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Reauthorization of the United States Grain Standards Act; Extension of Comment Period

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Feb 24, 2016

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration 7 CFR Part 800 RIN 0580-AB24 Reauthorization of the United States Grain Standards Act; Extension of Comment Period … ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

Reauthorization of the United States Grain Standards Act; Extension of Comment Period; Correction

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Mar 1, 2016

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration 7 CFR Part 800 RIN 0580-AB24 Reauthorization of the United States Grain Standards Act; Extension of Comment Period … In the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section the extension period to comment for 30 days is incorrect. DATES: Effective March 1, 2016.

Prohibition on Adding Water to Grain

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Oct 14, 1994

During the 120-day comment period ending December 2, 1993, FGIS received 341 comments from the various segments of the grain industry, including producers, end-users, grain handlers, foreign buyers, promotional … Jacobson, Vice President of Marketing, Peavey Company, commented that: ``The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 will commence initial phase-in soon.

United States Standards for Beans

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Feb 24, 1995

Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification James R. … During the 60-day comment period, one written comment was received from a European industry group. This group recommended that Blackeye beans in grades U.S.

United States Standards for Rye

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 23, 1998

or description of grain under the Act. … Comment Review During the 60-day comment period, GIPSA received four comments: One from a rye miller in the upper midwest; two from grain handling associations; and one from a State Department of

United States Standards for Soybeans

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Mar 7, 1994

Comment Review FGIS received 1,770 comments during the 60-day comment period: 1,418 from soybean producers, 236 from grain handlers, 35 from foreign firms and associations, 5 from university researchers … On the basis of comments received during the comment period and other available information, FGIS is implementing seven of the proposed changes in the soybean standards.

Livestock Care and Handling Guidelines; Comment Request

Federal Register · Notice · May 17, 1996

DATES: Comments are invited and should be submitted by July 16, 1996. ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to the Deputy Administrator, Packers and Stockyards Programs, Room 3039, South Building, U.S. … These periods do not pose a threat to the quality and value of the animals if the animals are moved promptly to their destination.

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

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 28, 2005

Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act, comments on the information collection and recordkeeping requirements burden must be received by June 27, 2005. … These records shall be maintained for a period of 3 years.

United States Standards for Rye

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Dec 17, 1997

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before February 17, 1998. … grain under the Act.

Official Testing Service for Vomitoxin

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Mar 24, 1994

Comment Review FGIS received two comments during the comment period announced in the September 23, 1993, interim rule (58 FR 49421). … Both comments supported the action to offer the service as official criteria under the authority of the United States Grain Standards Act.

United States Standards for Corn

Federal Register · Rule · Nov 29, 1995

Comment Review During the 60-day comment period, GIPSA received fifteen comments: four from grain handlers, three from corn producers, three from corn processors, two from official inspection agencies … On the basis of these comments received during the comment period and other available information, GIPSA has decided to enact the changes as proposed.

United States Standards for Soybeans

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 6, 2006

We received one comment during the 60-day comment period. The comment was submitted jointly by the Japan Oilseed Processors Association and the Japan Oil and Fat Importers and Exporters Association. … Test weight per bushel in the standards for barley, flaxseed, rye, sunflower seed, triticale, and wheat is determined after mechanically cleaning the original sample.

United States Standards for Corn

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Feb 22, 1995

concerning the inspection, weighing, or description of grain under the Act. … Test-weight in the standards for barley, flaxseed, rye, sunflower seed, triticale, and wheat is determined after mechanically cleaning the original sample.

United States Standards for Sorghum

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 20, 2007

Comment Review We received 11 comments expressing a variety of views during the 60 day comment period for the proposed rule. … Test weight per bushel in the standards for barley, flaxseed, rye, sunflower seed, triticale, and wheat is determined after mechanically cleaning the original sample.

United States Standards for Sorghum

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Mar 29, 2006

of grain under the Act. … After the ANPR comment period ended, there were further discussions with the industry, including a recommendation to reduce the test weight minimum for U.S.

Request for Public Comment on the United States Standards for Soybeans

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · May 1, 2007

We established the U.S. soybean standards on November 20, 1940, under the authority of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 76). … How does our method for separating FM from soybeans compare to the commercial cleaning process?

Implementation of a New Official Moisture Meter

Federal Register · Notice · Apr 9, 1998

Implementation of the new instruments for official measurements of grains, oilseeds, and processed commodities will be phased in, product by product, over a period of at least 2 years. … Shipman, Acting Administrator. [FR Doc. 98-9417 Filed 4-8-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-EN-P

Unfair Practices and Undue Preferences in Violation of the Packers and Stockyards Act

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Dec 20, 2016

For example, a live poultry dealer might terminate a poultry grower's contract on the basis that the live poultry dealer believes the poultry grower violated some aspect of the Clean Water Act. … We would encourage small stakeholders to submit any relevant data during the comment period.

United States Standards for Soybeans

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Mar 29, 2006

DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 30, 2006. ADDRESSES: We invite you to submit comments on this proposed rule. … grain under the Act.

Filing of a Petition for Rulemaking: Packer Livestock Procurement Practices

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jan 14, 1997

USDA is soliciting public comment on the petition and will utilize these comments in assessing the need for the requested rulemaking. … Hodel, 775 F.2d 1544 (11th Cir. 1985); Air Pollution Control District of Jefferson County, Kentucky v. U.S.