet sites in order for NAL to comply with Executive Order 12862, which directs federal agencies that provide significant services directly to the public to survey customers to determine the kind and quality of services they want and their level of satisfaction with existing services. NAL internet sites are a vast collection of web pages created and maintained by component organizations of NAL and are visited by 8.6 million people per month on average. Need and Use of the Information: The purpose of the research is to ensure that intended audiences find the information provided on the internet sites easy to access, clear, informative, and useful. The research will provide a means by PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 which to classify visitors to the NAL internet sites, to better understand how to serve them. The information generated from this research will enable NAL to evaluate the success of this new modality in response to fulfilling its legislative mandate to disseminate vital agricultural information and truly become the national digital library of agriculture. If the information is not collected, NAL will be limited in its ability to provide accurate, timely information to its user community. Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions; Farms; State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 1,400. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually. Total Burden Hours: 187. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2020–02543 Filed 2–7–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–03–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request February 5, 2020. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. Comments are requested regarding; whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments regarding this information collection received by March 11, 2020 will be considered. Written comments should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), New Executive Office Building, 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20502. Commenters are encouraged to submit E:\FR\FM\10FEN1.SGM 10FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 27 (Monday, February 10, 2020)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

[Doc No. AMS-FGIS-19-0097]


Opportunity for Designation in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Area; 
Request for Comments on the Official Agency Servicing This Area

AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The designation of the official agency listed below will end 
on June 30, 2020. We are asking persons or governmental agencies 
interested in providing official services in the area 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: Mid-Iowa Grain Inspection, Inc. (Mid-
Iowa).

DATES: Applications and comments must be received by March 11, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Submit applications and comments concerning this notice 
using the following methods:
     To apply for Designation: Use FGISonline (https://fgisonline.ams.usda.gov) 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.
     To submit Comments: Go to Regulations.gov (https://www.regulations.gov). Instructions for submitting and reading comments 
are detailed on the site. Interested persons are invited to submit 
written comments concerning this notice. All comments must be submitted 
through the Federal e-rulemaking portal at https://www.regulations.gov 
and should reference the document number and the date and page number 
of this issue of the Federal Register. All comments submitted in 
response to this notice 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 comments will be made public on the 
internet at the address provided above.

READ APPLICATIONS AND COMMENTS:  All comments will be available for 
public inspection online at https://www.regulations.gov. If you would 
like to view the applications, please contact us at [email protected] 
(7 CFR 1.27(c)).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jacob Thein, 816-866-2223 or 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 7(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 7(g) 
of the USGSA (7 U.S.C. 79(g)), 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 7(f) of the USGSA.

Area Open for Designation

    Pursuant to Section 7(f)(2) of the USGSA, the following geographic 
area, in the States of Iowa, Illinois, and Minnesota, is assigned to 
Mid-Iowa:

In Iowa

    Bounded on the north by the northern Winneshiek and Allamakee 
County lines; bounded on the east by the eastern Allamakee County line; 
the eastern and southern Clayton County lines; the eastern Buchanan 
County line; the northern Jones and Jackson County lines; the eastern 
Jackson and Clinton County lines; southern Clinton County line; the 
eastern Cedar County line south to State Route 130; bounded on the 
south by State Route 130 west to State Route 38; State Route 38 south 
to Interstate 80; Interstate 80 west to U.S. Route 63; and bounded on 
the west by U.S. Route 63 north to State Route 8; State Route 8 east to 
State Route 21; State Route 21 north to D38; D38 east to V49; V49 north 
to Bremer County; the southern Bremer County line; the western Fayette 
and Winneshiek County lines.

In Illinois

    Northern Area: Carroll and Whiteside Counties.
    Central Area: Bounded on the north by State Route 18 east to U.S. 
Route 51; U.S. Route 51 south to State Route 17; State Route 17 east to 
Livingston County; and the Livingston County line east to State Route 
47; bounded on the east by State Route 47 south to State Route 116; 
State Route 116 west to Pontiac, which intersects with a straight line 
running north and south through Arrowsmith to the southern McLean 
County line; the southern McLean County line east to the eastern DeWitt 
County line; the eastern DeWitt County line; the eastern Macon County 
line south to Interstate 72; Interstate 72 northeast to the eastern 
Piatt County line; the eastern Piatt, Moultrie, and Shelby County 
lines; bounded on the south by the southern Shelby County line; and a 
straight line running along the southern Montgomery County line west to 
State Route 16 to a point approximately one mile northeast of Irving; 
and bounded on the west by a straight line from this point northeast to 
Stonington on State Route 48; a straight line from Stonington northwest 
to Elkhart on Interstate 55; a straight line from Elkhart northeast to 
the west side of Beason on State Route 10; State Route 10 west to the 
Logan County line; the western Logan County line; the southern Tazewell 
County line; the western Tazewell County line; the western Peoria 
County line north to Interstate 74; Interstate 74 southeast to State 
Route 116; State Route 116 north to State Route 26; and State Route 26 
north to State Route 18.

In Minnesota

    Fillmore, Houston, Olmstead, Wabasha, and Winona Counties.

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    The following grain elevators are not part of this geographic area 
assignment and are assigned to: Champaign-Danville Grain Inspection 
Departments, Inc.: East Lincoln Farmers Grain Co., Lincoln, Logan 
County, Illinois; Okaw Cooperative, Cadwell, Moultrie County, Illinois; 
ADM (3 elevators), Farmer City, DeWitt County, Illinois; and Topflight 
Grain Company, Monticello, Piatt County, Illinois.

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 7(f) of the USGSA and 7 
CFR 800.196. Designation in the specified geographic area in Iowa, 
Illinois, and Minnesota is for the period beginning July 1, 2020, to 
June 30, 2025. To apply for designation, please apply at FGISonline 
(https://fgisonline.ams.usda.gov); or, to request more information, 
contact Jacob Thein at the address listed above.

Request for Comments

    In this designation process, we are requesting comments on the 
quality of services provided by the Mid-Iowa official agency. We are, 
also, interested in receiving comments citing reasons and pertinent 
data supporting or objecting to the designation of an applicant. Such 
comments should be submitted through the Federal e-rulemaking portal 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.

    Dated: February 4, 2020.
Bruce Summers,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-02625 Filed 2-7-20; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 3410-02-P
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