[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 201 (Tuesday, October 20, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 53697]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-25228]


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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.

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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 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 [email protected].

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]
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