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# Notices Federal Register 

### 55451

Vol. 77, No. 175

Monday, September 10, 2012

**DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE**

**Office of the Secretary**

**Determination of Total Amounts of Fiscal Year 2013 Tariff-Rate Quotas for**  **Raw Cane Sugar and Certain Sugars, Syrups and Molasses; and the Fiscal**  **Year 2013 Overall Allotment Quantity Under the Sugar Marketing Allotment**  **Program**

**AGENCY :**  Office of the Secretary, USDA.

**ACTION :**  Notice.

**SUMMARY :**  The Office of the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture
announces the establishment of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 (October 1, 2012– September 30, 2013) in-quota aggregate quantity of the raw, as well as, refined and specialty sugar Tariff-Rate Quotas (TRQ). The FY 2013 raw cane sugar TRQ is established at 1,117,195 metric tons raw value (MTRV). In addition, the in-quota aggregate quantity of the refined and specialty sugar TRQ is established at 117,254 MTRV for certain sugars, syrups, and molasses (collectively referred to as refined sugar) that may be entered during FY 2013.

The Office of the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture also
announces the establishment of the FY 2013 Overall Allotment Quantity (OAQ) at 9,711,250 short tons, raw value (STRV). As required by the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended, the sugar beet sector was allotted 5,278,064 STRV (54.35 percent of the OAQ), and the cane sugar sector was allotted 4,433,186 STRV (45.65 percent of the OAQ). CCC will distribute the sector allotments among domestic sugar beet and sugarcane processors according to the regulations in 7 CFR part 1435 in a press release before September 30,

2012.

**DATES :**  Effective Date: September 10,

2012.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Souleymane Diaby, Import Policies and Export Reporting Division, Foreign Agricultural Service, Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., AgStop 1021, Washington, DC 20250–1021; by telephone (202) 720– 2916; by fax (202) 720–0876; or by email souleymane.diaby@fas.usda.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  The provisions of paragraph (a)(i) of the Additional U.S. Note 5, Chapter 17 in the HTS authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to establish the in-quota TRQ amounts (expressed in terms of raw value) for imports of raw cane sugar and certain sugars, syrups, and molasses that may be entered under the subheadings of the HTS subject to the lower tier of duties of the TRQs for entry during each fiscal year. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is responsible for the allocation of these quantities among supplying countries
and areas.

Section 359(k) of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended, requires that at the beginning of the quota year the Secretary of Agriculture establish the TRQs for raw cane sugar and refined sugars at the minimum levels necessary to comply with obligations under international trade agreements, with the exception of specialty sugar.

Notice is hereby given that I have determined, in accordance with paragraph (a)(i) of the Additional U.S. Note 5, Chapter 17 in the HTS and section 359(k) of the 1938 Act, that an aggregate quantity of up to 1,117,195 MTRV of raw cane sugar may be entered
or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during FY 2013. This is
the minimum amount to which the
United States is committed under the WTO Uruguay Round Agreements. I
have further determined that an aggregate quantity of 117,254 MTRV of sugars, syrups, and molasses may be
entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during FY 2013. Of this quantity of 117,254 MTRV, the quantity of 96,910 MTRV is reserved for the importation of specialty sugars as defined by the USTR. The total of 117,254 MTRV includes the 22,000 MTRV minimum level necessary to comply with U.S. WTO Uruguay Round commitments, of which 1,656 MTRV is reserved for specialty sugar. Because thespecialty sugar TRQ is first-come, firstserved, tranches are needed to allow for orderly marketing throughout the year. The FY 2013 specialty sugar TRQ will be opened in five tranches. The first tranche, totaling 1,656 MTRV, will open October 12, 2012. All specialty sugars are eligible for entry under this tranche. The second tranche will open on October 26, 2012, and be equal to 35,245 MTRV. The remaining tranches will each be equal to 20,003 MTRV, with the third opening on January 11, 2013; the fourth, on April 11, 2013; and the fifth, on July 11, 2013. The second, third, fourth, and fifth tranches will be reserved for organic sugar and other specialty sugars not currently produced commercially in the United States or reasonably available from domestic

sources.

