Grain Inspection and Packers & Stockyards Administration (GIPSA)

75 Fed. Reg. 56911 (September 17, 2010) (advance notice of proposed rulemaking). GIPSA is reviewing the United States Standards and grading procedures for corn under the United States Grain Standards Act. Interested parties are invited to comment on whether the current corn standards and grading procedures need to be changed. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 56911 (September 17, 2010) (advance notice of proposed rulemaking). GIPSA is reviewing the United States Standards and grading procedures for Rough Rice, Brown Rice for Processing, and Milled Rice. Interested parties are invited to comment on whether the current rice standards and grading procedures need to be changed. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg.44163 (July 28, 2010) (proposed rule; extension of comment period) (to be codified at 9 C.F.R. Part 201). The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration is proposing to add several new sections to the regulations under the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, as amended and supplemented. The new regulations would describe and clarify conduct that violates the P&S Act, allow for more effective and efficient enforcement, clarify conditions for industry compliance, and provide for a fairer market place. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg.41693 (July 19, 2010) (interim rule with request for comments). The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration is issuing an interim rule to potentially make permanent the current waiver for high quality grain exported in containers from the mandatory inspection and weighing requirements of the United States Grain Standards Act. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 35338 (June 22, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 9 C.F.R. Part 201). The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration is proposing to add several new sections to the regulations under the Packers and Stockyards Act, which would describe and clarify conduct that violates the P&S Act and allow for more effective and efficient enforcement by GIPSA. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 28230 (May 20, 2010) (notice and request for comments). This notice announces the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration's intention to request approval for an extension of a currently approved information collection in support of the reporting and recordkeeping requirements under the "Clear Title" regulations. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 27980 (May 19, 2010) (notice and request for comments). This notice announces the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration's intention to request approval for an extension of a currently approved information collection in support of reporting and recordkeeping requirements. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 17555 (April 7, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 1, 3, 205, 735, 800, 900, 1170, and 1435). This final rule adjusts civil monetary penalties imposed by agencies within USDA to incorporate an inflation adjustment. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 16641 (April 2, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 9 C.F.R. Part 206). This final rule re-establishes the regulatory authority for the Swine Contract Library's continued operation and incorporates certain changes. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 16068 (March 31, 2010) (notice). The designations of the official agencies listed in this notice will end on September 30, 2010, and this notice asks for applications for designation and comments on the quality of services provided by the listed designated agencies. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 16067 (March 31, 2010) (notice). GIPSA is announcing the designation of the listed organizations to provide official services under the United States Grain Standards Act, as amended. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 6299 (February 9, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 9 C.F.R. Part 201). This rule amends the regulations regarding the registration of market agencies and dealers. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 4039 (January 26, 2010) (notice and request for comments). The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration is taking several actions to post and depost stockyards under the Packers and Stockyards Act. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 65088 (December 9, 2009) (notice). GIPSA is announcing the designation of the listed organizations to provide official services under the United States Grain Standards Act, as amended. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 65090 (December 9, 2009) (notice). GIPSA is asking persons or governmental agencies interested in providing official services in the areas listed to submit an application for designation. It is also asking for comments on the quality of services provided by the designated agencies. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 63271 (December 3, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 9 C.F.R. Part 201). GIPSA is amending the regulations issued under the Packers and Stockyards Act regarding the records that live poultry dealers must furnish poultry growers, including requirements for the timing and contents of poultry growing arrangements. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 62255 (November 27, 2009) (advanced notice of proposed rulemaking). The Department of Agriculture's Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration is reviewing the United States Standards for Wheat under the United States Grain Standards Act. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 57991 (November 10, 2009) (notice). The Department of Agriculture's Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on the USDA Grain Inspection Advisory Committee. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 56792 (November 3, 2009) (notice). This constitutes notice of the upcoming meeting of the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration Grain Inspection Advisory Committee. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 55441 (October 28, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 868). This rule amends the U.S. Standards for Rough Rice, Brown Rice for Processing, and Milled Rice, to change the requirement that certain information currently provided on the grade line of official certificates for Mixed rice be moved to the Results section of the inspection certificate. