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Request for Public Comments on How USDA Can Best Facilitate the Marketing of Grains, Oilseeds, Fruits, Vegetables, and Nuts in Today's Evolving Marketplace

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Mar 5, 2001

ACTION: Notice of reopening and extension of comment period. … The 90-day comment period provided in the ANPRM closed February 28, 2001.

Inspection and Weighing of Grain in Combined and Single Lots

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 22, 2013

GIPSA received comments from 10 stakeholders during the 60-day comment period, which fall into four general categories. … Five commenters suggested that GIPSA allow for a longer period of inactivity, ranging from 5 to 7 days.

United States Standards for Beans

Federal Register · Notice · Feb 1, 2008

ACTION: Notice of reopening of comment period. … As a result, the comment period is reopened for a 60 day period.

United States Standards for Whole Dry Peas, Split Peas, and Lentils

Federal Register · Notice · Feb 1, 2008

ACTION: Notice of reopening of comment period. … As a result, the comment period is reopened for a 60 day period.

Official Performance Requirements for Grain Inspection Equipment

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 23, 2003

Testing of each individual divider on a periodic basis at field locations was intended to ensure that they function properly. … We will then publish a proposed rule for public comment. Following the close of that comment period, the comments will be considered and a final rule addressing the comments will be published.

Implementation of Regulations Required Under Title XI of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008; Conduct in Violation of the Act

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jun 22, 2010

DATES: We will consider comments we receive by August 23, 2010. ADDRESSES: We invite you to submit comments on this proposed rule. … Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.

Use of Direct Final Rulemaking

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 24, 1995

Following the close of the comment period, the comments will be considered, and a final rule addressing the comments will be published. … In these cases, GIPSA plans to continue to publish a proposed rule and establish a comment period to allow submission of comments, followed by a final rule addressing the comments.

Poultry Contracts; Initiation, Performance, and Termination

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 3, 2009

The comment period ended on October 30, 2007, and we received 449 comments on the proposed rule. Based on these comments, GIPSA will modify three of the four amendments proposed. … Three of the six written comments referenced housing specification requirements and two commenters suggested that we extend the duration of poultry growing arrangements for longer periods than typically

General Regulations and Standards for Certain Agricultural Commodities

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 1, 1998

One measure that has proven effective is the use of contract samplers at outlying service points or during periods of peak demand. … Comment Review During the 60-day comment period, GIPSA received eight comments: One from a Midwest bean export company; one from a national association that represents grain, feed, and processing

Export Inspection and Weighing Waiver for High Quality Specialty Grains Transported in Containers

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 13, 2005

These records shall be maintained for a period of 3 years. … Paperwork Reduction Act and Government Paperwork Elimination Act In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.

FGIS To Offer Official Pesticide Residue Testing

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Oct 19, 1994

Comment Review During the 30-day comment period, three comments were filed in response to the proposal. … The third comment was received after the 30-day comment period. This comment objected to FGIS testing on the grounds that the government would be competing with private laboratories.

Required Scale Tests

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 24, 2009

• E-mail comments to comments.gipsa@usda.gov . • Fax: (202) 690-2173. … &S Act.

Clear TitleProtection for Purchasers of Farm Products

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jun 8, 1998

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before August 7, 1998. … * * * * * (d) An effective financing statement remains effective for a period of 5 years from the date of filing and may be continued in increments of 5-year periods beyond the initial 5-year filing

Regulations Issued under the Packers and Stockyards Act: Poultry Grower Contracts, Scales, Weighing

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Feb 10, 1997

This notice requests comments on the need for regulations and the content of such regulations. DATES: Comments are due on or before May 12, 1997. … ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to the Acting Deputy Administrator, GIPSA, Packers and Stockyards Programs, Stop 3641, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250-3641.

Regulations and Statements of General Policy Issued Under the Packers and Stockyards Act: Scales & Weighing, Restrictions of Competition, Records, Packer Financial, Packer-Custom Feeding and Dealer/Order Buyer Arrangements, Meat Packer Sales and Purchase Contracts, Gifts to Government Employees, and Packer/Dealer Service Charges

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jun 5, 1995

This policy statement notifies persons subject to the P&S Act that certain records may be disposed of after a specific period of time. … One comment recommended no change and the other five recommended modifying the policy statement to require that records be maintained for a 5-year period.

Reauthorization of the United States Grain Standards Act

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 29, 2016

One comment was a request for extension of the comment period, which GIPSA granted on February 24, 2016 (81 FR 9122). … (c) Periodic review.

Pilot Programs Allowing More Than One Official Agency To Provide Official Services Within A Single Geographic Area

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Mar 14, 1994

ACTION: Notice With Comment Period. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Amendments in 1993 changed the United States Grain Standards Act, as amended (Act) … SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Sections 7(f) and 7A of the Act were amended by the U.S.

Opportunity for Designation in the Cairo (IL), Louisiana, and North Carolina Areas and Request for Comments on the Cairo, Louisiana, and North Carolina Agencies

Federal Register · Notice · Apr 1, 1998

Designation in the Cairo area is for the period beginning November 1, 1998, and ending October 31, 2001. … Designations in the Louisiana and North Carolina areas is for the period beginning October 1, 1998, and ending September 30, 2001.

Amended Opportunity for Designation in the Bloomington and Decatur, IL Areas; Request for Comments on the Official Agency Servicing This Area

Federal Register · Notice · Apr 21, 2014

This period is not to exceed one year. … Designation in the specified geographic area is for a period ending March 31, 2017. To apply for designation or for more information, contact Eric J.

Scope of Sections 202(a) and (b) of the Packers and Stockyards Act

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 20, 2016

GIPSA solicited comments over a 5 month period and received thousands of comments on this aspect of the proposed rule. … We would encourage small stakeholders to submit any relevant data during the comment period. B.