[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 86 (Tuesday, May 4, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 24556]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-10070]


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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.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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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 (ARS) intention to request an extension 
of a currently approved information collection, Form AD-761, USDA 
Patent License Application for Government Invention that expires 
November 30, 2004.

DATES: Comments must be received within sixty-five (65) calendar days 
of the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact June Blalock, USDA, ARS, 
Office of Technology Transfer, 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Room 4-1158, 
Beltsville, Maryland 20705-5131; Telephone Number 301-504-5989.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: USDA Patent License Application for Government Invention.
    OMB Number: 0518-0003.
    Expiration Date of Approval: November 30, 2004.
    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.
    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: 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.
    Comments may be sent to USDA, ARS, Office of Technology Transfer, 
5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Room 4-1158, 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.

Michael D. Ruff,
Assistant Administrator.
[FR Doc. 04-10070 Filed 5-3-04; 8:45 am]
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