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 54928 (October 26, 2009) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 9 C.F.R. Part 206). This proposed rulemaking would re-establish the regulatory authority for the Swine Contract Library's continued operation and incorporate certain changes. It also provides notice of the intent to request a 3-year extension of and revision to the currently approved information collection in support of the reporting and recordkeeping requirements for the SCL program. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 53639 (October 20, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 9 C.F.R. Part 201). This rule amends one section of the regulations under the Packers and Stockyards Act to incorporate by reference the 2009 edition of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Handbook 44, and to require that scales meet applicable requirements of the Handbook. It is also adding "swine contractors" to the list of regulated entities to which the section applies. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 45803 (September 4, 2009) (notice). The designations of the official agencies listed in this notice will end on March 31, 2010, and this notice asks persons or governmental agencies interested in providing official services in the areas served by these agencies to submit an application for designation. It also asks for comments on the quality of services provided by these currently designated agencies. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 43664 (August 27, 2009) (notice). GIPSA is announcing the designation of four organizations to provide official services under the United States Grain Standards Act, as amended. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 42608 (August 24, 2009) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 9 C.F.R. Part 201). This proposed rule would amend one section of the regulations regarding the requirement that stockyard owners, market agencies, dealers, packers, or live poultry dealers that weigh livestock, live poultry, or feed, have their scales tested at least twice each calendar year at intervals of approximately 6 months. It would also add "swine contractors" to the list of regulated entities to which the section applies. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 30015 (June 24, 2009) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 868). This proposed rule would revise the U.S. Standards for Rough Rice, Brown Rice for Processing, and Milled Rice, to change the requirement that certain information currently provided on the grade line of official certificates for Mixed rice be moved to the Results section of the inspection certificate. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 30045 (June 24, 2009) (notice). This constitutes notice of the upcoming meeting of the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration Grain Inspection Advisory Committee. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 29660 (June 23, 2009) (notice). GIPSA is amending Central Illinois Grain Inspection's designation and is designating Gulf Country Inspection Service, Inc. to provide official services in the northeast Texas area. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 29469 (June 22, 2009) (final notice). The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration is revising the US Standards for Whole Dry Peas and Split Peas to amend certain general and specific definitions and modify certain classification terms. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 26188 (June 1, 2009) (notice). GIPSA is announcing the designation of four organizations to provide official services under the United States Grain Standards Act, as amended. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 26199 (June 1, 2009) (notice). The designations of the official agencies listed in this notice will end on December 31, 2009, and this notice invites comments on the quality of their services provided. It also asks persons or governmental agencies interested in providing official services in the areas served by these agencies to submit an application for designation. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 22841 (May 15, 2009) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 9 C.F.R. Part 201). This proposed rule would amend one section of the regulations under the Packers and Stockyards Act to incorporate by reference the 2009 edition of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Handbook 44, to require that scales meet applicable requirements of the 2009 NIST Handbook 44, and to add "swine contractors" to the list of regulated entities. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 17940 (April 20, 2009) (notice). GIPSA is announcing the designation of the following organization to provide official services: Central Illinois Grain Inspection d/b/a Lone Star Grain Inspection in Texas. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 17945 (April 20, 2009) (notice and request for comments). The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration is taking several actions to post and depost stockyards under the Packers and Stockyards Act. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 17948 (April 20, 2009) (notice; request for public comment). The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration is soliciting comments on the proposed revisions to the United States Standards for Whole Dry Peas and Split Peas. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 11711 (March 19, 2009) (notice). GIPSA is announcing designation of the listed organizations to provide official services under the United States Grain Standards Act. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 11711 (March 19, 2009) (notice). The designations of the official agencies listed in this document will end on September 30, 2009, and GIPSA if asking persons or governmental agencies interested in providing official services in the areas served by these agencies to submit an application for designation. It also requests comments on the quality of services provided by the listed currently designated agencies. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 9782 (March 6, 2009) (notice and request for comments). This notice announces the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration's intention to request an extension for and revision to a currently approved information collection related to the delivery of services conducted under the official inspection, grading and weighing programs authorized under the United States Grain Standards Act and the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 9077 (March 2, 2009) (notice to reestablish committee). Notice is hereby given that the Secretary of Agriculture has reestablished the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration Grain Inspection Advisory Committee. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 78661 (December 23, 2008) (advance notice of proposed rulemaking). The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration is reviewing how it calculates the reasonable bond required to be posted by each market agency, dealer, and certain packers and is seeking public comment and information on several identified alternative revisions to the regulations. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 76288 (December 16, 2008) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 9 C.F.R. Part 201). This proposed rule would amend the regulations under the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 as amended, regarding the registration of market agencies and dealers to establish a 5-year term for registrations and renewal procedures. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 73242 (December 2, 2008) (notice). This notice announces the upcoming meeting of the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration Grain Inspection Advisory Committee. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 72761 (December 1, 2008) (notice; request for comments). GIPSA requests comments on the applicants for designation to provide official services in the unassigned areas of east Texas. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 72762 (December 1, 2008) (notice). GIPSA is announcing designation of the following organizations to provide official services under the United States Grain Standards Act: Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries; Kankakee Grain Inspection, Inc.; Springfield Grain Inspection, Inc.; State Grain Inspection, Inc.; and Washington Department of Agriculture. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 72762 (December 1, 2008) (notice). The designations of the four official agencies listed in this notice will end on June 30, 2009. GIPSA is asking persons interested in providing official services in the areas served by these agencies to submit applications for designation. GIPSA is also asking for comments on the quality of services provided by these currently designated agencies. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 62439 (October 21, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 9 C.F.R. Part 201). The Department of Agriculture is adding "swine contractors" to the list of regulated entities subject to specific regulations issued under the Packers and Stockyards Act. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 62446 (October 21, 2008) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 810). On May 1, 2007, the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking seeking public comment on the effectiveness of the soybean standards. Because the comments received did not indicate a consensus concerning changes to the standards, it will not proceed with rulemaking in this matter. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 62446 (October 21, 2008) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 800). The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking on July 20, 2007, inviting comments from interest persons regarding the appropriate government role in differentiating grain attributes for ethanol conversion, as well as standardizing the testing of co-products of ethanol production. It has decided that it will not initiate any rulemaking action at this time related to these matters. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 57588 (October 3, 2008) (notice). This notice announces three Town Hall meetings to allow interested parties to provide advice and recommendations to the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration regarding the regulations that Title XI of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 requires GIPSA to promulgate. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 56546 (September 29, 2008) (notice; request for applications). The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration is providing services in east Texas on an interim basis and is asking persons interested in providing official services in all or part of the unassigned areas of Texas to submit an application for designation. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 55812 (September 26, 2008) (notice). The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on the Grain Inspection Advisory Committee. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 51268 (September 2, 2008) (notice). The agency is announcing designation of the certain organizations to provide official services under the United States Grain Standards Act. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 51269 (September 2, 2008) (notice). The agency is asking persons interested in providing official services in the areas served by the listed agencies to submit an application for designation and is asking for comments on the quality of services provided by these currently designated agencies: Grain Inspection, Inc.; Lincoln Inspection Service, Inc.; Midsouth Grain Inspection Service; and Sioux City Inspection and Weighing Service Company. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 31430 (June 2, 2008) (notice). This notice announces designation of the following organizations to provide official services under the United States Grain Standards Act: Georgia Department of Agriculture; Montana Department of Agriculture; and Mid-Iowa Grain Inspection, Inc. It also announces an amendment of Mid-Iowa's designated geographic area. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 31431 (June 2, 2008) (notice). The Agency is asking persons interested in providing official services in the areas served by certain agencies whose designations will end on December 31, 2008, to submit an application for designation. It is also asking for comments on the quality of services provided by certain currently designated agencies. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 23181 (April 29, 2008) (notice). This notice announces the designation of the following organizations to provide official services under the United States Grain Standards Act: Maryland Department of Agriculture and D. R. Schaal Agency, Inc. