WASHINGTON, February 13, 2008 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) entered into a decision without hearing by reason of consent against Kent Frisell (Frisell), Orleans, Nebraska.

Frisell is ordered to cease and desist from engaging in business in any capacity for which registration and bonding is required under the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act and regulations without maintaining an adequate bond.

Also, Frisell is assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $1,200.

The decision without hearing by reason of consent resolves charges that were filed on January 18, 2007, in which GIPSA alleged that Frisell engaged in the business of buying and selling livestock in commerce on a commission basis without being registered with the Secretary and without maintaining an adequate bond.

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries.

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Catherine M. Grasso 202-720-7201