[Federal Register: August 14, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 156)]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Farm Service Agency

 
Temporary Storage for Grain Warehouse Operators Licensed Under 
the United States Warehouse Act

AGENCY: Farm Service Agency, USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Farm Service Agency (FSA) announces, for the 2006 crops of 
wheat, corn, and grain sorghum, the conditions under which temporary 
storage space may be licensed under the United 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 20250-0553; 
Telephone (202) 720-7433; Electronic mail: Roger.Hinkle@wdc.usda.gov. 
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for 
communication for regulatory information (Braille, large print, 
audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 
(voice and TDD).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The 2006 grain harvest is expected to exceed available commercial 
grain storage space in certain areas. USWA grain licensees may request, 
through FSA, licensing of temporary grain storage space under the USWA 
(7 U.S.C. 241 et. seq.) under the terms announced in this notice.

Temporary Grain Storage Requirements

    Upon written application, the USWA will continue to authorize and 
license the use of temporary grain storage space. Such space may be 
used from the time of initial licensing until July 1, 2007. Temporary 
grain storage structures must be operated in conjunction with a USWA-
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 of the USWA.
    7. Warehouse operators must maintain a separate record of all grain 
stored in temporary grain storage space and must account for such grain 
in the Daily Position Record.

Application for Temporary Grain Storage

    USWA licensees should direct questions regarding the use of 
temporary grain storage to Terry Chapman, Chief, Licensing Branch, 
Warehouse License and Examination Division, at: Kansas City Commodity 
Office, Mail Stop 9148, P.O. Box 419205, Kansas City, MO 64141-6205. 
Telephone: 816-926-6474; Facsimile: 816-926-1774, E-mail: 
terry.chapman@kcc.usda.gov.


Warehouse Operator's Liability

    The authorization and licensing of temporary grain storage space 
does not relieve warehouse operators of their obligations under the 
USWA or 7 CFR part 735.
    Warehouse operators are responsible for the quantity and quality of 
grain stored in temporary grain storage space to the same extent as 
their liability for licensed grain storage space. All grain stored in 
temporary grain storage space is considered a part of the warehouse 
operator's commingled grain inventory.
    The Department of Agriculture strongly recommends that warehouse 
operators review their warehouse security plans and conduct a prudent 
risk assessment in connection with the application of temporary grain 
storage space. Warehouse operators may want to pay particular attention 
to threats that may not have been considered significant in the past 
and consider restricting access to facilities to authorized personnel 
only.

Limitation

    Licensing of temporary grain storage is limited to wheat, corn, and 
grain sorghum.

    Signed in Washington, DC on July 31, 2006.
Teresa C. Lasseter,
Administrator, Farm Service Agency.
 [FR Doc. E6-13223 Filed 8-11-06; 8:45 am]

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