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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Research Service
7 CFR Part 504
RIN 0518–AA05
Changes to Fees and Payment
Methods
Agricultural Research Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The Agricultural Research
Service (ARS) increases its Patent
Culture Collection charges, and revises
the method of payment.
DATES: This rule is effective December 1,
2015.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jeffrey Kurtz, ARS-Budget and Program
Management Staff, George Washington
Carver Center, 5601 Sunnyside Avenue,
Room 4–1106, Beltsville, Maryland,
20705, telephone: (301) 504–4494,
email: jeff.kurtz@ars.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Microbialbased agriculture and biotechnology
rely on superior production strains, new
strains with novel characteristics, and
reference strains for comparative
purposes. Such strains are often difficult
to acquire or are cost prohibitive for
many researchers. ARS has a staff
dedicated to the acquisition and
distribution of microbial germplasm in
which patented strains can be deposited
in and distributed from its Patent
Culture Collection for a one-time fee to
cover maintenance and distribution
costs.
ARS’ Patent Culture Collection
receives about 120 patent deposits per
year, and distributes about 450 cultures
per year. Nearly all of the accessions
and distributions are requested by
companies, universities, or Government
agencies. Currently, ARS charges $500
for each microbial culture deposit, as set
forth in 7 CFR 504.2(a). For each
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microbial culture distribution ARS
charges $20, as set forth in 7 CFR
504.2(b). The current fees, which were
established in 1985, did not reflect the
actual costs of providing materials and
services. ARS is increasing these fees to
reflect their actual costs of $670 and
$40, respectively, and to apply the
distribution fee to all patent deposits
regardless of the date of the deposit.
Currently, payment for deposit and
requisition of microbial cultures is made
by check, draft, or money order payable
to the USDA, National Finance Center,
as set forth in 7 CFR 504.3(b). ARS is
adding pay.gov as a method of payment
to assist customers.
The increased fees will enable ARS’
Patent Culture Collection to continue its
mission of supporting microbiological
research and biotechnological
innovation, and serve as a repository
where patented microbial strains can be
deposited and distributed to the
scientific community. All of the current
services will continue to be offered
under the revised fee schedule and
method of payment.
This rule was published as a proposed
rule for comment on September 2, 2015.
See 80 FR 53021, September 2, 2015. No
comments were received.
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 504
Agricultural research.
For reasons set forth in the preamble,
ARS amends 7 CFR part 504 as set forth
below:
PART 504—USER FEES
1. The authority citation for part 504
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 31 U.S.C. 9701.
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2. Revise § 504.2 to read as follows:
§ 504.2 Fees for deposit and requisition of
microbial cultures.
(a) Depositors of microbial cultures
must pay a one-time $670 user fee for
each culture deposited on or after
December 1, 2015.
(b) For cultures deposited on or after
December 1, 2015, requestors must pay
a $40 user fee for each culture
distributed.
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3. Revise § 504.3 to read as follows:
§ 504.3
Payment of fees.
(a) Payment of user fees must
accompany a culture deposit or request.
(b) Payment shall be made by check,
draft, money order, or pay.gov, payable
to USDA, National Finance Center.
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Dated: November 23, 2015.
Simon Y. Liu,
Associate Administrator, ARS.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Research Service
7 CFR Part 504
RIN 0518-AA05
Changes to Fees and Payment Methods
AGENCY: Agricultural Research Service, USDA.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) increases its Patent
Culture Collection charges, and revises the method of payment.
DATES: This rule is effective December 1, 2015.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Kurtz, ARS-Budget and Program
Management Staff, George Washington Carver Center, 5601 Sunnyside
Avenue, Room 4-1106, Beltsville, Maryland, 20705, telephone: (301) 504-
4494, email: jeff.kurtz@ars.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Microbial-based agriculture and
biotechnology rely on superior production strains, new strains with
novel characteristics, and reference strains for comparative purposes.
Such strains are often difficult to acquire or are cost prohibitive for
many researchers. ARS has a staff dedicated to the acquisition and
distribution of microbial germplasm in which patented strains can be
deposited in and distributed from its Patent Culture Collection for a
one-time fee to cover maintenance and distribution costs.
ARS' Patent Culture Collection receives about 120 patent deposits
per year, and distributes about 450 cultures per year. Nearly all of
the accessions and distributions are requested by companies,
universities, or Government agencies. Currently, ARS charges $500 for
each microbial culture deposit, as set forth in 7 CFR 504.2(a). For
each microbial culture distribution ARS charges $20, as set forth in 7
CFR 504.2(b). The current fees, which were established in 1985, did not
reflect the actual costs of providing materials and services. ARS is
increasing these fees to reflect their actual costs of $670 and $40,
respectively, and to apply the distribution fee to all patent deposits
regardless of the date of the deposit.
Currently, payment for deposit and requisition of microbial
cultures is made by check, draft, or money order payable to the USDA,
National Finance Center, as set forth in 7 CFR 504.3(b). ARS is adding
pay.gov as a method of payment to assist customers.
The increased fees will enable ARS' Patent Culture Collection to
continue its mission of supporting microbiological research and
biotechnological innovation, and serve as a repository where patented
microbial strains can be deposited and distributed to the scientific
community. All of the current services will continue to be offered
under the revised fee schedule and method of payment.
This rule was published as a proposed rule for comment on September
2, 2015. See 80 FR 53021, September 2, 2015. No comments were received.
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 504
Agricultural research.
For reasons set forth in the preamble, ARS amends 7 CFR part 504 as
set forth below:
PART 504--USER FEES
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1. The authority citation for part 504 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 31 U.S.C. 9701.
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2. Revise Sec. 504.2 to read as follows:
Sec. 504.2 Fees for deposit and requisition of microbial cultures.
(a) Depositors of microbial cultures must pay a one-time $670 user
fee for each culture deposited on or after December 1, 2015.
(b) For cultures deposited on or after December 1, 2015, requestors
must pay a $40 user fee for each culture distributed.
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3. Revise Sec. 504.3 to read as follows:
Sec. 504.3 Payment of fees.
(a) Payment of user fees must accompany a culture deposit or
request.
(b) Payment shall be made by check, draft, money order, or pay.gov,
payable to USDA, National Finance Center.
Dated: November 23, 2015.
Simon Y. Liu,
Associate Administrator, ARS.
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