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 22128 (April 24, 2008) (notice). This notice announces the upcoming meeting of the Grain Inspection Advisory Committee on May 13-14, 2008. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 22128 (April 24, 2008) (notice; correction). The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration published a notice in the Federal Register on March 26, 2008, announcing that 16 facilities now meet the definition of a stockyard under the Packers and Stockyards Act and that therefore it proposed to post signs identifying these facilities. The Agency expects that they will be posted by May 27, 2008. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 21286 (April 21, 2008) (proposed rule; notice of reopening of comment period) (to be codified at 9 C.F.R. Part 201). The Agency published a notice of proposed rulemaking on February 11, 2008, asking for comments on proposed amendments to four existing scales and weighing regulations. The Agency is reopening and extending the comment period to provide interested parties with additional time in which to comment. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 15968 (March 26, 2008) (notice; request for comments). GIPSA requests comments on the applicants for designation to provide official services in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area that was open for designation. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 15969 (March 26, 2008) (notice; request for comments). This notice announces that 16 facilities now meet the definition of a stockyard under the Packers and Stockyards Act and therefore the Agency proposes to post signs identifying these facilities as posted stockyards. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 11386 (March 3, 2008) (notice). This notice announces the designation of organizations to provide official services under the United States Grain Standards Act. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 11387 (March 3, 2008) (notice). This notice announces the end of the designations of the official agencies listed and requests that persons interested in services in the areas served by these agencies to submit an application for designation. It also seeks comments on the quality of services provided by certain currently designated agencies. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 8851 (February 15, 2008) (notice). On December 3, 2007, GIPSA published a notice in the Federal Register announcing that the designations of the certain official agencies will end on June 30, 2008. The date that the applications and comments were due was incorrectly listed as January 2, 2009, instead of January 2, 2008. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 8851 (February 15, 2008) (notice). GIPSA requests comments on the applicants for designation to provide official services in Maryland, New Jersey, and New York. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 7686 (February 11, 2008) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 9 C.F.R. Part 201). The Agency proposes to amend four existing scales and weighing regulations issued under the Packers and Stockyards Act to ensure that payments by live poultry dealers and swine contractors to poultry and swine production contract growers are based on accurate weighing of both inputs and outputs. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 7482 (February 8, 2008) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 9 C.F.R. Part 201). The Agency proposes to add "swine contractors" to the list of regulated entities subject to specific regulations under the Packers and Stockyards Act. The specific proposed amendments prohibit regulated entities from circulating misleading reports about market conditions or prices, and address inspection of business records and facilities, information that regulated entities are required to share with the Secretary of Agriculture, and USDA's responsibility to refrain from unauthorized disclosure. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 6111 (February 1, 2008) (notice). The Agency published a notice in the Federal Register on April 17, 2007 inviting comments regarding the revision of the U.S. Standards for Beans. The comment period is being reopened to provide interested parties with additional time to comment. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 6112 (February 1, 2008) (notice). The Agency published a notice in the Federal Register on April 17, 2007 inviting comments regarding the revision of the U.S. Standards for Whole Dry Peas, Split Peas, and Lentils. The comment period is being reopened to provide interested parties with additional time in which to comment. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 67884 (December 3, 2007) (notice). GIPSA requests comments on the applicants for designation to provide official services in north central Texas, and the applicant for south central California. Enid Grain Inspection Company, Inc. and Plainview Grain Inspection and Weighing Service, Inc. applied for counties in Texas, and California Agri Inspection Company, Ltd. applied for counties in California that were open for designation. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 67885 (December 3, 2007) (notice). The designations of the official agencies listed in this notice will end on June 30, 2008, and the agency asks persons interested in providing official services in the areas served by these agencies to submit an application for designation. The agency also asks for comments on the quality of services provided by these currently designated agencies: Georgia Department of Agriculture; Mid-Iowa Grain Inspection, Inc.; and Montana Department of Agriculture. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 67886 (December 3, 2007) (notice). This notice announces the designation of the following organizations to provide official services under the United States Grain Standards Act, as amended: Columbus Grain Inspection, Inc.; Farwell Grain Inspection, Inc.; and Northeast Indiana Grain Inspection, Inc. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 56945 (October 5, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Chapter VIII). The agency is reopening the comment period regarding an advance notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register on July 20, 2007. View this document.

