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US (United States) Code. Title 43. Chapter 2: US (United States) Geological Survey
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43 USC CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY 01/06/03
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TITLE 43 - PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
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CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
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Sec.
31. Director of United States Geological Survey.
(a) Establishment of office; appointment and
duties; examination of geological structure,
mineral resources, and products of national
domain; prohibitions in respect to lands and
surveys.
(b) Examination of geological structure, mineral
resources, and products outside national
domain.
31a. Findings and purpose.
(a) Findings.
(b) Purpose.
31b. Definitions.
31c. Geologic mapping program.
(a) Establishment.
(b) Responsibilities of the Survey.
(c) Program objectives.
(d) Program components.
31d. Advisory committee.
(a) Establishment.
(b) Duties.
31e. Geologic mapping program 5-year plan.
(a) In general.
(b) Requirements.
31f. National geologic map database.
(a) Establishment.
(b) Standardization.
31g. Biennial report.
31h. Authorization of appropriations.
(a) In general.
(b) Allocation of appropriations.
31i. Report on resource research activities.
31j. Biological research activity of Survey; review and
report by National Academy of Sciences.
32. Acting Director.
33. Repealed.
34. Scientific employees.
35. Repealed.
36. Purchase of books.
36a. Acquisition of scientific or technical books, maps,
etc., for library.
36b. Acquisition of lands or interests therein for use in
gaging streams or underground water resources.
36c. Acceptance of contributions from public and private
sources; cooperation with other agencies in
prosecution of projects.
37. Omitted.
38. Topographic surveys; marking elevations.
39, 40. Omitted.
41. Publications and reports; preparation and sale.
42. Distribution of maps and atlases, etc.
42a. Use of receipts from sale of maps for map printing and
distribution.
43. Copies to Senators, Representatives, and Delegates.
44. Sale of transfers or copies of data.
45. Production and sale of copies of photographs and
records; disposition of receipts.
46 to 48. Omitted or Repealed.
49. Extension of cooperative work to Puerto Rico.
50. Survey's share of cost of topographic mapping or water
resources investigations carried on with States.
50-1. Funds for mappings and investigations considered
intragovernmental funds.
50a. Working capital fund for United States Geological
Survey.
50b. Recording of obligations against accounts receivable
and crediting of amounts received; work involving
cooperation with State, Territory, etc.
50c. Payment of costs incidental to utilization of services
of volunteers.
50d. Services of students or recent graduates.
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43 USC Sec. 31 01/06/03
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TITLE 43 - PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
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Sec. 31. Director of United States Geological Survey
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(a) Establishment of office; appointment and duties; examination of
geological structure, mineral resources, and products of national
domain; prohibitions in respect to lands and surveys
The Director of the United States Geological Survey, which office
is established, under the Interior Department, shall be appointed
by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
This officer shall have the direction of the United States
Geological Survey, and the classification of the public lands and
examination of the geological structure, mineral resources, and
products of the national domain. The Director and members of the
United States Geological Survey shall have no personal or private
interests in the lands or mineral wealth of the region under
survey, and shall execute no surveys or examinations for private
parties or corporations.
(b) Examination of geological structure, mineral resources, and
products outside national domain
The authority of the Secretary of the Interior, exercised through
the United States Geological Survey of the Department of the
Interior, to examine the geological structure, mineral resources,
and products of the national domain, is expanded to authorize such
examinations outside the national domain where determined by the
Secretary to be in the national interest.
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(Mar. 3, 1879, ch. 182, 20 Stat. 394; Pub. L. 87-626, Secs. 1, 2,
Sept. 5, 1962, 76 Stat. 427; Pub. L. 93-608, Sec. 2(6), Jan. 2,
1975, 88 Stat. 1971; Pub. L. 102-154, title I, Nov. 13, 1991, 105
Stat. 1000; Pub. L. 104-66, title I, Sec. 1081(e), Dec. 21, 1995,
109 Stat. 721.)
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CODIFICATION
Subsec. (a) of this section is from act Mar. 3, 1879. Subsecs.
(b) and (c) of this section are sections 1 and 2, respectively, of
Pub. L. 87-626.
Provisions of subsec. (a) of this section which limited the
salary of the Director of the Geological Survey to $6,000 a year
were omitted as obsolete. See section 5316 of Title 5, Government
Organization and Employees.
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AMENDMENTS
1995 - Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 104-66 struck out subsec. (c) which
read as follows: "The Secretary of the Interior shall report to the
Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the
Senate on January 31 of each year on all actions taken pursuant to
subsection (b) of this section during the year ending on the
December 31 immediately preceding the reporting date and on the
results of such actions."
1975 - Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 93-608 substituted requirement of an
annual report for requirement of a semiannual report.
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CHANGE OF NAME
Pub. L. 102-285, Sec. 10(a), May 18, 1992, 106 Stat. 171,
provided that: "The Geological Survey established by the Act of
March 3, 1879 (43 U.S.C. 31(a)), is designated as and shall
hereafter [on and after May 18, 1992] be known as the United States
Geological Survey."
"United States Geological Survey" substituted for "Geological
Survey" in subsecs. (a) and (b) pursuant to provision of title I of
Pub. L. 102-154, which provided: "That the Geological Survey (43
U.S.C. 31(a)) shall hereafter [on and after Nov. 13, 1991] be
designated the United States Geological Survey."
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TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS
For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and
agencies of Department of the Interior, with certain exceptions, to
Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan
No. 3 of 1950, Secs. 1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64
Stat. 1262, set out under section 1451 of this title.
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CONTINENTAL SCIENTIFIC DRILLING AND EXPLORATION
Pub. L. 100-441, Sept. 22, 1988, 102 Stat. 1760, provided: "That
this Act may be cited as the 'Continental Scientific Drilling and
Exploration Act'.
"SEC. 2. PURPOSES.
