11.   Airlines will theoretically be allowed to charge as much as they want on all routes, pending ministry approval.

12.   Buhner wants a four-year contract and has accepted the Orioles offer, pending approval by team owner Peter Angelos.

13.   Chateau and ROC agreed to a merger last month, pending shareholder approval.

14.   Chateau and ROC agreed to the takeover last month, pending shareholder approval.

15.   Closing is expected in the second quarter, pending regulatory approvals.

16.   Completion of the transaction is pending FCC approval.

17.   Construction is pending the approval of a license, which Aramaki said the partners believe they will receive soon.

18.   Construction on the first houses is expected to begin in mid-June, pending approval by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

19.   Continental, which began service to Houston in December, is expected to start service to Newark from Caracas later this year, pending approval from the Venezuelan government.

20.   Construction could begin in February, pending approval by county officials.