72 Fed, Reg. 46437 (August 20, 2007) (notice). The agency seeks nominations for people to serve on GIPSA's Grain Inspection Advisory Committee. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 45415 (August 14, 2007) (notice). The agency announces a change in policy to accept non-tiered volume-based rate discounts in tariffs. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 44486 (August 8, 2007) (notice). In response to a request from Colorado's Secretary of State the agency approves amendments to the debtor identification and signature requirements of the certified central filing system for Colorado to permit the conversion of all debtor social security and taxpayer identification numbers into approved unique identifiers; and the filing of effective financing statements and amendments that are authorized or authenticated without signatures. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 41952 (August 1, 2007) (proposed rule) (ro be codified at 9 C.F.R. Part 201). The agency proposes to amend the regulations issued under the Packers and Stockyards P&S Act, 1921 concerning Records to be Furnished Poultry Growers and Sellers. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 39730 (July 20, 2007) (final rule) (ro be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 800 and 810). The agency revises the United States Standards for Sorghum to amend the definitions of the classes Sorghum, White sorghum, and Tannin sorghum, and to amend the definition of nongrain sorghum. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 39762 (July 20, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Chapt VIII). The agency invites comments from producers, handlers, processors, livestock feeders, industry representatives, and other interested persons on the appropriate government role with regard to differentiating grain attributes for ethanol conversion, as well as standardizing the testing of co-products of ethanol production, commonly referred to as distillers grains. The agency monitored the development of this expanding industry and believe now is an appropriate time to seek input from stakeholders in order to foster collaboration among segments of this industry and support the marketing of ethanol co-products. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 3976 (July 20, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 810). The agency published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register on May 1, 2007, (72 FR 23775), initiating a review of the United States Standards for Soybeans to determine their effectiveness and responsiveness to current grain industry needs. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 39560 (July 19, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 21 C.F.R. Part 573). The FDA amends the regulations for food additives permitted (FAP) in feed to provide for the safe use of selenium yeast as a source of supplemental selenium in feed supplements for limit feeding for beef cattle and in salt mineral mixes for free-choice feeding for beef cattle. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 39557 (July 19, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 21 C.F.R. Part 179). The FDA responds to objections and is denying the requests that it has received for a hearing on the final rule that amended the food additive regulations to authorize the use of a machine source of high energy x-rays to inspect cargo containers that may contain food. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 34665 (June 25, 2007) (notice). The agency designated Intercontinental Grain Inspection Inc. (Intercontinental), a subsidiary of Societe Generale de Surveillance (SGS) North America Inc., to provide domestic official inspection services under the United States Grain Standards Act, as amended (USGSA). Intercontinental's designation terminates September 30, 2007, therefore; GIPSA asked interested persons to submit an application for designation in the March 7, 2007, Federal Register (72 FR 10138). View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 27407 (May 16, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. part 800 and 801). GIPSA has extended the official inspection program to include testing of barley protein using near-infrared spectroscopy analyzers that were previously approved for different grains, established in the fee schedule a generic fee for all near-infrared measurements (NIR) and nuclear magnetic resonance analyses, which is identical to existing fees. Also, the agency amended the regulations under the United States Grain Standards Act to establish performance tolerances for protein analyzers used to predict the percentage of protein in barley. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 23775 (May 1, 2007) (notice). Initiates a review of the United States Standards for Soybeans to determine their effectiveness and responsiveness to current grain industry needs. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 20321 (April 24, 2007) (notice). This notice announces our intention to request a 3- year extension and revision of a currently approved information collection for "Regulations Governing the National Inspection and Weighing System under the United States Grain Standards Act and under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946." View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 19108 (April 17, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 9 C.F.R. Part 202). This document amends Chapter 2 of Title 9 C.F.R. to provide Supplemental Rules of Practice that will provide a mechanism for settling cases without the institution of formal proceedings. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 19168 (April 17, 2007) (notice). GIPSA plans to revise the U.S. standards for Beans to provide applicants for service with an optional grade designation for bean certification; and remove the requirements that the percentage of high moisture and, in the case of Mixed beans, the percentage of each class in the mixture be shown on the grade line. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 19169 (April 17, 2007) (notice). GIPSA plans to revise the U.S. standards for Whole Dry Peas, Split Peas, and Lentils to provide applicants for service with an optional grade designation for pea and lentil certification and to remove the requirement that, in the case of Mixed Dry Peas, the percentage of each class in the mixture be shown on the grade line. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 10138 (March 7, 2007) (notice). The agency is announcing designation of organizations to provide official services under the United States Grain Standards Act. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 10140 (March 7, 2007) (notice). The Department of Agriculture has changed the method used to calculate interest on reparation awards under the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 (P&S Act). The P&S Act calculation will be consistent with interest awarded on monetary judgments in Federal courts. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 5000 (February 2, 2007) (notice). The Secretary of Agriculture reestablished the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration's Grain Inspection Advisory Committee. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 2853 (January 23, 2007) (notice). This notice announces several actions related to posting of stockyards. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 1913 (January 17, 2007) (notice). This final rule revises the regulations governing the sampling, inspection, weighing, and certification for rice by increasing certain fees charged for the services by approximately 18 percent. Further, the rice fees increase an additional 3 percent each year through fiscal year 2010 and establish a stowage examination fee. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 77583 (December 27, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 800). In a final rule published in the Federal Register on September 6, 2006, GIPSA amended regulations concerning the United States Standards for Soybeans. The final rule contained an error in the rule portion; inadvertently, footnote reference numbers were left off of Table 17 in 7 C.F.R. 800.86. This document corrects that error. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 65371 (November 8, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 800 and 801). The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration previously extended its official inspection program to include testing of barley protein. GIPSA is establishing in the fee schedule a generic fee for all near-infrared measurements and nuclear magnetic resonance analyses, which is identical to existing fees. The fee for barley protein testing is included in this fee and is identical to the fees already established for other measurements (wheat protein; soybean oil and protein; and corn oil, protein, and starch). Also, GIPSA is amending regulations under the United States Grain Standards Act to establish performance tolerances for protein analyzers used to predict the percentage of protein in barley. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 61458 (October 18, 2006) (notice). The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration is seeking nominations for people to serve on GIPSA's Grain Inspection Advisory Committee. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 56338 (September 27, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 9 C.F.R. Part 205). The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration is issuing this interim rule to allow States to use an approved unique identifier as an alternative to a social security number or taxpayer identification number in their systems providing clear title information. The primary effect of these changes will be to protect the identity of the producers of farm products. Secondary effects of the technical changes will be to improve the operation of the program and provide the States with more flexibility. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 52403 (September 6, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 800 and 810). The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) is revising the United States Standards for Soybeans to change the minimum test weight (TW) per bushel from a grade determining factor to an informational factor. As an informational factor, TW will be reported on official certificates unless requested otherwise. If the applicant requests that TW not be determined, soybean TW will not be determined and not reported on the official certificate. GIPSA is also changing the reporting requirements for TW in soybeans. Additionally, GIPSA is clarifying the reporting requirements for TW in canola. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 38357 (July 6, 2006) (notice). The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration is establishing U.S. standards for Feed Peas under the authority of the U.S. Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, as amended. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 31152 (June 1, 2006) (notice). Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration announces designation of the following organizations to provide official services under the United States Grain Standards Act, as amended: Kansas Grain Inspection Service, Inc.; Minot Grain Inspection, Inc; and Tri-State Grain Inspection Service, Inc. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 27672 (May 12, 2006) (notice). GIPSA requests comments on the applicants for designation to provide official services in unassigned counties in Texas.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 27672 (May 12, 2006) (notice). GIPSA plans to establish U.S. standards for feed peas under the authority of the U.S. Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, as amended.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 27672 (May 12, 2006) (notice). GIPSA requests comments on the applicants for designation to provide official services in unassigned counties in Texas.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 27672 (May 12, 2006) (notice). GIPSA plans to establish U.S. standards for feed peas under the authority of the U.S. Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, as amended.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 25135 (April 28, 2006) (notice). The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration is announcing its intent to provide official determination of wet gluten content for Hard Red Winter wheat and Hard Red Spring wheat using a protein-based calibration on official near-infrared transmittance instruments.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 15633 (March 29, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 800 and 810). The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration proposes to revise the United States Standards for Sorghum to amend the definitions of the classes Sorghum, White sorghum, and Tannin sorghum, and to amend the definition of nongrain sorghum. This proposed rule also makes other proposals, all of which are intended to help to facilitate the marketing of sorghum.       .