"The purpose of this Act is to -
"(1) implement section 323 of the joint resolution entitled
'Joint Resolution making continuing appropriations for the fiscal
year 1985, and for other purposes', approved October 12, 1984
(Public Law 98-473; 98 Stat. 1875) [set out below] which supports
and encourages the development of a national Continental
Scientific Drilling Program;
"(2) enhance fundamental understanding of the composition,
structure, dynamics, and evolution of the continental crust, and
how such processes affect natural phenomena such as earthquakes,
volcanic eruptions, transfer of geothermal energy, distribution
of mineral deposits, the occurrence of fossil fuels, and the
nature and extent of aquifers;
"(3) advance basic earth sciences research and technological
development;
"(4) obtain critical data regarding the earth's crust relating
to isolation of hazardous wastes; and
"(5) develop a long-range plan for implementation of the
Continental Scientific Drilling Program.
"SEC. 3. FINDINGS.
"Congress finds that -
"(1) because the earth provides energy, minerals, and water,
and is used as a storage medium for municipal, chemical, and
nuclear waste, an understanding of the processes and structures
in the earth's crust is essential to the well being of the United
States;
"(2) there is a need for developing long-range plans for a
United States Continental Scientific Drilling Program; and
"(3) the Continental Scientific Drilling Program would enhance
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"(A) understanding of the crustal evolution of the earth and
the mountain building processes;
"(B) understanding of the mechanisms of earthquakes and
volcanic eruptions and the development of improved techniques
for prediction;
"(C) understanding of the development and utilization of
geothermal and other energy sources and the formation of and
occurrence of mineral deposits;
"(D) understanding of the migration of fluids in the earth's
crust for evaluation of waste contamination and the development
of more effective techniques for the safe subsurface disposal
of hazardous wastes;
"(E) understanding and definition of the size, source, and
more effective use of aquifers and other water resources; and
"(F) evaluation and verification of surface geophysical
techniques needed for exploring and monitoring the earth's
crust.
"SEC. 4. IMPLEMENTATION OF CONTINENTAL SCIENTIFIC DRILLING
PROGRAM.
"The Secretary of the Department of Energy, the Secretary of the
Department of the Interior through the United States Geological
Survey, and the Director of the National Science Foundation shall
implement the policies of section 323 of the joint resolution
entitled 'Joint Resolution making continuing appropriations for the
fiscal year 1985, and for other purposes', approved October 12,
1984 (Public Law 98-473; 98 Stat. 1875) [set out below] by -
"(1) taking such action as necessary to assure an effective,
cooperative effort in furtherance of the Continental Scientific
Drilling Program of the United States;
"(2) taking all reasonable administrative and financial
measures to assure that the Interagency Accord on Continental
Scientific Drilling continues to function effectively in support
of such program;
"(3) assuring the continuing effective operation of the
Interagency Coordinating Group to further the objectives of such
program;
"(4) taking such action to assure that the Interagency
Coordinating Group receives appropriate cooperation from any
Federal agency that can contribute to the objectives of such
program, without adversely affecting any program or activity of
such agency;
"(5) acting through the Interagency Coordinating Group,
preparing and submitting to the Congress, within one hundred and
eighty days after the enactment of this Act [Sept. 22, 1988] a
report describing -
"(A) long and short-term policy objectives and goals of the
United States Continental Scientific Drilling Program;
"(B) projected schedules of desirable scientific and
engineering events that would advance United States objectives
in the Continental Scientific Drilling Program;
"(C) the levels of resources and funding for fiscal year 1989
that would be required by each participating Federal agency to
carry out events pursuant to subparagraphs (A) and (B);
"(D) the scientific, economic, technological, and social
benefits expected to be realized through the implementation of
such program at each level described in subparagraph (C);
"(E) a recommended course for interaction with the
international community in a cooperative effort to achieve the
goals and purposes of this Act;
"(F) the extent of participation or interest shown to date in
the Continental Scientific Drilling Program by -
"(i) any other governmental agency;
"(ii) any academic institution;
"(iii) any organization in the private sector; and
"(iv) any governmental or other entity in the international
community;
"(G) a plan to develop beneficial cooperative relationships
among the entities mentioned in subparagraph (F), to the extent
that the Interagency Coordinating Group deems practicable; and
"(H) any other information or recommendations that the
Interagency Coordinating Group deems appropriate; and
"(6) submitting to the Congress annually, beginning one year
after the submission of a report under paragraph (5), a report
describing the levels of resources and funding that would be
required by each participating Federal agency for the next fiscal
year to carry out events pursuant to paragraph (5)(A) and (B)."
[For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions of law
requiring submittal to Congress of any annual, semiannual, or other
regular periodic report listed in House Document No. 103-7 (in
which a report required under section 4(6) of Pub. L. 100-441, set
out above, is listed as the 10th item on page 149), see section
3003 of Pub. L. 104-66, as amended, and section 1(a)(4) [div. A,
Sec. 1402(1)] of Pub. L. 106-554, set out as notes under section
1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance.]
Pub. L. 98-473, title I, Sec. 101(c) [title III, Sec. 323], Oct.
12, 1984, 98 Stat. 1837, 1875, provided that: "It is the sense of
the Congress that the Continental Scientific Drilling Program is an
important national scientific endeavor, benefiting the commerce of
the Nation, which should be vigorously pursued by Government and
the private sector. The Continental Scientific Drilling Program is
an important national scientific endeavor that is vital to the
understanding of the geologic evolution of the Earth and the
economic value of its resources; the most effective and efficient
means of realizing the fullest potential in the Continental
Scientific Drilling Program is through a cooperative effort by the
Department of Energy, the National Science Foundation, and the
United States Geological Survey; many important commercial and
scientific advances may result from the Continental Scientific
Drilling Program; and many foreign nations are engaged in a
comparable deep drilling program, and cooperation and coordination
would be beneficial to United States efforts. It is the sense of
the Congress that -
"(1) the Continental Scientific Drilling Program is an
important national scientific endeavor by the United States which
should be enthusiastically implemented through a joint
cooperative effort among the United States Department of Energy,
the National Science Foundation, and the United States Geological
Survey;
"(2) the private sector should be encouraged to support the
Continental Scientific Drilling Program and the participating
agencies should solicit appropriate private sector participation
in such program; and
"(3) the United States Government should cooperate to the
extent practicable with the international community in developing
this important scientific and technical activity."
