The Delegation/Designation Program. Under the U.S. Grain Standards Act, as amended (USGSA):
Geographic boundaries are established that specify each designated official agency's area of operation and thus the customers to whom they provide service. Three exception programs are available which allow more than one official agency to operate in a geographic area at a time.
Fees are charged to applicants for those official services provided by delegated States, and designated official agencies. Such fees are evaluated to determine if they are reasonable and nondiscriminatory, before they are approved. See GIPSA
Directive 9100.7.