71 Fed. Reg. 15639 (March 29, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 800 and 810). The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration proposes to revise the United States Standards for Soybeans to change the minimum test weight per bushel from a grade determining factor to an informational factor. GIPSA also proposes to change the reporting requirements for test weight per bushel in soybeans from whole and half pounds with a fraction of a half pound disregarded to reporting to the nearest tenth of a pound. Additionally, GIPSA proposes to clarify the reporting requirements for test weight in canola. These changes would further help to ensure market-relevant standards and grades and to clarify reporting requirements.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 8563 (February 17, 2006) (notice). In response to a request from Louisiana's Secretary of State, the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration is approving the amendments to the signature and property description requirements of the certified central filing system for Louisiana.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 2179 (January 13, 2006) (notice). This notice announces the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration's intent to request approval for designated official agencies to complete FGIS Form 921-2, Inspection Report--Insects in Grain in order to facilitate the transfer of information to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service for phytosanitary certification.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 73556 (December 13, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 800). The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration is amending regulations under the United States Grain Standards Act to waive the mandatory inspection and weighing requirements of the Act for high quality specialty grains exported in containers.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 69249 (November 15, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 868). The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration is amending its regulations to allow interested persons to specify the quality factor(s) that would be redetermined during an appeal inspection or a Board appeal inspection for grade.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 42532 (July 25, 2005) (notice). The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) proposes to post 16 stockyards. GIPSA has received information that the stockyards meet the definition of a stockyard under the Packers and Stockyards Act and, therefore, need to be posted. Posted stockyards are subject to the provisions of the Packers and Stockyards Act. GIPSA has posted 2 stockyards. GIPSA determined that the stockyards meet the definition of a stockyard under the Packers and Stockyards Act and, therefore, needed to be posted.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 39199 (July 7, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 868). The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration is proposing to revise the regulations under the United States Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (AMA), as amended, to allow interested persons to specify the quality factor(s) that would be redetermined during an appeal inspection or a Board appeal inspection for grade.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 37254 (June 30, 2005) (final rule; correction) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 868). This document contains corrections to the final regulations 7 C.F.R. Part 868, which were published in the Federal Register of September 30, 2002. The regulations related to changes to the U.S. Standards for Milled Rice which established a new level of milling degree, "hard milled", to the existing milling requirements and eliminated reference to "lightly milled" from the milling requirements of U.S. Standards for Milled Rice.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg 21921 (April 28, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 800). The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration is amending regulations under the United States Grain Standards Act to waive the mandatory inspection and weighing requirements of the Act for high quality specialty grains exported in containers.       View this document.

69 Fed. Reg. 18354 (April 11, 2005) (notice). Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration announces designation of Global Grain Inspection Services, Inc., to provide official services under the United States Grain Standards Act, as amended.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 17960 (April 8, 2005)(notice). GIPSA is deposting 21 stockyards. These facilities can no longer be used as stockyards and, therefore, are no longer required to be posted.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 17228 (April 5, 2005)(notice). This constitutes notice of the upcoming meeting of the Grain Inspection Advisory Committee.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 14642 (March 23, 2005) (notice). Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration announces designation of Farwell Commodity and Grain Services, Inc. to provide official services under the United States Grain Standards Act, as amended.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 13411 (March 21, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 800). The Federal Grain Inspection Service, of the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, is proposing to increase fees assessed to delegated States and designated official agencies, hereafter known as official agencies, authorized by GIPSA to provide official inspection and weighing services to the U.S. grain industry.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 13446 (March 21, 2005) (notice). The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) is removing the special grade designation "off-color" from the United States Standards for Beans. GIPSA will continue to offer assessments for color uniformity on a request basis. This action will facilitate the marketing of beans from many different regions.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 11933 (March 10, 2004) (notice). In response to a request from Nebraska's Deputy Secretary of State, the addition of a farm product to Nebraska's certified central filing system for notification of liens on farm products is approved.       View this document.