# Technology Transfer Act of 1986
**AGENCY:**
Geological Survey, Interior.
**ACTION:**
Notice of Proposed Cooperative Research & Development Agreement (CRADA) Negotiations.
**SUMMARY:**
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is contemplating entering into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc. to develop a better understanding of the chemical composition of archived stream drainage sediment and soil samples.
*Inquiries:* If any other parties are interested in similar activities with the USGS, please contact: Andrew E. Grosz, USGS National Center, MS 954, 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., Reston VA 20192, (703) 648-6314.
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:**
This notice is submitted to meet the USGS requirements stipulated in Survey Manual Chapter 500.20.
P. Patrick Leahy,
Associate Director for Geology, U.S. Geological Survey, Reston VA.