# Technology Transfer Act of 1986
**AGENCY:**
U.S. 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 Alpha DVD, LLC for the development of DVD formats relating to earth science topics.
*Inquiries:* If any other parties are interested in similar activities with the USGS, please contact Jerry McFaul, U.S. Geological Survey, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, MS 918, Reston, Virginia, 20192, telephone (703) 648-7126.
**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.