Agricultural Research Service

75 Fed. Reg. 56980 (September 17, 2010) (notice). Notice is given that the Agricultural Research Service intends to grant to PlantHaven, Inc. an exclusive license to the variety of hibiscus described in U.S. Plant Patent Application Serial No. 12/454,676, “Sahara Sunset,” filed on May 21, 2009. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 52924 (August 30, 2010) (notice). Notice is given that the Agricultural Research Service intends to grant to Horticultural Research Institute, Inc. an exclusive license to U.S. Patent No. 7,066,995, “Compositions and Films Comprised of Avian Feather Keratin,” issued on June 27, 2006. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 48642 (August 11, 2010) (notice). Notice is given that the Agricultural Research Service intends to grant to Microsemi Corporation an exclusive license to U.S. Patent No. 7,135,871, “Soil Moisture Sensor,” issued on November 14, 2006. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 37749 (June 30, 2010) (notice and request for comments). This notice announces the Agricultural Research Service's intention to request an extension of a currently approved information collection, Form AD-761, USDA Patent License Application for Government Invention that expires October 29, 2010. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 35439 (June 22, 2010) (notice). Notice is given that the Agricultural Research Service intends to grant to KGK Synergize Inc. of London, Ontario, Canada, a partially exclusive license to U.S. Patent No. 6,987,125, "Compositions and Methods of Treating, Reducing and Preventing Cardiovascular Diseases and Disorders with Polymethoxyflavones." View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 24568 (May 5, 2010) (notice). The Agricultural Research Service intends to grant to Renewable Organics, LLC, an exclusive license to U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 12/026,346, "Process for Removing and Recovering Phosphorus from Animal Waste." View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 20806 (April 21, 2010) (notice). The Agricultural Research Service intends to grant to Basin Seed Company, LLC of Nampa, Idaho, an exclusive license to the cranberry dry bean variety named "Crimson." View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 20806 (April 21, 2010) (notice). The Agricultural Research Service intends to grant to Innovative, LLC of Cumming, Georgia, an exclusive license to U.S. Patent No. 6,928,941, "Diamond Row Pattern Planter." View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 20806 (April 21, 2010) (notice). The Agricultural Research Service intends to grant to Oro Agri Inc. of Trophy Club, Texas, an exclusive license to U.S. Patent No. 7,579,183, "Saprophytic Yeast, Pichia Anomala," and to U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 12/507,057, "Growth Media And Saprophytic Use for Pichia." View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 15674 (March 30, 2010) (notice). This notice announces that the Agricultural Research Service intends to grant an exclusive license to U.S. Patent No. 5,985,216, "Flow Cytometry Nozzle for High Efficiency Cell Sorting." View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 5035 (February 1, 2010) (notice). Notice is hereby given that the Agricultural Research Service intends to grant an exclusive license to U.S. Patent No. 6,410,223, "Direct Polymerase Chain Reaction Assay, or Bio-PCR." View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 5035 (February 1, 2010) (notice). Notice is hereby given that the Agricultural Research Service intends to grant an exclusive license to U.S. Patent No. 7,378,557, "Methods for Preparing Isolongifolenone and Its Use in Repelling Arthropods" and U.S. Patent No. 7,579,016, "Methods for Repelling Arthropods Using Isolongifolenone Analogs." View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 64662 (December 8, 2009) (notice). Notice is hereby given that the Agricultural Research Service intends to grant an exclusive license to U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 12/494,490, "System for Delivering Poultry Litter Below Soil Surface." View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 63717 (December 4, 2009) (notice). Notice is hereby given that the Agricultural Research Service intends to grant an exclusive license to U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 12/494,490, "System for Delivering Poultry Litter Below Soil Surface." View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 52444 (October 13, 2009) (notice of intent). Notice is hereby given that the Agricultural Research Service intends to grant an exclusive license to U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 11/504,401, "Fertilizer Formulation for Reduction of Nutrient and Pesticide Leaching." View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 52174 (October 9, 2009) (notice and request for comments). The notice to seek comment on the Agricultural Research Service's intent to seek approval to reinstate the ARS Animal Health National Program Assessment Survey was published on August 6, 2009. The document contained the wrong date for public comment. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 45164 (September 1, 2009) (notice). Notice is hereby given that the Agricultural Research Service intends to grant an exclusive license to the soybean variety described in Plant Variety Protection Certificate Number 200300169. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 44817 (August 31, 2009) (notice). Notice is hereby given that the Agricultural Research Service intends to grant an exclusive license to the soybean varieties described in Plant Variety Protection Certificate Number 9800027 and Number 9800028. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 39283 (August 6, 2009) (notice and request for comments). This notice announces the Agricultural Research Service's intent to seek reinstatement of the ARS Animal Health National Program Assessment Survey. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 39284 (August 6, 2009) (notice of intent). Notice is hereby given that the Agricultural Research Service intends to grant an exclusive license to U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 11/901,547, "Composition of Entomopathogenic Fungus and Method of Production and Application for Insect Control." View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 26186 (June 1, 2009) (notice and request for comments). A proposed information collection requirement regarding forms pertaining to the peer review of ARS research projects will be submitted to OMB for review. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 19503 (April 29, 2009) (notice of intent). The Agricultural Research Service intends to grant to Circle One Global, Inc. an exclusive license to U.S. Patent No. 7,361,499, "Non-Aflatoxigenic Aspergillus Flavus Isolates," and to U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 11/848,866, "Water Dispersible Formulation for Delivery of Biocontrol Fungi to Reduce Aflatoxin." View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 14106 (March 30, 2009) (notice). The Agricultural Research Service is requesting nominations for qualified persons to serve as members of the Secretary's Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 12108 (March 23, 2009) (notice and request for comments). This notice announces the Agricultural Research Service's intention to seek approval to collect information in support of research and related activities. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 11835 (March 20, 2009) (confirmation of regulations). This notice summarizes the results of an Agricultural Marketing Service review of the Regulations under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. AMS has determined that the Regulations should be continued without change. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 11904 (March 20, 2009) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is announcing a forthcoming meeting of the National Organic Standards Board. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 11278 (March 17, 2009) (interim final rule with request for comments) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 925 and 944). This rule relaxes the handling requirements prescribed under the California table grape marketing order and the table grape import regulation. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 10842 (March 13, 2009) (termination of proceeding). This action terminates a rulemaking proceeding on two proposed amendments that sought to amend the producer-handler provisions of the Appalachian and Southeast milk marketing orders. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 10877 (March 13, 2009) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service announces funding of approximately $5 million in competitive grant funds for fiscal year 2009 to increase domestic consumption of agricultural commodities by expanding direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 10878 (March 13, 2009) (notice). The U.S. Department of Agriculture is requesting nominations to fill five upcoming vacancies on the National Organic Standards Board. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 10528 (March 11, 2009) (notice and request for comments). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request approval from OMB for a new information collection for CFR Part 62-Quality Systems Verification Program. AMS established a voluntary standard for a naturally raised marketing claim, which will become effective once this information collection is approved. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 9951 (March 9, 2009) (interim final rule with request for comments) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 989). This rule establishes final volume regulation percentages for 2008-09 crop Natural (sun-dried) Seedless raisins covered under the Federal marketing order for California raisins. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 9969 (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 980). This rule invites comments on a proposed partial exemption to the minimum grade requirements under the tomato import regulation. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 8229 (February 24, 2009) (notice of intent). Notice is hereby given that the Agricultural Research Service intends to grant an exclusive license to several U.S. patents related to Bacteriocins. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 70613 (December 5, 2008) (notice). The Agricultural Research Service is requesting nominations for qualified persons to serve as members of the Secretary's Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 73901 (December 4, 2008) (notice of intent). Notice is hereby given that the Agricultural Research Service intends to grant to Cherokee Fabrication an exclusive license to U.S. Patent No. 7,078,913, "Multipath Resistant Microwave Moisture Sensor." View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 63132 (October 23, 2008) (notice). Notice is given of the intent to grant to the University of Mississippi an exclusive license to U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 12/136,341, "Method to Ameliorate Oxidative Stress and Improve Working Memory via Pterostilbene Administration." View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 54782 (September 23, 2008) (notice). Notice is hereby given of the agency's intent to grant to an exclusive license to U.S. Patent No. 6,147,503, "Method for the Simultaneous and Independent Determination of Moisture Content and Density of Particulate Materials from Radio-Frequency Permittivity Measurements." View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 54291 (September 19, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 550). This Part establishes uniform guidelines within the Research, Education, and Economics mission area on the use, award, and administration of cooperative agreements awarded under the authority of 7 U.S.C. 3318(b). View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 49159 (August 20, 2008) (notice of intent). The Agricultural Research Service intends to grant an exclusive license to U.S. Patent No. 5,552,315, "Bacteria for the Control of Fusarium Dry Rot of Potatoes," U.S. Patent No. 5,783,411, "Bacterial Control of Fusarium Dry Rot of Potatoes," and U.S. Patent No. 6,107,247, "Biological Control of Sprouting in Potatoes." View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 35888 (June 25, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 982). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule establishing interim final and final free and restricted percentages for domestic inshell hazelnuts for the 2007-2008 marketing year under the Federal marketing order for hazelnuts grown in Oregon and Washington. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 35886 (June 25, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 956). This rule increases the assessment rate established for the Walla Walla Sweet Onion Marketing Committee for the 2008 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.21 to $0.22 per 50-pound bag or equivalent of Walla Walla sweet onions handled. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 35305 (June 20, 2008) (proposed rule; tentative partial final decision) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1000). This tentative partial final decision proposes to adopt changes to the manufacturing cost allowances and the butterfat yield factor used in Class III and Class IV product-price formulas applicable to all Federal milk marketing orders on an interim basis. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 34175 (June 17, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1170). This final rule adopts amendments to the Dairy Product Mandatory Reporting Program that was established on August 2, 2007 on an interim final basis. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 34248 (June 17, 2008) (notice). USDA seeks nominations for individuals to be considered for selection as Peanut Standards Board members for terms of office ending June 30, 2011. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 31809 (June 4, 2008) (notice). Notice is hereby given that the Agricultural Research Service intends to grant to VMRD, Inc. an exclusive license to U.S. Patent No. 5,171,685, "Cloning Of The Babesia Bovis 60KD Antigen," issued on December 15, 1992. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 27794 (May 14, 2008) (notice). The Agricultural Research Service intends to grant to Health for All Seasons LLC of Mountain View, California, an exclusive license to U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 11/641,318, "Extruded Legumes." View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 27794 (May 14, 2008) (notice). The Agricultural Research Service intends to grant to Nawgan Products, LLC of Chesterfield, Missouri, an exclusive license to U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 11/387,312, "Food-Grade Formulations for Long-Term Stabilization of Lycopene." View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 25641 (May 7, 2008) (notice). The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, intends to grant to H2H Innovations, LLC of Wilmington, Delaware, an exclusive license to the Federal Government's patent rights in U.S. Patent No. 7,345,136, "Water-Resistant Vegetable Protein Adhesive Dispersion Compositions," issued on March 18, 2008. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 24530 (May 5, 2008) (notice). The United States Department of Agriculture announces a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 13524 (March 13, 2008) (notice). Notice is hereby given that the Agency intends to grant to South Carolina Scientific, Inc. an exclusive license to U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 11/080,892, "Attractant Pheromone for the Male Pink Hibiscus Mealybug Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Green) (Homoptera: Pseudococcidae)." View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 73757 (December 28, 2007) (notice). Notice is hereby given that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, intends to grant to CrispTek, LLC of Columbia, Maryland, an exclusive license to U.S. Patent No. 6,224,921, "Rice Flour Based Low Oil Uptake Frying Batters," issued on May 1, 2001. