# Technology Transfer Act of 1986
**AGENCY:**
Geological Survey, Interior.
**ACTION:**
Notice of proposed cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) negotiations.
**SUMMARY:**
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is contemplating entering into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Swiss Reinsurance Company (“SwissRe'') to conduct a probabilistic study of earthquake hazards in the greater Tokyo area.
*Inquiries:* If any other parties are interested in studying other areas with the USGS, please contact Dr. Ross Stein, tel 1-650-329-4840, fax 1-650-329-4876, e-mail *[email protected].*
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:**
This notice is to meet the USGS requirement stipulated in the Survey Manual.
Dated: March 6, 2003.
P. Patrick Leahy,
Associate Director for Geology.