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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced a proposed rule that revises the formulas used to calculate hourly fees for official inspection and weighing services performed under the U.S. Grain Standards Act (USGSA).
Docket Number: AMS-FGIS-24-0027
Comments Due: November 22, 2024
Summary
USDA has established cooperative agreements focusing on three key areas to support participant success in the pilot:
POC: Nick Skarzynski, Contract Specialist, AMS Commodity Procurement Program, Phone (404) 562-5862, Email: Nicholas.Skarzynski@usda.gov
THIS IS A SPECIAL NOTICE FOR A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. THIS NOTICE IS ISSUED FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT, NOR IS IT A SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR OFFERS. RESPONSE TO THIS RFI IS VOLUNTARY.
Docket Number: AMS-FGIS-24-0055
Dates: An in-person meeting will be held on October 29, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. central and on October 30, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. central. The meeting will be broadcast virtually.
Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Grain Inspection Advisory Committee’s fall meeting will be held October 29-30 in Kansas City, Missouri. The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service’s Federal Grain Inspection Service will facilitate the meeting.
In addition to general program updates, agenda topics include:
BACKGROUND
When FGIS inspection services are waived or otherwise unavailable, the current MOU agreement between FGIS and APHIS/PPQ does not allow for phytosanitary certification without a 921-2 form. In case of natural disasters or other interruption of services, there should be a procedure that provides phytosanitary issuance which is required by importing countries.
OBJECTIVES AND DISCUSSION
Periodic Updates for FGIS Inspection Handbooks
Background
The grain inspection industry has been using the same equipment and procedures since its inception in 1976. While these methods have served the industry well over the years, it’s becoming clear that they are not keeping pace with the rapid technological advancements being made within the grain industry itself. This discrepancy is causing issues or holding entities back in terms of staffing, consistency, and accuracy of inspections.
Objectives and Discussion