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43 USC Sec. 31a 01/06/03
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TITLE 43 - PUBLIC LANDS
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Sec. 31a. Findings and purpose
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(a) Findings
The Congress finds and declares that -
(1) during the past 2 decades, the production of geologic maps
has been drastically curtailed;
(2) geologic maps are the primary data base for virtually all
applied and basic earth-science investigations, including -
(A) exploration for and development of mineral, energy, and
water resources;
(B) screening and characterizing sites for toxic and nuclear
waste disposal;
(C) land use evaluation and planning for environmental
protection;
(D) earthquake hazards reduction;
(E) predicting volcanic hazards;
(F) design and construction of infrastructure requirements
such as utility lifelines, transportation corridors, and
surface-water impoundments;
(G) reducing losses from landslides and other ground
failures;
(H) mitigating effects of coastal and stream erosion;
(I) siting of critical facilities; and
(J) basic earth-science research;
(3) Federal agencies, State and local governments, private
industry, and the general public depend on the information
provided by geologic maps to determine the extent of potential
environmental damage before embarking on projects that could lead
to preventable, costly environmental problems or litigation;
(4) the combined capabilities of State, Federal, and academic
groups to provide geologic mapping are not sufficient to meet the
present and future needs of the United States for national
security, environmental protection, and energy self-sufficiency
of the Nation;
(5) States are willing to contribute 50 percent of the funding
necessary to complete the mapping of the geology within the
State;
(6) the lack of proper geologic maps has led to the poor design
of such structures as dams and waste-disposal facilities;
(7) geologic maps have proven indispensable in the search for
needed fossil-fuel and mineral resources;
(8) geologic map information is required for the sustainable
and balanced development of natural resources of all types,
including energy, minerals, land, water, and biological
resources;
(9) advances in digital technology and geographical information
system science have made geologic map databases increasingly
important as decision support tools for land and resource
management; and
(10) a comprehensive nationwide program of geologic mapping of
surficial and bedrock deposits is required in order to
systematically build the Nation's geologic-map data base at a
pace that responds to increasing demand.
(b) Purpose
The purpose of sections 31a to 31h of this title is to expedite
the production of a geologic-map data base for the Nation, to be
located within the United States Geological Survey, which can be
applied to land-use management, assessment, and utilization,
conservation of natural resources, groundwater management, and
environmental protection.
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(Pub. L. 102-285, Sec. 2, May 18, 1992, 106 Stat. 166; Pub. L.
106-148, Sec. 2, Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1719.)
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REFERENCES IN TEXT
Sections 31a to 31h of this title, referred to in subsec. (b),
was in the original "this Act", meaning Pub. L. 102-285, which is
classified principally to sections 31a to 31h of this title. For
complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title
note below and Tables.
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AMENDMENTS
1999 - Subsec. (a)(8) to (10). Pub. L. 106-148 added pars. (8)
and (9) and redesignated former par. (8) as (10) and inserted "of
surficial and bedrock deposits" after "geologic mapping".
SHORT TITLE OF 1999 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 106-148, Sec. 1, Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1719, provided
that: "This Act [enacting sections 31e, 31g and 31h of this title,
amending sections 31a to 31d and 31f of this title, and repealing
former sections 31e, 31g, and 31h of this title] may be cited as
the 'National Geologic Mapping Reauthorization Act of 1999'."
SHORT TITLE OF 1997 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 105-36, Sec. 1, Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 1107, provided
that: "This Act [amending sections 31b to 31h of this title and
enacting provisions set out as a note under this section] may be
cited as the 'National Geologic Mapping Reauthorization Act of
1997'."
SHORT TITLE
Section 1 of Pub. L. 102-285 provided that: "This Act [enacting
this section and sections 31b to 31h of this title, amending
sections 1457, 1457a, and 1782 of this title, sections 450ii-3,
665, 1133, and 3151 of Title 16, Conservation, section 262k of
Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse, section 1677 of Title
25, Indians, sections 1, 1a, 2, 3, 4, 4c, 4d, 5, 6, 7, 8, 411, 412,
804, 812, 871, 878, 1224, 1229, 1232, 1311, 1315, and 1604 of Title
30, Mineral Lands and Mining, and sections 5814 and 6505 of Title
42, The Public Health and Welfare, enacting provisions set out as
notes under section 31 of this title and section 1 of Title 30, and
amending provisions set out as a note under section 1231 of Title
30] may be cited as the 'National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992'."
FINDINGS
Pub. L. 105-36, Sec. 2, Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 1107, provided
that: "Congress finds that -
"(1) in enacting the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 (43
U.S.C. 31a et seq.), Congress found, among other things, that -
"(A) during the 2 decades preceding enactment of that Act,
the production of geologic maps had been drastically curtailed;
"(B) geologic maps are the primary data base for virtually
all applied and basic earth-science investigations;
"(C) Federal agencies, State and local governments, private
industry, and the general public depend on the information
provided by geologic maps to determine the extent of potential
environmental damage before embarking on projects that could
lead to preventable, costly environmental problems or
litigation;
"(D) the lack of proper geologic maps has led to the poor
design of such structures as dams and waste-disposal
facilities;
"(E) geologic maps have proven indispensable in the search
for needed fossil fuel and mineral resources; and
"(F) a comprehensive nationwide program of geologic mapping
is required in order to systematically build the Nation's
geologic-map data base at a pace that responds to increasing
demand;
"(2) the geologic mapping program called for by that Act has
not been fully implemented; and
"(3) it is time for this important program to be fully
implemented."
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SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 31b, 31h of this title.
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43 USC Sec. 31b 01/06/03
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Sec. 31b. Definitions
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In sections 31a to 31h of this title:
(1) Advisory committee
The term "advisory committee" means the advisory committee
established under section 31d of this title.
(2) Association
The term "Association" means the Association of American State
Geologists.
(3) Director
The term "Director" means the Director of the United States
Geological Survey.
