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Notices Federal Register
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Vol. 71, No. 156
Monday, August 14, 2006
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Farm Service Agency
Temporary Storage for GrainWarehouse Operators Licensed Underthe United States Warehouse Act
AGENCY: Farm Service Agency, USDA.ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: The Farm Service Agency(FSA) announces, for the 2006 crops ofwheat, corn, and grain sorghum, theconditions under which temporarystorage space may be licensed under theUnited States Warehouse Act (USWA).DATES: August 14, 2006.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:Roger Hinkle, USWA Program Manager,USDA, Farm Service Agency,Warehouse and Inventory Division,1400 Independence Avenue, SW., STOP
0553, Washington, DC 202500553;Telephone (202) 7207433; Electronicmail: [email protected] with disabilities who requirealternative means for communicationfor regulatory information (Braille, largeprint, audiotape, etc.) should contactUSDAs TARGET Center at (202) 7202600 (voice and TDD).SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The 2006 grain harvest is expected toexceed available commercial grainstorage space in certain areas. USWA
grain licensees may request, throughFSA, licensing of temporary grainstorage space under the USWA (7 U.S.C.241 et. seq.) under the terms announcedin this notice.
Temporary Grain StorageRequirements
Upon written application, the USWAwill continue to authorize and licensethe use of temporary grain storage space.Such space may be used from the timeof initial licensing until July 1, 2007.Temporary grain storage structures must
be operated in conjunction with aUSWA-licensed grain warehouse.
In addition:1. An asphalt, concrete, or other
approved base material must be used.2. Rigid self-supporting sidewalls
must be used.3. Aeration must be provided.4. Acceptable covering, as determined
by FSA, must be provided.5. Grain must be fully insured for all
losses.6. Warehouse operators must meet all
financial and bonding requirements ofthe USWA.
7. Warehouse operators mustmaintain a separate record of all grain
stored in temporary grain storage spaceand must account for such grain in theDaily Position Record.
Application for Temporary GrainStorage
USWA licensees should directquestions regarding the use oftemporary grain storage to TerryChapman, Chief, Licensing Branch,Warehouse License and ExaminationDivision, at: Kansas City CommodityOffice, Mail Stop 9148, P.O. Box419205, Kansas City, MO 641416205.Telephone: 8169266474; Facsimile:
8169261774, E-mail:[email protected].
Warehouse Operators Liability
The authorization and licensing oftemporary grain storage space does notrelieve warehouse operators of theirobligations under the USWA or 7 CFRpart 735.
Warehouse operators are responsiblefor the quantity and quality of grainstored in temporary grain storage spaceto the same extent as their liability forlicensed grain storage space. All grainstored in temporary grain storage spaceis considered a part of the warehouseoperators commingled grain inventory.
The Department of Agriculturestrongly recommends that warehouseoperators review their warehousesecurity plans and conduct a prudentrisk assessment in connection with theapplication of temporary grain storagespace. Warehouse operators may wantto pay particular attention to threats thatmay not have been consideredsignificant in the past and considerrestricting access to facilities toauthorized personnel only.
Limitation
Licensing of temporary grain storage
is limited to wheat, corn, and grainsorghum.
Signed in Washington, DC on July 31,2006.
Teresa C. Lasseter,
Administrator, Farm Service Agency.
[FR Doc. E613223 Filed 81106; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Mendocino Resource Advisory
CommitteeAGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
SUMMARY: The Mendocino CountyResource Advisory Committee will meetAugust 18, 2006 (RAC) in Willits,California. Agenda items to be coveredinclude: (1) Approval of minutes, (2)Handout Discussion, (3) PublicComment, (4) Financial Report, (5) Sub-committees, (6) Matters before thegroup, (7) Discussionapproval ofprojects, (8) Next agenda and meetingdate.
DATES: The meeting will be held onAugust 18, 2006, from 9 a.m. until12 noon.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held atthe Mendocino County Museum,located at 400 E. Commercial St.,Willits, California.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:Roberta Hurt, Committee Coordinator,USDA, Mendocino National Forest,Covelo Ranger District, 78150 CoveloRoad, Covelo, CA 95428. (707) 9838503; E-mail [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Themeeting is open to the public. Personswho wish to bring matters to theattention of the Committee may filewritten statements with the Committeestaff by August 12, 2006. Publiccomment will have the opportunity toaddress the committee at the meeting.
Dated: August 6, 2006.
Blaine Baker,
Designated Federal Official.
[FR Doc. 066892 Filed 81106; 8:45am]
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