Source: USDA, The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) Packers and Stockyards Program
 

Summary
The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) Packers and Stockyards Program (PSP) is incorporating by reference “2013 edition of the NIST Handbook 44” and to require that the scales used by stockyard owner, market agencies, dealers, packers, and live poultry dealers to weigh livestock, livestock carcasses, live poultry, or feed for the purpose of purchase, sales acquisitions, payment, or settlement meet applicable requirements of the 2013 edition of the NIST Handbook 44.

This rule is effective June 30, 2014. The incorporation by reference of certain publications in this rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of June 30, 2014. Comments are due May 29, 2014. If adverse comments are received, GIPSA will publish a timely withdrawal of the rule in the Federal Register.

We invite you to submit comments on this direct final rule by any of the following methods:
•      Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
•      Mail: Send hardcopy written comments to Irene Omade, GIPSA, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Room 2530-S, Washington, DC 20250.
•      Hand Delivery or Courier: Deliver comments to Irene Omade, GIPSA, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Room 2530-S, Washington, DC 20250.
•      Fax: Send comments by facsimile transmission to: (202) 690-2173.Show citation box

For more info go to https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/04/29/2014-09655/scales-accurate-weights-repairs-adjustments-or-replacements-after-inspection