(4) Education component
The term "education component" means the education component of
the geologic mapping program described in section 31e(d)(3) (!1)
of this title.
(5) Federal component
The term "Federal component" means the Federal component of the
geologic mapping program described in section 31e(d)(1) (!2) of
this title.
(6) Geologic mapping program
The term "geologic mapping program" means the National
Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program established by section
31c(a) of this title.
(7) Secretary
The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Interior.
(8) State
The term "State" includes the District of Columbia, the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern
Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Virgin Islands.
(9) State component
The term "State component" means the State component of the
geologic mapping program described in section 31e(d)(2) (!3) of
this title.
(10) Survey
The term "Survey" means the United States Geological Survey.
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(Pub. L. 102-285, Sec. 3, May 18, 1992, 106 Stat. 167; Pub. L.
105-36, Sec. 3(a), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 1107; Pub. L. 106-148,
Sec. 3, Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1719.)
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AMENDMENTS
1999 - Pars. (4) to (10). Pub. L. 106-148 added pars. (4), (5),
and (9) and redesignated former pars. (4), (5), (6), and (7) as
(6), (7), (8), and (10), respectively.
1997 - Pub. L. 105-36, Sec. 3(a)(1), substituted "In sections 31a
to 31h of this title:" for "As used in sections 31a to 31h of this
title:" in introductory provisions.
Par. (1). Pub. L. 105-36, Sec. 3(a)(5), inserted heading.
Par. (2). Pub. L. 105-36, Sec. 3(a)(2), (3), added par. (2).
Former par. (2) redesignated (3).
Pars. (3) to (5). Pub. L. 105-36, Sec. 3(a)(2), (5), redesignated
pars. (2) to (4) as (3) to (5), respectively, and inserted
headings. Par. (5) redesignated (7).
Par. (6). Pub. L. 105-36, Sec. 3(a)(4), added par. (6).
Par. (7). Pub. L. 105-36, Sec. 3(a)(2), (5), redesignated par.
(5) as (7) and inserted heading.
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SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in section 31h of this title.
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(!1) So in original. Probably should be section "31c(d)(3)".
(!2) So in original. Probably should be section "31c(d)(1)".
(!3) So in original. Probably should be section "31c(d)(2)".
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43 USC Sec. 31c 01/06/03
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Sec. 31c. Geologic mapping program
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(a) Establishment
(1) In general
There is established a national cooperative geologic mapping
program between the United States Geological Survey and the State
geological surveys, acting through the Association.
(2) Design, development, and administration
The cooperative geologic mapping program shall be -
(A) designed and administered to achieve the objectives set
forth in subsection (c) of this section;
(B) developed in consultation with the advisory committee;
and
(C) administered through the Survey.
(b) Responsibilities of the Survey
(1) Lead agency
The Survey shall be the lead Federal agency responsible for
planning, developing national priorities and standards for,
coordinating, and managing the geologic mapping program. In
carrying out this paragraph, the Secretary, acting through the
Director, shall -
(A) develop a 5-year strategic plan for the geologic mapping
program in accordance with section 31e of this title, which
plan shall be submitted to the Committee on Resources of the
House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and
Natural Resources of the Senate not later than 1 year after
December 9, 1999;
(B) appoint, with the advice and consultation of the
Association, the advisory committee not later than 1 year after
December 9, 1999, in accordance with section 31d of this title;
and
(C) not later than 3 years after December 9, 1999, and
biennially thereafter, submit a report to the Committee on
Energy and Natural Resources of the United States Senate and to
the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives
identifying -
(i) how the Survey and the Association are coordinating the
development and implementation of the geologic mapping
program;
(ii) how the Survey and the Association establish goals,
mapping priorities, and target dates for implementation of
the geologic mapping program; and
(iii) how long-term staffing plans for the various
components of the geologic mapping program affect successful
implementation of the geologic mapping program.
(2) Responsibilities of the Secretary
In addition to paragraph (1), the Secretary, acting through the
Director, shall be responsible for developing, as soon as
practicable -
(A) in cooperation with the Association, other Federal and
State agencies, public and private sector organizations and
academia, the geologic-map data base; and
(B) maps and mapping techniques which achieve the objectives
specified in subsection (c) of this section.
(c) Program objectives
The objectives of the geologic mapping program shall include -
(1) determining the Nation's geologic framework through
systematic development of geologic maps at scales appropriate to
the geologic setting and the perceived applications, such maps to
be contributed to the national geologic map data base;
(2) development of a complementary national geophysical-map
data base, geochemical-map data base, and a geochronologic and
paleontologic data base that provide value-added descriptive and
interpretative information to the geologic-map data base;
(3) application of cost-effective mapping techniques that
assemble, produce, translate and disseminate geologic-map
information and that render such information of greater
application and benefit to the public; and
(4) development of public awareness of the role and application
of geologic-map information to the resolution of national issues
of land use management.
(d) Program components
(1) Federal component
(A) In general
The geologic mapping program shall include a Federal geologic
mapping component, the objective of which shall be to determine
the geologic framework of areas determined to be vital to the
economic, social, environmental, or scientific welfare of the
United States.
(B) Mapping priorities
For the Federal component, mapping priorities -
(i) shall be described in the 5-year plan under section 31e
of this title; and
(ii) shall be based on -
(I) national requirements for geologic map information in
areas of multiple-issue need or areas of compelling
single-issue need; and
(II) national requirements for geologic map information
in areas where mapping is required to solve critical earth
science problems.
(C) Interdisciplinary studies
(i) In general
The Federal component shall include interdisciplinary
studies that add value to geologic mapping.
(ii) Representative categories
Interdisciplinary studies under clause (i) may include -
(I) establishment of a national geologic map database
under section 31f of this title;
(II) studies that lead to the implementation of
cost-effective digital methods for the acquisition,
compilation, analysis, cartographic production, and
dissemination of geologic map information;
(III) paleontologic, geochrono-logic, and isotopic
investigations that provide information critical to
understanding the age and history of geologic map units;
(IV) geophysical investigations that assist in
delineating and mapping the physical characteristics and
3-dimensional distribution of geologic materials and
geologic structures; and
(V) geochemical investigations and analytical operations
that characterize the composition of geologic map units.
