Notice of Intent To Renew an Information Collection, 73351 [2024-20412]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 175 / Tuesday, September 10, 2024 / Notices gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/ parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Dated: September 5, 2024. Cikena Reid, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2024–20419 Filed 9–9–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Research Service Notice of Intent To Renew an Information Collection AGENCY: Agricultural Research Service, USDA. Notice and request for comments. ACTION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Agricultural Research Service’s (ARS) intention to request an extension of a currently approved information collection, Form AD–761, USDA Patent License Application for Government Invention that expires October 31, 2025. DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 12, 2024. ADDRESSES: Comments may be sent to Diana D. Halsey, Business Licensing Officer, USDA, ARS, Office of Technology Transfer, 301–785–2741, license@usda.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diana D. Halsey, Business Licensing Officer, USDA, ARS, Office of Technology Transfer, 301–785–2741, license@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: USDA Patent License Application. OMB Number: 0518–0003. Expiration Date of Approval: October 31, 2025. Type of Request: To extend a currently approved information collection. Abstract: The USDA patent licensing program grants patent licenses to qualified businesses and individuals who wish to commercialize inventions arising from federally supported research. The objective of the program is to use the patent system to promote the utilization of inventions arising from such research. The licensing of federally owned inventions must be done in khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:45 Sep 09, 2024 Jkt 262001 accordance with the terms, conditions and procedures prescribed under 37 CFR part 404. Application for a license must be addressed to the Federal agency having custody of the invention. Licenses may be granted only if the license applicant has supplied the Federal agency with a satisfactory plan for the development and marketing of the invention and with information about the applicant’s capability to fulfill the plan. 37 CFR 404.8 sets forth the information which must be provided by a license applicant. For the convenience of the applicant, USDA has itemized the information needed on Form AD–761, and instructions for completing the form are provided to the applicant. The information submitted is used to determine whether the applicant has both a complete and sufficient plan for developing and marketing the invention and the necessary manufacturing, marketing, technical and financial resources to carry out the submitted plan. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 3 hours per response. Description of Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit individuals. Estimated Number of Respondents: 75. Frequency of Responses: One time per invention. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 225 hours. This data will be collected under the authority of 44 U.S.C. #3506(c)(2)(A). Copies of this information collection and related instructions can be obtained without charge from Diana D. Halsey, Business Licensing Officer, USDA, ARS, Office of Technology Transfer by calling 301–785–2741. Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, such as through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g. permitting electronic submission of responses. PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 73351 Comments may be sent to license@ usda.gov. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Brian T. Nakanishi, Assistant Administrator. [FR Doc. 2024–20412 Filed 9–9–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–03–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Modoc Resource Advisory Committee Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA). ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: The Modoc Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will hold a public meeting according to the details shown below. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with Title II of the Act, as well as make recommendations on recreation fee proposals for sites on the Modoc National Forest within Modoc County, consistent with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. DATES: An in-person and virtual meeting will be held on September 25, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time. Written and Oral Comments: Anyone wishing to provide in-person and virtual oral comments must pre-register by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time, on September 24, 2024. Written public comments will be accepted by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time, on September 24, 2024. Comments submitted after this date will be provided to the Forest Service to the committee, but the committee may not have adequate time to consider those comments prior to the meeting. All committee meetings are subject to cancellation. For status of the meeting prior to attendance, please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. ADDRESSES: This meeting will be held in-person at the Modoc National Forest Supervisor’s Office Conference Room, located at 225 West 8th Street Alturas, California 96101. The public may also SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\10SEN1.SGM 10SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 175 (Tuesday, September 10, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 73351]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-20412]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Research Service


Notice of Intent To Renew an Information Collection

AGENCY: Agricultural Research Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the Agricultural Research Service's (ARS) intention to 
request an extension of a currently approved information collection, 
Form AD-761, USDA Patent License Application for Government Invention 
that expires October 31, 2025.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 12, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be sent to Diana D. Halsey, Business Licensing 
Officer, USDA, ARS, Office of Technology Transfer, 301-785-2741, 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diana D. Halsey, Business Licensing 
Officer, USDA, ARS, Office of Technology Transfer, 301-785-2741, 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: USDA Patent License Application.
    OMB Number: 0518-0003.
    Expiration Date of Approval: October 31, 2025.
    Type of Request: To extend a currently approved information 
collection.
    Abstract: The USDA patent licensing program grants patent licenses 
to qualified businesses and individuals who wish to commercialize 
inventions arising from federally supported research. The objective of 
the program is to use the patent system to promote the utilization of 
inventions arising from such research. The licensing of federally owned 
inventions must be done in accordance with the terms, conditions and 
procedures prescribed under 37 CFR part 404. Application for a license 
must be addressed to the Federal agency having custody of the 
invention. Licenses may be granted only if the license applicant has 
supplied the Federal agency with a satisfactory plan for the 
development and marketing of the invention and with information about 
the applicant's capability to fulfill the plan. 37 CFR 404.8 sets forth 
the information which must be provided by a license applicant. For the 
convenience of the applicant, USDA has itemized the information needed 
on Form AD-761, and instructions for completing the form are provided 
to the applicant. The information submitted is used to determine 
whether the applicant has both a complete and sufficient plan for 
developing and marketing the invention and the necessary manufacturing, 
marketing, technical and financial resources to carry out the submitted 
plan.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 3 hours per response.
    Description of Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit 
individuals.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 75.
    Frequency of Responses: One time per invention.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 225 hours.
    This data will be collected under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 
#3506(c)(2)(A).
    Copies of this information collection and related instructions can 
be obtained without charge from Diana D. Halsey, Business Licensing 
Officer, USDA, ARS, Office of Technology Transfer by calling 301-785-
2741.
    Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways 
to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who 
are to respond, such as through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology, e.g. permitting electronic 
submission of responses.
    Comments may be sent to [email protected]. All responses to this 
notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. 
All comments will also become a matter of public record.

Brian T. Nakanishi,
Assistant Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2024-20412 Filed 9-9-24; 8:45 am]
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