🌾Notice for Grain Standards Act Designation in Indiana & North Dakota
Opportunity for United States Grain Standards Act Designation in the Evansville, Indiana Area and Amendment to Notice of Opportunity for the Fargo, North Dakota Area
Summary
The United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA) designations for two official agencies, Ohio Valley Grain Inspection, Inc. (Ohio Valley Grain Inspection) and North Dakota Grain Inspection Service, Inc. (North Dakota Grain Inspection Service), will end on the dates listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below. The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is requesting designation applications from private entities or state governmental agencies that would like to provide official inspection and weighing services for the areas presently served by these two agencies. In addition to this request for applications, AMS seeks comments on the quality of services provided by Ohio Valley Grain Inspection and North Dakota Grain Inspection Service. AMS is also amending the description of the Fargo, North Dakota area that was offered for designation in the July 18, 2024 edition of the Federal Register.
Agencies
- Agriculture Department
- Agricultural Marketing Service
Business Impact
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The notice outlines a request for applications for designations under the US Grain Standards Act, indicating potential opportunities for businesses to apply for inspection and weighing services. This creates a pathway for private entities or state agencies to engage in official agency services, which could impact their operational capabilities in relevant geographic areas.