(iii) Use of results
The results of investigations under clause (ii) shall be
contributed to national databases.
(2) State component
(A) In general
The geologic mapping program shall include a State geologic
mapping component, the objective of which shall be to establish
the geologic framework of areas determined to be vital to the
economic, social, environmental, or scientific welfare of
individual States.
(B) Mapping priorities
For the State component, mapping priorities -
(i) shall be determined by State panels representing a
broad range of users of geologic maps; and
(ii) shall be based on -
(I) State requirements for geologic map information in
areas of multiple-issue need or areas of compelling
single-issue need; and
(II) State requirements for geologic map information in
areas where mapping is required to solve critical earth
science problems.
(C) Integration of Federal and State priorities
A national panel including representatives of the Survey
shall integrate the State mapping priorities under this
paragraph with the Federal mapping priorities under paragraph
(1).
(D) Use of funds
The Survey and recipients of grants under the State component
shall not use more than 15.25 percent of the Federal funds made
available under the State component for any fiscal year to pay
indirect, servicing, or program management charges.
(E) Federal share
The Federal share of the cost of activities under the State
component for any fiscal year shall not exceed 50 percent.
(3) Education component
(A) In general
The geologic mapping program shall include a geologic mapping
education component for the training of geologic mappers, the
objectives of which shall be -
(i) to provide for broad education in geologic mapping and
field analysis through support of field studies; and
(ii) to develop academic programs that teach students of
earth science the fundamental principles of geologic mapping
and field analysis.
(B) Investigations
The education component may include the conduct of
investigations, which -
(i) shall be integrated with the Federal component and the
State component; and
(ii) shall respond to mapping priorities identified for the
Federal component and the State component.
(C) Use of funds
The Survey and recipients of grants under the education
component shall not use more than 15.25 percent of the Federal
funds made available under the education component for any
fiscal year to pay indirect, servicing, or program management
charges.
(D) Federal share
The Federal share of the cost of activities under the
education component for any fiscal year shall not exceed 50
percent.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 102-285, Sec. 4, May 18, 1992, 106 Stat. 167; Pub. L.
103-437, Sec. 16(a)(1), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4594; Pub. L.
105-36, Sec. 3(b), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 1108; Pub. L. 106-148,
Sec. 4, Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1720.)
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AMENDMENTS
1999 - Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 106-148, Sec. 4(1)(A), substituted
"national priorities and standards for" for "priorities" in first
sentence.
Subsec. (b)(1)(A). Pub. L. 106-148, Sec. 4(1)(B), substituted
"develop a 5-year strategic plan for the geologic mapping program"
for "develop a geologic mapping program implementation plan" and
"not later than 1 year after December 9, 1999" for "within 300 days
after August 5, 1997".
Subsec. (b)(1)(B). Pub. L. 106-148, Sec. 4(1)(C), substituted
"not later than 1 year after December 9, 1999," for "within 90 days
after August 5, 1997,".
Subsec. (b)(1)(C). Pub. L. 106-148, Sec. 4(1)(D)(i), substituted
"not later than 3 years after December 9, 1999, and biennially
thereafter" for "within 210 days after August 5, 1997" in
introductory provisions.
Subsec. (b)(1)(C)(i). Pub. L. 106-148, Sec. 4(1)(D)(ii),
substituted "are coordinating" for "will coordinate".
Subsec. (b)(1)(C)(ii). Pub. L. 106-148, Sec. 4(1)(D)(iii),
substituted "establish" for "will establish".
Subsec. (b)(1)(C)(iii). Pub. L. 106-148, Sec. 4(1)(D)(iv),
substituted "affect" for "will lead to".
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 106-148, Sec. 4(2), added subsec. (d) and
struck out former subsec. (d) which set out the Federal, support,
State, and education components of the geological mapping program.
1997 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105-36, Sec. 3(b)(1), added subsec.
(a) and struck out heading and text of former subsec. (a). Text
read as follows: "There is established in the United States
Geological Survey a National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program.
The geologic mapping program shall be developed in consultation
with the advisory committee and shall be designed and administered
to achieve the objectives set forth in subsection (c) of this
section."
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105-36, Sec. 3(b)(2)(A), (D), substituted
"the Survey" for "USGS" in heading and realigned text margins.
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 105-36, Sec. 3(b)(2)(B)(i), (ii),
inserted heading and realigned margins.
Subsec. (b)(1)(A). Pub. L. 105-36, Sec. 3(b)(2)(B)(iii),
substituted "Committee on Resources" for "Committee on Natural
Resources" and "August 5, 1997" for "May 18, 1992".
Subsec. (b)(1)(B). Pub. L. 105-36, Sec. 3(b)(2)(B)(iv),
substituted "Association" for "State geological surveys" and
"August 5, 1997" for "May 18, 1992".
Subsec. (b)(1)(C). Pub. L. 105-36, Sec. 3(b)(2)(B)(v)(I), (II),
in introductory provisions, substituted "August 5, 1997" for "May
18, 1992" and "Committee on Resources" for "Committee on Natural
Resources".
Subsec. (b)(1)(C)(i). Pub. L. 105-36, Sec. 3(b)(2)(B)(v)(III),
inserted "and the Association" after "the Survey".
Subsec. (b)(1)(C)(ii). Pub. L. 105-36, Sec. 3(b)(2)(B)(v)(III),
(IV), inserted "and the Association" after "the Survey" and "and"
after semicolon at end.
Subsec. (b)(1)(C)(iii), (iv). Pub. L. 105-36, Sec.
3(b)(2)(B)(v)(V), substituted period for "; and" at end of cl.
(iii) and struck out cl. (iv) which read as follows: "the degree to
which geologic mapping activities traditionally funded by the
Survey, including the use of commercially available aerial
photography, geodesy, professional land surveying, photogrammetric
mapping, cartography, photographic processing, and related
services, can be contracted to professional private mapping firms."
