# 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 LaFarge Corporation, Inc. to test a set of geophysical tools for evaluation of alluvial deposits without drilling or trenching.
**INQUIRIES:**
If any other parties are interested in similar activities with the USGS, please contact Karl Ellefson, PO Box 25046, MS-964, Denver, Colorado 80225, (303) 236-7032.
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:**
This notice is submitted to meet the USGS requirements stipulated in Survey Manual Chapter 500.20.
Dated: December 6, 2001.
Linda C. Gundersen,
Chief Scientist for Geology.