11.   The ferry venture was delayed pending approval by the European Union Commission.

12.   The move has been approved by the boards of directors from both groups and is pending approval from stockholders and regulatory officials.

13.   The transaction was approved by U.S. regulators earlier this month, and is pending approval from Canada.

14.   Their expulsions are pending approval by the Office of the Secretary of the Navy.

15.   This summer, pending approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Dale will conduct the first trials in humans.

16.   Pacific Chemicals said the proposals are pending approval from its shareholders.

17.   Pending approval by the Security Council and both countries, the officers would be followed by military observer groups in each capital.

18.   Pending approval by the Cabinet, the new plan may take effect early next year, he said.

19.   Pending regulatory approval in both Britain and the United States, the merger is expected to go ahead by autumn, the companies said.

20.   A merger between New ICO and Teledesic is pending approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission.