### 21701 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 74 / Monday, April 18, 2011 / Notices

Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 7.87.

Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 6010.42.

Comments are invited on: (1) 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; (2) 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; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to Jane Ho, Technical Services Branch, Science and Technology, Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Stop 0272, Washington, DC 20250–0272; Phone 202–690–0621, Fax 202–720– 4631. All comments received will be available for public inspection during regular business hours at the same address.

All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record.

Dated: April 12, 2011. David R. Shipman, Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.

[FR Doc. 2011–9317 Filed 4–15–11; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE**

**Agricultural Marketing Service**

**[Document No. AMS–ST–11–0028]**

**Plant Variety Protection Board; Open Meeting** 

**AGENCY :**  Agricultural Marketing Service,
USDA.

**ACTION :**  Notice of meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  This notice is intended to notify the public of their opportunity to attend an open meeting of the Plant Variety Protection Board.

**DATES :**  May 11 and 12, 2011, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., open to the public.

**ADDRESSES :**  The meeting will be held in the United States Department of Agriculture George Washington Carver Center, 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Room 4–2223, Beltsville, MD 20705. **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Ms. Natalie Worku, Plant Variety Protection Office, Science and Technology Programs, Agricultural Marketing Service, United States Department of Agriculture, 10301 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705. Telephone number (301) 504–5518, fax (301) 504– 5291, or e-mail: natalie.worku@ams.usda.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Pursuant to the provisions of section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C., Appendix 2), this notice is given regarding an upcoming Plant Variety Protection (PVP) Board meeting. The Plant Variety Protection Act (PVPA) (7 U.S.C. 2321 et seq. ) provides legal protection in the form of intellectual property rights to developers of new varieties of plants, which are reproduced sexually by seed or are tuber-propagated. A Certificate of Plant Variety Protection is awarded to an owner of a crop variety after an examination shows that it is new, distinct from other varieties, genetically uniform and stable through successive generations. The term of protection is 20 years for most crops and 25 years for trees, shrubs, and vines. The PVPA also provides for a statutory Board (7 U.S.C. 2327). The duties of the Board are to: (1) Advise the Secretary concerning the adoption of rules and regulations to facilitate the proper administration of the Act; (2) provide advisory counsel to the Secretary on appeals concerning decisions on applications by the PVP Office and on requests for emergency public-interest compulsory licenses; and (3) advise the Secretary on any other matters under the Regulations and Rules of Practice and on all questions under Section 44 of the Act, ‘‘Public Interest in Wide Usage ’’ (7 U.S.C. 2404).

The proposed agenda for the PVP Board meeting will include a welcome by Department officials followed by a discussion focusing on program activities that encourage the development of new plant varieties and appeals to the Secretary. The agenda will also include presentations on the financial status of the PVP Office, ongoing business process reengineering project, E-business update, international
outreach activities and other related topics.

The meeting will be open to the public. Those wishing to attend the meeting are encouraged to pre-register by May 9, 2011 with the person listed
under **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION**

**CONTACT** . Visitors entering the George Washington Carver Center should inform security personnel that they are attending the PVP Board meeting. Identification will be required to be admitted to the building. Security personnel will direct visitors to Room 4–2223. If you require accommodations, such as sign language interpreter, please contact the person listed under **FOR**

**FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT** . Minutes of the meeting will be available for public review 30 days following the meeting at the address listed under **FOR**

**FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT** . The minutes will also be posted on the
Internet Web site http:// www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/pvpo.

Dated: April 12, 2011. David R. Shipman, Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.

[FR Doc. 2011–9326 Filed 4–15–11; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE**

**Forest Service**

**Ravalli County Resource Advisory**
**Committee**

**AGENCY :**  Forest Service, USDA.

**ACTION :**  Notice of meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  The Ravalli County Resource Advisory Committee will meet in Hamilton, Montana. The purpose of the meeting is to have presentations of projects for 2011.

**DATES :**  The meeting will be held May 24, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.

**ADDRESSES :**  The meeting will be held at
1801 N. First Street. Written comments should be sent to Stevensville RD, 88 Main Street, Stevensville, MT 59870. Comments may also be sent via e-mail

to dritter@fs.fed.us or via facsimile to

406–777–5461.

All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are placed in the record and are available for public inspection and copying. The public may inspect comments received at Stevensville Ranger District. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to 406–777– 5461 to facilitate entry into the building.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Dan Ritter or Nancy Trotter at 406–777–

5461.

Individuals who use
telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Mountain Standard Time, Monday through Friday.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  The meeting is open to the public. Council
discussion is limited to Forest Service staff and Council members. However, persons who wish to bring any matters