# Technology Transfer Act of 1986
**AGENCY:**
U.S. Geological Survey.
**ACTION:**
Notice of Proposed Cooperative Research & Development Agreement (CRADA) Negotiations.
**SUMMARY:**
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is contemplating entering into Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with David Chereb Group, Inc. to develop an analytical software tool available on a CD that takes “aggregates” data (“aggregates” refers to crushed stone, sand and gravel, and slag) and provides a means to analyze it in ways useful to the construction industry and governmental planners—including the production of leading economic indicators.
*Inquiries:* If any other parties are interested in similar activities, please contact Valentin Tepordei, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, MS 983, Reston, VA 20192, phone: (703) 648-7728.
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:**
This notice is submitted to meet the USGS policy requirements stipulated in Survey Manual Chapter 500.20.
Dated: August 26, 2002.
P. Patrick Leahy,
Associate Director for Geology.