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Notices Federal Register

53697 

Vol. 74, No. 201 

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

National Agricultural Library 

Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To 

Collect Information 

AGENCY: Agricultural Research Service 

(ARS), USDA. 

ACTION: Notice and request for 

comments. 

SUMMARY: In accordance with the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. 

L. 104–13) and Office of Management 

and Budget (OMB) regulations at 5 CFR 

part 1320 (60 FR 44978, August 29, 

1995), this notice announces the 

Agricultural Research Service’s intent to 

electronically survey farmers about the 

current level of effectiveness of 

transferring ARS developed technology 

to farmers and identify how to improve 

the technology transfer process. 

DATES: Comments on this notice must be 

received by December 24, 2009 to be 

assured of consideration. 

ADDRESSES: Address all comments 

concerning this notice to Bryan 

Kaphammer, Technology Transfer 

Coordinator, U.S. Department of 

Agriculture Agricultural Research 

Service, 2150 Centre Avenue, Building 

D, Fort Collins, CO 80526–8119. 

Comments may be sent by facsimile to 

(970) 492–7023, or e-mail to 

bryan.kaphammer@ars.usda.gov. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Bryan Kaphammer, telephone (970) 

492–7028. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Title: National Program 216 

Technology Transfer Project End-users’ 

Inputs. 

OMB Number: 

Expiration Date: 

Type of Request: Approval for data 

collection from individual farmers. 

Abstract: This survey contains 

eighteen items. The majority of the 

questions ask for multiple choice 

answers. The Agricultural Research 

Service’s mission is to develop science 

based solutions to the countries 

agricultural problems. Transferring 

these solutions to the U.S. agricultural 

community is a major part of ARS’ 

mission. The purpose of this short 

survey is to determine the current 

situation of transferring technology from 

Agricultural Research Service to farmers 

and identify alternatives to improve the 

technology transferring process and 

better meet the farmer’s technological 

needs. 

Estimate of Burden: Public reporting 

burden for this collection of information 

is estimated to average five minutes per 

respondent. 

Respondents: Individuals who are 

interested in joining an electronic 

discussion group. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

2,500 per year. 

Estimated Total Annual Burden on 

Respondents: 12,500 minutes or 208.3 

hours. 

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 the 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 respond, including the 

use of appropriate automated, 

electronic, mechanical, or other 

technology. Comments should be sent to 

the address in the preamble. All 

responses to this notice will be 

summarized and included in the request 

for Office of Management and Budget 

(OMB) approval. All comments will 

become a matter of public record. 

Dated: October 1, 2009. 

Richard Brenner, 

Assistant Administrator, ARS. 

[FR Doc. E9–25228 Filed 10–19–09; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3410–03–P 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

Forest Service 

Ketchikan Resource Advisory 

Committee 

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. 

ACTION: Notice of meeting. 

SUMMARY: The Ketchikan Resource 

Advisory Committee will meet in 

Ketchikan, Alaska, November 18, 2009. 

The purpose of this meeting is to 

discuss potential projects under the 

Secure Rural Schools and Community 

Self-Determination Act of 2008. 

DATES: The meeting will be held 

November 18, 2009 at 6 p.m. 

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at 

the Ketchikan-Misty Fjords Ranger 

District Office, 3031 Tongass Avenue, 

Ketchikan, Alaska. Send written 

comments to Ketchikan Resource 

Advisory Committee, do District Ranger, 

USDA Forest Service, 3031 Tongass 

Ave., Ketchikan, AK 99901, or 

electronically to Diane Daniels, RAC 

Coordinator at ddaniels@fs.fed.us. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Diane Daniels, RAC Coordinator, 

Ketchikan-Misty Fjords Ranger District, 

Tongass National Forest, (907) 228– 

4105. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

meeting is open to the public. 

Committee discussion is limited to 

Forest Service staff and Committee 

members. However, public input 

opportunity will be provided and 

individuals will have the opportunity to 

address the Committee at that time. 

Dated: October 9, 2009. 

Forrest Cole, 

Forest Supervisor. 

[FR Doc. E9–25056 Filed 10–19–09; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3410–11–M 

AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL 

DEVELOPMENT 

Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and 

Humanitarian Assistance; Office of 

Food for Peace; Announcement of 

Food for Peace Title II Proposal 

Guidance and Program Policies Fiscal 

Year 2010; Notice 

Pursuant to the Agricultural Trade 

Development and Assistance Act of 

1954 (Pub. L. 480, as amended), notice 


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