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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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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 Jamestown 

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. 2017–18631 Filed 9–1–17; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3410–KD–P 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

Grain Inspection, Packers and 

Stockyards Administration 

Amendment to the Designation of MidIowa Grain Inspection 

AGENCY: Grain Inspection, Packers and 

Stockyards Administration, USDA. 

ACTION: Notice of amendment. 

SUMMARY: The Grain Inspection, Packers 

and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) 

is amending Mid-Iowa Grain Inspection, 

Inc.’s (Mid-Iowa) geographical territory 

to include the area previously 

designated to Central Illinois Grain 

Inspection, Inc. (Central Illinois). MidIowa purchased Central Illinois effective 

July 1, 2017, and met the requirements 

specified by regulations issued under 

the United States Grain Standards Act 

(USGSA), as amended. The designation 

of Mid-Iowa is from July 1, 2016, to June 

30, 2020. 

DATES: July 1, 2017. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Sharon Lathrop, 816–891–0415 or 

FGIS.QACD@usda.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 

7(f) of the USGSA (7 U.S.C. 71–87k) 

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 7 U.S.C. 79(g), designations of 

official agencies are effective for no 

longer than 5 years, unless terminated 

by the Secretary, and may be renewed 

according to the criteria and procedures 

prescribed in 7 U.S.C. 79(f). 

Mid-Iowa 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 this official 

agency. 

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 

Carroll and Whiteside Counties 

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 

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. 

Authority: 7 U.S.C. 71–87k. 

Randall D. Jones, 

Acting Administrator, Grain Inspection, 

Packers and Stockyards Administration. 

[FR Doc. 2017–18636 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 

Lincoln, Nebraska, 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: 

Lincoln Grain Inspection Service, Inc. 

(Lincoln). 

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://

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