[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 75 (Monday, April 20, 1998)] [Notices] [Pages 19507-19508] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-10345] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Geological Survey Technology Transfer Act of 1986
Agency
U.S. Geological Survey, 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 Laser-Scan, Inc., Sterling, Virginia. The purpose of the CRADA is to jointly research and develop geospatial data transport and update capabilities in a distributed database environment. The primary result of this joint research will be the development and demonstration of technology that enables cooperating organizations to build, share, and maintain geospatial framework feature data in a distributed update environment. Any other organization interested in pursuing the possibility of a CRADA for similar kinds of activities should contact the USGS.
Addresses
Inquiries may be addressed to the Acting Chief of Research, U.S. Geological Survey, National Mapping Division, 500 National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia 20192; Telephone (703) 648-4643, facsimile (703) 648-4706; Internet ``ebrunson@usgs.gov''.
For Further Information Contact
Ernest B. Brunson, address above.
Supplementary Information
This notice is to meet the USGS requirement stipulated in the Survey Manual.
Dated: March 31, 1998. Kathryn R. Clement, Associate Chief, National Mapping Division. [FR Doc. 98-10345 Filed 4-17-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-Y7-M