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 62623 (November 6, 2007) (notice). Notice is hereby given of intent to grant to ISTO Technologies, Inc. an exclusive license to U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 11/058,034, "Porous Polymeric Matrices Made of Natural Polymers and Synthetic Polymers and Optionally at Least One Cation and Methods of Making." View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 62623 (November 6, 2007) (notice). Notice is hereby given of intent to grant to Peterson Seed Associates an exclusive license to the variety of birdsfoot trefoil described in Plant Variety Protection Certificate Number 200700300, "Witt." View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 60310 (October 24, 2007) (notice). The Agricultural Research Service is requesting nominations for qualified persons to serve as members of the Secretary's Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture, which will examine the long-term impacts of biotechnology on the U.S. food and agriculture system and USDA, and will provide guidance to USDA on pressing individual issues related to the application of biotechnology in agriculture. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 41027 (July 26, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 550). This Part establishes uniform guidelines within the Research, Education, and Economics mission area on the use, award, and administration of cooperative agreements awarded under the authority of 7 U.S.C. 3318(b). View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 38550 (July 13, 2007) (notice). The United States Department of Agriculture announces a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 10630 (March 9, 2007) (notice). The United States Department of Agriculture announces a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 2490 (January 19, 2007) (notice). Notice is hereby given that the Agricultural Research Service intends to grant to General Chemical Performance Products, LLC of Parsippany, New Jersey, an exclusive license to U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 11/003,540, "Method and Device for Scrubbing Ammonia From Air Exhausted From Animal Rearing Facilities," filed on December 3, 2004. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 65771 (November 9, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Research Service is requesting nominations for qualified persons to serve as members of the Secretary's Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 65771 (November 9, 2006) (notice). The United States Department of Agriculture announces a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 61016 (October 17, 2006) (notice). The United States Department of Agriculture announces a conference call meeting of the Scientific Review Panel at the National Animal Disease Center, Ames, Iowa. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 47163 (August 16, 2006) (notice). The United States Department of Agriculture announces a meeting of the Scientific Review Panel at the National Animal Disease Center, Ames, Iowa. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 42795 (July 28, 2006) (notice). The United States Department of Agriculture announces a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 20973 (April 24, 2006) (notice). This notice announces the National Agricultural Library’s intent to request renewal for an information collection from the Technical Services Division to obtain suggestions for additions/changes to the NAL Agricultural Thesaurus.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 13525 (March 16, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 301). The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is adopting as a final rule, without change, an interim rule that amended the emerald ash borer regulations by adding areas in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio to the list of areas quarantined because of emerald ash borer.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 73430 (December 12, 2005) (notice). The United States Department of Agriculture announces a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 59714 (October 13, 2005) (notice). The Agricultural Research Service is requesting nominations for qualified persons to serve as members of the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 59028 (October 11, 2005) (notice). The United States Department of Agriculture announces a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 39717 (July 11, 2005) (notice). The United States Department of Agriculture announces a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 36367 (June 23, 2005) (notice). Notice is hereby given that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, intends to grant iSoy Technologies Corporation of Cary, Illinois, an exclusive license to U.S. Patent No. 6,346,236, "Sunscreens from Vegetable Oil and Plant Phenols," issued on February 12, 2002.       View this document.

69 Fed. Reg. 23834 (May 5, 2005) (notice). The Office of the Secretary of Agriculture announces members appointed to fill 9 vacancies on the Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture (AC21), in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg 21730 (April 27, 2005) (notice). This notice announces the Agricultural Research Service's intention to request an extension for a currently approved information collection in support of USDA's Biological Control Documentation Program dealing with documenting the importation and release of foreign biological control agents.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 3357 (January 24, 2005) (notice). The United States Department of Agriculture announces a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture.   View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 2842 (January 18, 2005) (notice). Notice is hereby given that the Federally owned invention, U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 10/973,274 entitled "Yeast Transformation System" is available for licensing and that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, intends to grant to Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) of Madison, Wisconsin, an exclusive license for this invention.    View this document.