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 105-36, Sec. 3(b)(2)(C)(i), inserted
heading.
Subsec. (b)(2)(A). Pub. L. 105-36, Sec. 3(b)(2)(C)(ii),
substituted "Association" for "State geological surveys".
Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 105-36, Sec. 3(b)(3)(A), substituted
"interpretative information" for "interpretive information".
Subsec. (c)(4). Pub. L. 105-36, Sec. 3(b)(3)(B), substituted
"public awareness of" for "public awareness for".
Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 105-36, Sec. 3(b)(4)(A), inserted
heading.
Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 105-36, Sec. 3(b)(4)(B)(i), inserted
heading.
Subsec. (d)(2)(D). Pub. L. 105-36, Sec. 3(b)(4)(B)(ii), added
subpar. (D) and struck out former subpar. (D) which read as
follows: "geochronologic and isotopic investigations that (i)
provide radiometric age dates for geologic-map units and (ii)
fingerprint the geothermometry, geobarometry, and alteration
history of geologic-map units, which investigations shall be
contributed to a national geochronologic data base;".
Subsec. (d)(3). Pub. L. 105-36, Sec. 3(b)(4)(C), inserted
heading.
Subsec. (d)(4). Pub. L. 105-36, Sec. 3(b)(4)(D), added par. (4)
and struck out former par. (4) which read as follows: "A geologic
mapping education component, whose objective shall be -
"(A) to develop the academic programs that teach earth-science
students the fundamental principles of geologic mapping and field
analysis; and
"(B) to provide for broad education in geologic mapping and
field analysis through support of field teaching institutes.
Investigations conducted under the geologic mapping education
component shall be integrated with the other mapping components of
the geologic mapping program, and shall respond to priorities
identified for those components."
1994 - Subsec. (b)(1)(A), (C). Pub. L. 103-437 substituted
"Natural Resources" for "Interior and Insular Affairs" before "of
the House".
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SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 31b, 31d, 31f, 31g, 31h
of this title.
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43 USC Sec. 31d 01/06/03
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TITLE 43 - PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
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Sec. 31d. Advisory committee
-STATUTE-
(a) Establishment
(1) In general
There shall be established a 10-member geologic mapping
advisory committee to advise the Director on planning and
implementation of the geologic mapping program.
(2) Members ex officio
Federal agency members shall include the Administrator of the
Environmental Protection Agency or a designee, the Secretary of
Energy or a designee, the Secretary of Agriculture or a designee,
and the Assistant to the President for Science and Technology or
a designee.
(3) Appointed members
Not later than 1 year after December 9, 1999, in consultation
with the Association, the Secretary shall appoint to the advisory
committee two representatives from the Survey (including the
Chief Geologist, as Chairman), two representatives from the State
geological surveys, one representative from academia, and one
representative from the private sector.
(b) Duties
The advisory committee shall -
(1) review and update the 5-year plan prepared by the Director
pursuant to section 31e of this title;
(2) review the scientific progress of the geologic mapping
program; and
(3) submit an annual report to the Secretary that evaluates the
progress of the Federal, State, and university mapping activities
and evaluates the progress made toward fulfilling the purposes of
sections 31c through 31f of this title.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 102-285, Sec. 5, May 18, 1992, 106 Stat. 169; Pub. L.
105-36, Sec. 3(c), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 1110; Pub. L. 106-148,
Sec. 5, Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1722.)
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AMENDMENTS
1999 - Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 106-148, Sec. 5(1), substituted "1
year after December 9, 1999," for "90 days after August 5, 1997,".
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 106-148, Sec. 5(2)(A), substituted
"update the 5-year plan" for "critique the draft implementation
plan".
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 106-148, Sec. 5(2)(B), substituted
"sections 31c through 31f of this title" for "sections 31a to 31h
of this title".
1997 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105-36, Sec. 3(c)(1), added subsec.
(a) and struck out heading and text of former subsec. (a). Text
read as follows: "There shall be established a sixteen member
geologic mapping advisory committee to advise the Director on
planning and implementation of the geologic mapping program. The
President shall appoint one representative each from the
Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Energy, the
Department of Agriculture, and the Office of Science and Technology
Policy. Within 90 days and with the advice and consultation of the
State Geological Surveys, the Secretary shall appoint to the
advisory committee 2 representatives from the Survey (including the
Chief Geologist, as Chairman), 4 representatives from the State
geological surveys, 3 representatives from academia, and 3
representatives from the private sector."
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 105-36, Sec. 3(c)(2), substituted
"Federal, State, and university mapping activities" for "Federal
and State mapping activities".
TERMINATION OF ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Advisory committees established after Jan. 5, 1973, to terminate
not later than the expiration of the 2-year period beginning on the
date of their establishment, unless, in the case of a committee
established by the President or an officer of the Federal
Government, such committee is renewed by appropriate action prior
to the expiration of such 2-year period, or in the case of a
committee established by Congress, its duration is otherwise
provided by law, see section 14 of Pub. L. 92-463, Oct. 6, 1972, 86
Stat. 776, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government
Organization and Employees.
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 31b, 31c, 31g, 31h of
this title.
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43 USC Sec. 31e 01/06/03
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CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
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Sec. 31e. Geologic mapping program 5-year plan
-STATUTE-
(a) In general
The Secretary, acting through the Director, shall, with the
advice and review of the advisory committee, prepare a 5-year plan
for the geologic mapping program.
