This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. 

# Notices Federal Register 

### 68315

Vol. 75, No. 214

Friday, November 5, 2010

**DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE**

**Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request** 

November 2, 2010.

The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. Comments regarding (a) whether the 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 burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), OIRA

_ Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or fax (202) 395–5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250– 7602. Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720–8958.

An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Agricultural Research Service

Title: Patent License Application.

OMB Control Number: 0518–0003. Summary of Collection: Public Law 96–517, HR 209 (Technology Transfer Commercialization Act of 2000), and 37 CFR Part 404 requires Federal agencies to use the patent system to promote the utilization of inventions arising from Federally supported research and provide the authority to grant patent licenses. The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) oversees licensing of Federally owned inventions which must be done in accordance with terms, conditions, and procedures prescribed under 37 CFR part 404. Application information must be collected to identify the business or individual desiring the patent license along with a plan for the development and marketing of the invention and a description of the applicant’s ability to fulfill the plan.

Need and Use of the Information: ARS will collect identifying information on the applicant, identifying information for the business, and a detailed description for development and/or marketing of the invention using form AD–761. The information collected 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.

Description of Respondents: Business or other for profit; Not-for-profit institutions; Individuals or households.

Number of Respondents: 75. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.

Total Burden Hours: 225.

Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010–28048 Filed 11–4–10; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 3410–03–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE** 

**Agricultural Marketing Service**

**[Doc. No. AMS–LS–10–0085]**

**Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information**  **Collection**

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

**ACTION :**  Notice and request for
comments.

**SUMMARY :**  In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) intention to request approval, from the Office of Management and Budget, for an extension and revision of a currently approved information collection used to compile and generate the livestock and meat market reports for the Livestock and Grain Market News Branch of the Livestock and Seed Program.

**DATES :**  Comments must be received on or before January 4, 2011.

Additional Information or Comments: Comments should be submitted electronically at http:// www.regulations.gov. Comments may also be mailed to Jimmy A. Beard, Assistant to the Chief; Livestock and Grain Market News Branch, Livestock and Seed Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture; STOP 0252; Room 2619–S; 1400 Independence Avenue, SW.; Washington, DC 20250–0252. All comments should reference docket number AMS–LS–10–0085 and note the date and page number of this issue of the Federal Register

.

Submitted comments will be available for public inspection at http:// regulations.gov or at the above address during regular business hours. Comments submitted in response to this Notice will be included in the record and will be made available to the public. Please be advised that the identity of the individuals or entities submitting the comments will be made public on the Internet at the address provided above.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Jimmy A. Beard, Assistant to the Chief, Livestock and Grain Market News Branch, AMS, USDA, by telephone on 202/720–8054, or e-mail at: jimmy.beard@ams.usda.gov.


### 68316 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 214 / Friday, November 5, 2010 / Notices

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Title: Livestock and Meat Market Reports.

OMB Number: 0581–0154. Expiration Date of Approval: 04–29–
2011.

Type of Request: Extension and revision of a currently approved information collection.

Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1621–1627) directs and authorizes the collection and dissemination of marketing information including adequate outlook information, on a market area basis, for the purpose of anticipating and meeting consumer requirements aiding in the maintenance of farm income and to bring about a balance between production and utilization.

Under this market news program, AMS issues market news reports covering the livestock and meat trade, which encompasses a wide range of industry contacts, including packers, processors, producers, brokers, and retailers. These reports are compiled on a voluntary basis, in cooperation with the livestock and meat industry. The information provided by respondents initiates market news reporting, which must be timely, accurate, unbiased, and continuous if it is to be meaningful to the industry. The livestock and meat industry requested that AMS issue livestock and meat market reports in order to assist them in making informed production and marketing decisions. In addition, several Government agencies that purchase meat for various Federal programs use this data in making their purchasing decisions. The information must be collected, compiled, anddisseminated by an impartial thirdparty, in a manner which protects the confidentiality of the reporting entity. AMS is in the best position to provide this service.

Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated at .0833 hours per response.

Respondents: Business or other forprofit, individuals or households, farms, and the Federal Government.

Estimated Number of Respondents:
990.

Estimated Total Annual Responses: 124,740.

Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 126.

Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 10,391 hours.

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 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.

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: November 2, 2010. David R. Shipman, Acting Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2010–28043 Filed 11–4–10; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 3410–02–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE**

**Agricultural Marketing Service**

**[Docket No. AMS–DA–10–0070; DA–10–06]**

**Notice of Request for an Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved**  **Information Collection**

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

**ACTION :**  Notice and request for comments; correction.

**SUMMARY :**  The Agricultural Marketing Service published a document in the Federal Register of October 1, 2010, concerning a request for approval from the Office of Management and Budget for an extension of and revision to a currently approved information collection for the National Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Programs. The document contained incorrect dates.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Whitney A. Rick, 202–720–6909.

Correction: In the Federal Register of October 1, 2010, in FR Doc. 2010–24627, on page 60712, in the second column, correct the ‘‘Title’’ caption in the

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION** to read:

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Title: National Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Programs.

OMB Number: 0581–0093. Expiration Date, as approved by OMB: 3/31/2011.

Dated: November 2, 2010. David R. Shipman, Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. 2010–28047 Filed 11–4–10; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 3410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE** 

**Food and Nutrition Service**

**Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;**  **Comment Request—Special Nutrition Program Operations Study (SNPOS)** 

**AGENCY :**  Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), United States Department of Agriculture.

**ACTION :**  Notice and request for
comments.

**SUMMARY :**  In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites the the general public and other public agencies to comment on this proposed information collection. This collection is a new information collection for the Special Nutrition Program Operations Study.

**DATES :**  Written comments on this notice must be received by January 4, 2011.

**ADDRESSES :**  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 shall 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 that were 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, including use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

Comments may be sent to: John Endahl, Senior Program Analyst, Office of Research and Analysis, Food and Nutrition Service, USDA, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 1004, Alexandria, VA 22302. Comments may also be submitted via fax to the attention ofJohn Endahl at 703–305–2576 or via email to john.endahl@fns.usda.gov

. Comments will also be accepted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Go to http://www.regulations.gov, and follow the online instructions for submitting comments electronically.

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

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  To request more information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans, contact John Endahl, Senior Program Analyst, Office