[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 136 (Wednesday, July 16, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 42126]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-17964]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey


Technology Transfer Act of 1986

AGENCY: Geological Survey, Department of Interior.

ACTION: Notice of proposed Cooperative Research and Development 
Agreement (CRADA) negotiations.

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SUMMARY: The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is planning to 
enter into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) 
with Maps a la carte, Inc., of North Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The 
purpose of the CRADA is to develop and document Open Source software 
tools for use by potential The National Map partners when serving 
digital geographic data and metadata in The National Map. Any other 
organization interested in pursuing a partnership for similar kinds of 
activities should contact the USGS.

ADDRESSES: Inquiries may be addressed to the Branch of Business 
Development, U.S. Geological Survey, 500 National Center, 12201 Sunrise 
Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia 20192; Telephone (703) 648-4621, 
facsimile (703) 648-4706; Internet [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Beth L. Duff, address above.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is to meet the USGS requirement 
stipulated in the Survey Manual.

    Dated: June 18, 2003.
Robert A. Lidwin,
Geography, Chief of Staff.
[FR Doc. 03-17964 Filed 7-15-03; 8:45 am]
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