(b) Requirements
The 5-year plan shall identify -
(1) overall priorities for the geologic mapping program; and
(2) implementation of the overall management structure and
operation of the geologic mapping program, including -
(A) the role of the Survey in the capacity of overall
management lead, including the responsibility for developing
the national geologic mapping program that meets Federal needs
while fostering State needs;
(B) the responsibilities of the State geological surveys,
with emphasis on mechanisms that incorporate the needs,
missions, capabilities, and requirements of the State
geological surveys, into the nationwide geologic mapping
program;
(C) mechanisms for identifying short- and long-term
priorities for each component of the geologic mapping program,
including -
(i) for the Federal component, a priority-setting mechanism
that responds to -
(I) Federal mission requirements for geologic map
information;
(II) critical scientific problems that require geologic
maps for their resolution; and
(III) shared Federal and State needs for geologic maps,
in which joint Federal-State geologic mapping projects are
in the national interest;
(ii) for the State component, a priority-setting mechanism
that responds to -
(I) specific intrastate needs for geologic map
information; and
(II) interstate needs shared by adjacent States that have
common requirements; and
(iii) for the education component, a priority-setting
mechanism that responds to requirements for geologic map
information that are dictated by Federal and State mission
requirements;
(D) a mechanism for adopting scientific and technical mapping
standards for preparing and publishing general- and
special-purpose geologic maps to -
(i) ensure uniformity of cartographic and scientific
conventions; and
(ii) provide a basis for assessing the comparability and
quality of map products; and
(E) a mechanism for monitoring the inventory of published and
current mapping investigations nationwide to facilitate
planning and information exchange and to avoid redundancy.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 102-285, Sec. 6, as added Pub. L. 106-148, Sec. 6, Dec. 9,
1999, 113 Stat. 1722.)
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PRIOR PROVISIONS
A prior section 31e, Pub. L. 102-285, Sec. 6, May 18, 1992, 106
Stat. 170; Pub. L. 105-36, Sec. 3(d), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 1110,
provided for the preparation of a geologic mapping program
implementation plan, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 106-148, Sec. 6,
Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1722.
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 31c, 31d, 31g, 31h of
this title.
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43 USC Sec. 31f 01/06/03
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TITLE 43 - PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
-HEAD-
Sec. 31f. National geologic map database
-STATUTE-
(a) Establishment
(1) In general
The Survey shall establish a national geologic map database.
(2) Function
The database shall serve as a national catalog and archive,
distributed through links to Federal and State geologic map
holdings, that includes -
(A) all maps developed under the Federal component and the
education component;
(B) the databases developed in connection with investigations
under subclauses (III), (IV), and (V) of section
31c(d)(1)(C)(ii) of this title; and
(C) other maps and data that the Survey and the Association
consider appropriate.
(b) Standardization
(1) In general
Geologic maps contributed to the national archives shall have
format, symbols, and technical attributes that adhere to
standards so that archival information can be accessed,
exchanged, and compared efficiently and accurately, as required
by Executive Order 12906 (59 Fed. Reg. 17,671 (1994)), which
established the National Spatial Data Infrastructure.
(2) Development of standards
Entities that contribute geologic maps to the national archives
shall develop the standards described in paragraph (1) in
cooperation with the Federal Geographic Data Committee, which is
charged with standards development and other data coordination
activities as described in Office of Management and Budget
revised Circular A-16.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 102-285, Sec. 7, May 18, 1992, 106 Stat. 171; Pub. L.
105-36, Sec. 3(e), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 1110; Pub. L. 106-148,
Sec. 7, Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1723.)
-REFTEXT-
REFERENCES IN TEXT
Executive Order 12906, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is set out
as a note under section 1457 of this title.
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AMENDMENTS
1999 - Pub. L. 106-148 substituted "geologic map database" for
"geologic-map data base" in section catchline, added subsec. (a),
and struck out heading and text of former subsec. (a). Text read as
follows: "The Survey shall establish a national geologic-map data
base. Such data base shall be a national archive that includes all
maps developed pursuant to sections 31a to 31h of this title, the
data bases developed pursuant to the investigations under sections
31c(d)(2)(C), (D), (E), and (F) of this title, and other maps and
data as the Survey deems appropriate."
1997 - Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105-36 added subsec. (b) and struck
out heading and text of former subsec. (b). Text read as follows:
"Geologic maps contributed to the national archives should have
standardized format, symbols, and technical attributes so that
archival information can be assimilated, manipulated, accessed,
exchanged, and compared efficiently and accurately."
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 31c, 31d, 31g, 31h of
this title.
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43 USC Sec. 31g 01/06/03
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CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
-HEAD-
Sec. 31g. Biennial report
-STATUTE-
Not later 3 (!1) years after December 9, 1999, and biennially
thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on
Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on
Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that -
(1) describes the status of the national geologic mapping
program;
(2) describes and evaluates the progress achieved during the
preceding 2 years in developing the national geologic map
database; and
(3) includes any recommendations that the Secretary may have
for legislative or other action to achieve the purposes of
sections 31c through 31f of this title.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 102-285, Sec. 8, as added Pub. L. 106-148, Sec. 8, Dec. 9,
1999, 113 Stat. 1724.)
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PRIOR PROVISIONS
A prior section 31g, Pub. L. 102-285, Sec. 8, May 18, 1992, 106
Stat. 171; Pub. L. 103-437, Sec. 16(a)(1), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat.
4594; Pub. L. 105-36, Sec. 3(f), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 1111; Pub.
L. 105-362, title IX, Sec. 902(b), Nov. 10, 1998, 112 Stat. 3291,
directed the Secretary to submit a biennial report to Congress
describing the status of the nationwide geologic mapping program
and evaluating the progress achieved during the preceding fiscal
year in developing the national geologic-map data base, prior to
repeal by Pub. L. 106-148, Sec. 8, Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1724.
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in section 31h of this title.
-FOOTNOTE-
(!1) So in original. Probably should be preceded by "than".
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43 USC Sec. 31h 01/06/03
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TITLE 43 - PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
-HEAD-
Sec. 31h. Authorization of appropriations
-STATUTE-
(a) In general
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections 31a
to 31h of this title -
(1) $28,000,000 for fiscal year 1999;
(2) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2000;
(3) $37,000,000 for fiscal year 2001;
(4) $43,000,000 for fiscal year 2002;
(5) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2003;
(6) $57,000,000 for fiscal year 2004; and
(7) $64,000,000 for fiscal year 2005.
(b) Allocation of appropriations
Of any amounts appropriated for any fiscal year in excess of the
amount appropriated for fiscal year 2000 -
(1) 48 percent shall be available for the State component; and
(2) 2 percent shall be available for the education component.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 102-285, Sec. 9, as added Pub. L. 106-148, Sec. 9, Dec. 9,
1999, 113 Stat. 1724.)
