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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.

Required Scale Tests

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 24, 2009

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

Opportunity for Designation in Cedar Rapids, IA; Fremont, NE; State of Maryland; and West Lafayette, IN Areas; Request for Comments on the Official Agencies Servicing These Areas

Federal Register · Notice · Mar 29, 2016

Designation in the specified geographic areas in Cedar Rapids, IA is for the period beginning July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2020. … Designation in the specified geographic areas in Fremont, NE; State of Maryland; and Lafayette, IN, is for the period beginning July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2021.

Market Agency, Dealer, and Packer Bonds

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Dec 23, 2008

, 1921, as amended and supplemented (7 U.S.C. 181, et seq. ) (P&S Act or Act). … During the same time period, payments from bonds or bond equivalents to livestock sellers and consignors averaged 15 percent of the amount of money owed when a dealer operation failed, 29 percent of the

Notice of Request for New Information Collection

Federal Register · Notice · Sep 9, 2004

Department of Agriculture (USDA) administers the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921, as amended and supplemented (7 U.S.C. 181-229) (P&S Act). … As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) and its implementing regulations (5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1)(i)), we specifically request comments on: (a) Whether the proposed collection

United States Standards for Wheat

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 18, 2005

Comment Review GIPSA published the proposed rule in the Federal Register on June 4, 2003 (68 FR 33408) with a 60-day comment period ending August 4, 2003. … GIPSA received four comments during the comment period.

Opportunity for Designation in Casa Grande, AZ; Jamestown, ND; Lincoln, NE; Memphis, TN; and Sioux City, IA Areas; Request for Comments on the Official Agencies Servicing These Areas

Federal Register · Notice · Oct 14, 2014

Designation in the specified geographic area for Farwell Southwest is for the period beginning April 1, 2015 and ending March 31, 2017. … Designation in the specified geographic area for Jamestown, Lincoln, Midsouth, and Sioux City is for the period beginning April 1, 2015 and ending March 31, 2018.

Correction of the December 3, 2007, Federal Register Notice Announcing Opportunities for Designation in Georgia, Cedar Rapids (IA), and the Montana Areas, and Request for Comments on the Official Agencies Serving These Areas

Federal Register · Notice · Feb 15, 2008

This notice provides interested persons a period of time to submit an application for designation or to comment on the official agencies named above. … This action corrects the date, and allows an additional period for late applications and comments. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 71-87k. David R.

USDA's Role in Differentiating Grain Inputs for Ethanol Production and Standardizing Testing of Co-Products of Ethanol Production

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Oct 21, 2008

In response to a request from the grain industry, on October 5, 2007 (72 FR 56945), we reopened the comment period until December 4, 2007, to provide interested parties with additional time in which to … The initial comment period closed on September 18, 2007, but due to a request from the National Grain and Feed Association, the closing date for comments was extended through December 4, 2007, as published

Fees for Official Inspection and Official Weighing Services

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 11, 1997

Comment Review FGIS received three comments from trade associations during the 15- day comment period. … One commentor also was of the view that the 15-day comment period did not allow enough time to notify its members of the proposed action.

Weighing, Feed, and Swine Contractors

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 21, 2013

While the initial comment period for the proposed rule ended on April 11, 2008, we subsequently extended the comment period to May 21, 2008 (73 FR 21286). … While there were several comments from poultry company representatives regarding the handling of unused feed that is not picked-up from growers, there are no regulations under the P&S Act that cover the

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.

Fees for Rice Inspection Services

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Feb 28, 2003

for interested persons to comment. … This comment period is deemed appropriate because the anticipated Federal pay increase is scheduled to become effective on January 1, 2003, rice inspection volume and associated requests for official services

Opportunity for Designation in the Pocatello, ID; Evansville, IN; Salt Lake City, UT; and Columbia, SC Areas; Request for Comments on the Official Agencies Servicing These Areas

Federal Register · Notice · Jul 1, 2015

Designation in the specified geographic areas for Idaho, Ohio Valley, and Utah is for the period beginning October 1, 2015, and ending September 30, 2018. … Designation in the specified geographic area for South Carolina is for the period beginning October 1, 2015, and ending September 30, 2017.

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

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 19, 2010

Paperwork Reduction Act In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), the information collection and recordkeeping included in this interim rule were approved by Office … These records must be maintained for a period of 3 years. This waiver expires on July 31, 2012. J.

Swine Packer Marketing Contracts

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Sep 5, 2000

DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 5, 2000. Comments on the information collection and recordkeeping requirements must be received on or before November 6, 2000. … Comments may also be sent via facsimile to 202-205-3941 or via e-mail to comments@gipsadc.usda.gov.

Opportunity for Designation in the Savage, Minnesota, Area; Request for Comments on the Official Agency Servicing This Area

Federal Register · Notice · Jul 3, 2017

Designation in the specified geographic area in Minnesota is for the period beginning January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2022. … Jones, Acting Administrator, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration. [FR Doc. 2017-13876 Filed 6-30-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-KD-P

Opportunity for Designation in the Pocatello, ID; Lewiston, ID; Evansville, IN; and Utah Areas and Request for Comments on the Official Agencies Serving These Areas

Federal Register · Notice · Mar 19, 2009

Utah Pursuant to Section 7(f)(2) of the Act, the entire State of Utah is assigned to this official agency. … Designation in the specified geographic areas is for the period beginning October 1, 2009, and ending September 30, 2012.

Official Performance and Procedural Requirements for Grain Weighing Equipment and Related Grain Handling Systems

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 19, 1995

grain under the Act. … 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.

Removal of U.S. Grade Standards; Procedures for Development and Maintenance of Voluntary Grade Standards

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 13, 1997

The notice will provide a sufficient comment period for interested parties to submit comments. … (c) All comments received within the comment period will be made part of the public record maintained by GIPSA, will be available to the public for review, and will be considered by GIPSA before final