Section 359c of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended, requires that the OAQ be established at not less than 85 percent of the estimated quantity of sugar for domestic human consumption for the crop year, and that fixed percentages of the OAQ be assigned to the beet sector and cane sector. The OAQ for FY 2013 is being established at the minimum quantity of 9,711,250 STRV. Based on the required beet sector and cane sector percentages of 54.35 and 46.65 respectively, the sugar beet sector is allotted 5,278,064
STRV and cane sector is allotted 4,433,186 STRV for FY 2013.

The cane sector allotment is allocated to the sugarcane States according to provisions in the sugar program, as follows: Hawaii—245,499 STRV; Florida—2,250,786 STRV; Louisiana— 1,741,236 and Texas—195,665 STRV. Company allocations will be announced in a press release before September 30,

2012.

* Conversion factor: 1 metric ton =
1.10231125 short tons.

Dated: August 24, 2012.
Michael T. Scuse, Under Secretary, Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services.

[FR Doc. 2012–22134 Filed 9–7–12; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE**

**Agricultural Research Service**

**Notice of Intent To Request an Extension of a Currently Approved** 
**Information Collection**

**AGENCY :**  Agricultural Research Service,

USDA.


### 55452 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 175 / Monday, September 10, 2012 / Notices

**ACTION :**  Notice and request for

comments.

**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 February 28, 2013.

**DATES :**  Comments must be received on or before November 9, 2012.

**ADDRESSES :**  Comments may be sent to June Blalock, USDA, ARS, Office of Technology Transfer, 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Room 4–1174, Beltsville, Maryland 20705–5131; Telephone
Number 301–504–5989.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  June Blalock, USDA, ARS, Office of Technology Transfer, 301–504–5989.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Title: USDA Patent License Application for Government Invention.

OMB Number: 0518–0003. Expiration Date of Approval: February

28, 2013.

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 June Blalock, USDA, ARS, Office of Technology Transfer by calling 301–504–5989.

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 USDA, ARS, Office of Technology Transfer, 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Room 4–1174, Beltsville, Maryland 20705–5131. 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.

Richard J. Brenner,

Assistant Administrator.

[FR Doc. 2012–22201 Filed 9–7–12; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE**

**Forest Service**

**Lynn Canal-Icy Strait Resource Advisory Committee** 

**AGENCY :**  Forest Service, USDA.

**ACTION :**  Notice of meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  The Lynn Canal-Icy Strait Resource Advisory Committee (LC–IS RAC) will meet in Juneau, AK. The
committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (Pub. L. 112– 141) (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 the Title II of the Act. The meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the meeting is to review and recommend project proposals that will meet the purposes of improving or maintaining existing infrastructure (roads & trails), implementing stewardship objectives that enhance forested ecosystems, and/or restoring and improving land health and water quality on National Forest System lands.

**DATES :**  The meeting will be held September 20, 2012, 9 a.m.

**ADDRESSES :**  The meeting will be held in the upper conference room, Admirality National Monument Office, 8510 Mendenhall Loop Road, Juneau, AK 99801. The public may attend the meeting via Video Teleconference (VTC) at the Hoonah Ranger District office, 430A Airport Road, Hoonah, AK 99829. Written comments may be submitted as described under Supplementary Information. 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 the Admirality National Monument Office, 8510 Mendenhall Loop Road, Juneau, AK 99801. Please call ahead to (907) 586– 8800 to facilitate entry into the building

to view comments.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Shane King, RAC Coordinator, 8510 Mendenhall Loop Road, Juneau, AK 99801; (907) 789–6286; email shaneking@fs.fed.us. 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., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  The following business will be conducted: review and status updates on Title II projects, review the status of funds to be allocated, discuss acquisition management instruments for implementation of projects, review monitoring report, review and approve administrative costs, provide opportunity for proponents to present proposals (5 minutes each), provide LC– IS RAC members an opportunity to ask questions about proposals (3 minutes each), review the proposal