Docket Number: AMS–FGIS–20–0094
Effective Date: January 1, 2021

Summary

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is announcing the 2021 fee schedule for official inspection and weighing services performed under the USGSA, as amended, in order to comply with Federal Grain Inspection Service regulations and the Agriculture Reauthorizations Act of 2015. This action publishes the annual review of Schedule A fees calculation and the resulting fees.

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State cattle associations or state general farm organizations that wish to participate in nominating individuals for board membership must meet the following criteria:

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State, regional or national organizations that wish to participate in nominating individuals for board membership must meet the following criteria:

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