AMSFinal Rule
Formulas for Calculating Hourly and Unit Fees for Federal Grain Inspection Service Services
AgricultureFinance & Banking
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is updating how it calculates fees that grain companies pay for federal grain inspection services. These fees help cover the cost of government inspectors who test grain quality and safety at ports and grain facilities across the country.
Key Points
- 1The regulation establishes new formulas for calculating hourly and per-unit fees that grain businesses must pay for federal inspection services
- 2The fee changes affect grain exporters, elevators, and other companies that need official government certification of grain quality and condition
- 3These inspections ensure grain meets safety and quality standards before it's sold domestically or shipped internationally
- 4The new fee structure helps the government recover costs of running the Federal Grain Inspection Service
- 5Grain companies will need to pay updated fees based on the new calculation methods when they request inspection services
Key Dates
Published
January 6, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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