# Technology Transfer Act 1986; Notice
**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 Devon Energy Corporation to develop information on coal bed methane resources in North Central Louisiana.
*Inquiries:* If any other parties are interested in similar activities with the USGS, please contact Peter Warwick, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, MS 956, Reston, VA 21092, phone: (703) 648-6469.
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:**
This notice is submitted to meet the USGS policy requirements stipulated in Survey Manual Chapter 500.20.
December 5, 2001.
P. Patrick Leahy,
Associate Director for Geology.