Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 170 / Tuesday, September 5, 2017 / Notices 41911 

Authority: 7 U.S.C. 202. 

Randall D. Jones, 

Acting Administrator, Grain Inspection, 

Packers and Stockyards Administration. 

[FR Doc. 2017–18637 Filed 9–1–17; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3410–KD–P 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

Grain Inspection, Packers and 

Stockyards Administration 

Designation for the Montana Area 

AGENCY: Grain Inspection, Packers and 

Stockyards Administration (GIPSA), 

USDA. 

ACTION: Notice of designation. 

SUMMARY: GIPSA is announcing the 

designation of the Montana Department 

of Agriculture (Montana) to provide 

official services under the United States 

Grain Standards Act (USGSA), as 

amended. 

DATES: July 1, 2017. 

ADDRESSES: Jacob Thein, Compliance 

Officer, USDA, GIPSA, FGIS, QACD, 

10383 North Ambassador Drive, Kansas 

City, MO 64153. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Jacob Thein, 816–866–2223, 

Jacob.D.Thein@usda.gov or 

FGIS.QACD@usda.gov. 

Read Applications: All applications 

and comments are available for public 

inspection at the office above during 

regular business hours (7 CFR 1.27(c)). 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the 

April 17, 2017, Federal Register (82 FR 

18100), GIPSA requested applications 

for designation to provide official 

services in the geographic areas 

presently serviced by Montana. 

Applications were due by May 17, 2017. 

The current official agency, Montana, 

was the only applicant for designation 

to provide official services in these 

areas. As a result, GIPSA did not ask for 

additional comments. 

GIPSA evaluated the designation 

criteria in section 7(f) of the USGSA (7 

U.S.C. 79(f)) and determined that 

Montana is qualified to provide official 

services in the geographic area specified 

in the Federal Register on April 17, 

2017. This designation to provide 

official services in the specified area of 

Montana is effective July 1, 2017, to 

June 30, 2022. 

Interested persons may obtain official 

services by contacting this agency at the 

following telephone number: 

Official agency Headquarters location and telephone Designation 

start 

Designation 

end 

Montana ...................................................... Great Falls, MT, 406–444–3144 .................................................... 7/1/2017 6/30/2022 

Section 7(f) of the 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)). 

Randall D. Jones, 

Acting Administrator, Grain Inspection, 

Packers and Stockyards Administration. 

[FR Doc. 2017–18634 Filed 9–1–17; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3410–KD–P 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

Grain Inspection, Packers and 

Stockyards Administration 

Opportunity for Designation in the 

Memphis, Tennessee, Area; Request 

for Comments on the Official Agency 

Servicing This Area 

AGENCY: Grain Inspection, Packers and 

Stockyards Administration (GIPSA), 

USDA. 

ACTION: Notice of opportunity for 

designation. 

SUMMARY: The designation of the official 

agency listed below will end on March 

31, 2018. We are asking persons or 

governmental agencies interested in 

providing official services in the areas 

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: 

Midsouth Grain Inspection Service 

(Midsouth). 

DATES: Applications and comments 

must be received by October 5, 2017. 

ADDRESSES: Submit applications and 

comments concerning this notice using 

any of the following methods: 

• Applying for Designation on the 

Internet: Use FGISonline (https://

fgis.gipsa.usda.gov/default_home_

FGIS.aspx) 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. 

• Submit Comments Using the 

Internet: Go to Regulations.gov (http://

www.regulations.gov). Instructions for 

submitting and reading comments are 

detailed on the site. 

• Mail, Courier or Hand Delivery: 

Mark Wooden, Compliance Officer, 

USDA, GIPSA, FGIS, QACD, 10383 

North Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, 

MO 64153. 

• Fax: Mark Wooden, 816–872–1257. 

• Email: FGIS.QACD@usda.gov. 

Read Applications and Comments: 

All applications and comments will be 

available for public inspection at the 

office above during regular business 

hours (7 CFR 1.27(c)). 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Mark Wooden, 816–659–8413 or 

FGIS.QACD@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, 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. 

Areas Open for Designation 

Midsouth 

Pursuant to Section 7(f)(2) of the 

United States Grain Standards Act, the 

following geographic area in the States 

of Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, 

and Texas is assigned to this official 

agency. 

In Arkansas 

The entire State of Arkansas. 

In Mississippi 

The entire State of Mississippi, except 

export port locations within the State, 

which are serviced by GIPSA. 

In Tennessee 

Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Dyer, 

Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, 

Henderson, Lauderdale, Madison, 

McNairy, Shelby, and Tipton Counties. 

In Texas 

Bowie and Cass Counties. 

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41912 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 170 / Tuesday, September 5, 2017 / Notices 

The following grain elevator is part of 

this geographic area assignment. In 

Cairo Grain Inspection Agency, Inc.’s 

area: Cargill, Inc., Tiptonville, Lake 

County, Tennessee. 

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 

Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, and 

Texas is for the period beginning April 

1, 2018, to March 31, 2023. To apply for 

designation or to request more 

information, contact Mark Wooden at 

the address listed above. 

Request for Comments 

We are publishing this notice to 

provide interested persons the 

opportunity to comment on the quality 

of services provided by the Midsouth 

official agency. In the designation 

process, we are particularly interested 

in receiving comments citing reasons 

and pertinent data supporting or 

objecting to the designation of the 

applicant. Submit all comments to Mark 

Wooden at the above address or at 

http://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. 

Randall D. Jones, 

Acting Administrator, Grain Inspection, 

Packers and Stockyards Administration. 

[FR Doc. 2017–18632 Filed 9–1–17; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3410–KD–P 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

Grain Inspection, Packers and 

Stockyards Administration 

Opportunity for Designation in the 

Jamestown, North Dakota Area; 

Request for Comments on the Official 

Agency Servicing This Area 

AGENCY: Grain Inspection, Packers and 

Stockyards Administration (GIPSA), 

USDA. 

ACTION: Notice of opportunity for 

designation. 

SUMMARY: The designation of the official 

agency listed below will end on March 

31, 2018. We are asking persons or 

governmental agencies interested in 

providing official services in the areas 

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: Grain 

Inspection, Inc. (Jamestown). 

DATES: GIPSA will consider applications 

and comments received by October 5, 

2017. 

ADDRESSES: Submit applications and 

comments concerning this notice using 

any of the following methods: 

• Applying for Designation on the 

Internet: Use FGISonline (https://

fgis.gipsa.usda.gov/default_home_

FGIS.aspx) 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. 

• Submit Comments Using the 

Internet: Go to Regulations.gov (http://

www.regulations.gov). Instructions for 

submitting and reading comments are 

detailed on the site. 

• Mail, Courier or Hand Delivery: 

Mark Wooden, Compliance Officer, 

USDA, GIPSA, FGIS, QACD, 10383 

North Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, 

MO 64153. 

• Fax: Mark Wooden, 816–872–1257. 

• Email: FGIS.QACD@usda.gov. 

Read Applications and Comments: 

All applications and comments will be 

available for public inspection at the 

office above during regular business 

hours (7 CFR 1.27(c)). 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Mark Wooden, 816–659–8413 or 

FGIS.QACD@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, 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. 

Areas Open for Designation 

Jamestown 

Pursuant to Section 7(f)(2) of the 

United States Grain Standards Act, the 

following geographic area in the States 

of Minnesota and North Dakota is 

assigned to this official agency. 

In Minnesota 

Traverse, Grant, Douglas, Todd, 

Morrison, Mille Lacs, Kanabec, Pine, Big 

Stone, Stevens, Pope, Stearns, Benton, 

Isanti, Chisago, Swift, Kandiyohi, 

Meeker, Wright, Sherburne, Anoka, Lac 

Qui Parle, and Chippewa Counties. 

In North Dakota 

Bounded on the north by Interstate 94 

east to U.S. Route 85; U.S. Route 85 

north to State Route 200; State Route 

200 east to U.S. Route 83; U.S. Route 83 

southeast to State Route 41; State Route 

41 north to State Route 200; State Route 

200 east to State Route 3; State Route 3 

north to the northern Wells County line, 

the northern Wells and Eddy County 

lines east; the eastern Eddy County line 

south to the northern Griggs County 

line; the northern Griggs county line 

east to State Route 32; bounded on the 

east by State Route 32 south to State 

Route 45; State Route 45 south to State 

Route 200; State Route 200 west to State 

Route 1; State Route 1 south to the Soo 

Railroad line; the Soo Railroad line 

southeast to Interstate 94; Interstate 94 

west to State Route 1; State Route 1 

south to the Dickey County line; 

bounded on the south by the southern 

Dickey County line west to U.S. Route 

281; U.S. Route 281 north to the 

Lamoure County line; the southern 

Lamoure County line; the southern 

Logan County line west to State Route 

13; State Route 13 west to U.S. Route 83; 

U.S. Route 83 south to the Emmons 

County line; the southern Emmons 

County line; the southern Sioux County 

line west State Route 49; State Route 49 

north to State Route 21; State Route 21 

west to the Burlington-Northern line; 

the Burlington-Northern line northwest 

to State Route 22; State Route 22 south 

to U.S. Route 12; U.S. Route 12 westnorthwest to the North Dakota State 

line; and bounded on the west by the 

western North Dakota State line north to 

Interstate 94. 

The following grain elevators are not 

part of this geographic area assignment 

and are assigned to: Minot Grain 

Inspection, Inc.: Benson Quinn 

Company, Underwood, McLean County 

and Falkirk Farmers Elevator, 

Washburn, McLean County, North 

Dakota. 

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 

Minnesota and North Dakota is for the 

period beginning April 1, 2018, to 

March 31, 2023. To apply for 

designation or to request more 

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