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PRIOR PROVISIONS
A prior section 31h, Pub. L. 102-285, Sec. 9, May 18, 1992, 106
Stat. 171; Pub. L. 105-36, Sec. 3(g), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 1111,
authorized appropriations for the national cooperative geologic
mapping program, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 106-148, Sec. 9, Dec.
9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1724.
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 31a, 31b of this title.
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43 USC Sec. 31i 01/06/03
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CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
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Sec. 31i. Report on resource research activities
-STATUTE-
Once every five years the National Academy of Sciences shall
review and report on the resource research activities of the
Survey.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 104-134, title I, Sec. 101(c) [title I], Apr. 26, 1996,
110 Stat. 1321-156, 1321-165; renumbered title I, Pub. L. 104-140,
Sec. 1(a), May 2, 1996, 110 Stat. 1327.)
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TITLE 43 - PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
-HEAD-
Sec. 31j. Biological research activity of Survey; review and report
by National Academy of Sciences
-STATUTE-
Beginning in fiscal year 1998 and once every five years
thereafter, the National Academy of Sciences shall review and
report on the biological research activity of the Survey.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 104-208, div. A, title I, Sec. 101(d) [title I], Sept. 30,
1996, 110 Stat. 3009-181, 3009-189.)
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43 USC Sec. 32 01/06/03
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TITLE 43 - PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
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Sec. 32. Acting Director
-STATUTE-
The Secretary of the Interior may authorize one of the geologists
to act as Director of the United States Geological Survey in the
absence of that officer.
-SOURCE-
(July 31, 1894, ch. 174, Sec. 1, 28 Stat. 197; Pub. L. 102-154,
title I, Nov. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1000.)
-CHANGE-
CHANGE OF NAME
"United States Geological Survey" substituted in text for
"Geological Survey" pursuant to provision of title I of Pub. L.
102-154, set out as a note under section 31 of this title.
-TRANS-
TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS
For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and
agencies of Department of the Interior, with certain exceptions, to
Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan
No. 3 of 1950, Secs. 1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64
Stat. 1262, set out under section 1451 of this title.
-End-
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43 USC Sec. 33 01/06/03
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TITLE 43 - PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
-HEAD-
Sec. 33. Repealed. Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, Sec. 53, 70A Stat. 641
-MISC1-
Section, act June 16, 1880, ch. 235, 21 Stat. 274, authorized
Secretary of War to detail officers of Ordnance Corps to serve with
Geological Survey.
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CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
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Sec. 34. Scientific employees
-STATUTE-
The scientific employees of the United States Geological Survey
shall be selected by the Director, subject to the approval of the
Secretary of the Interior exclusively for their qualifications as
professional experts.
-SOURCE-
(July 7, 1884, ch. 332, 23 Stat. 212; Pub. L. 102-154, title I,
Nov. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1000.)
-CHANGE-
CHANGE OF NAME
"United States Geological Survey" substituted in text for
"Geological Survey" pursuant to provision of title I of Pub. L.
102-154, set out as a note under section 31 of this title.
-TRANS-
TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS
For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and
agencies of Department of the Interior, with certain exceptions, to
Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan
No. 3 of 1950, Secs. 1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64
Stat. 1262, set out under section 1451 of this title.
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43 USC Sec. 35 01/06/03
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CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
-HEAD-
Sec. 35. Repealed. Pub. L. 87-304, Sec. 9(a)(2), Sept. 26, 1961, 75
Stat. 664
-MISC1-
Section, act June 30, 1906, ch. 3914, Sec. 1, 34 Stat. 727,
authorized scientific and other employees of the United States
Geological Survey employed in the field to make assignments of pay,
and that they be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the discharge
of duty in the field and paid from personal funds. See section 5525
of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
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43 USC Sec. 36 01/06/03
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CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
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Sec. 36. Purchase of books
-STATUTE-
The purchase of professional and scientific books and periodicals
needed for statistical purposes by the scientific divisions of the
United States Geological Survey is authorized to be made and paid
for out of appropriations made for the said Survey.
-SOURCE-
(June 28, 1902, ch. 1301, Sec. 1, 32 Stat. 455.)
-TRANS-
TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS
For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and
agencies of Department of the Interior, with certain exceptions, to
Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan
No. 3 of 1950, Secs. 1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64
Stat. 1262, set out under section 1451 of this title.
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43 USC Sec. 36a 01/06/03
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TITLE 43 - PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
-HEAD-
Sec. 36a. Acquisition of scientific or technical books, maps, etc.,
for library
-STATUTE-
The Director of the United States Geological Survey, under the
general supervision of the Secretary of the Interior, is authorized
to acquire for the United States, by gift or devise, scientific or
technical books, manuscripts, maps, and related materials, and to
deposit the same in the library of the United States Geological
Survey for reference and use as authorized by law.
-SOURCE-
(May 14, 1940, ch. 190, 54 Stat. 212; Pub. L. 102-154, title I,
Nov. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1000.)
-CHANGE-
CHANGE OF NAME
"United States Geological Survey" substituted in text for
"Geological Survey" pursuant to provision of title I of Pub. L.
102-154, set out as a note under section 31 of this title.
-TRANS-
TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS
For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and
agencies of Department of the Interior, with certain exceptions, to
Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan
No. 3 of 1950, Secs. 1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64
Stat. 1262, set out under section 1451 of this title.
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43 USC Sec. 36b 01/06/03
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TITLE 43 - PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
-HEAD-
Sec. 36b. Acquisition of lands or interests therein for use in
gaging streams or underground water resources
-STATUTE-
The Secretary of the Interior may, on behalf of the United States
and for use by the United States Geological Survey in gaging
streams and underground water resources, acquire lands by donation
or when funds have been appropriated by Congress by purchase or
condemnation, but not in excess of ten acres for any one stream
gaging station or observation well site. For the same purpose the
Secretary of the Interior may obtain easements, licenses,
rights-of-way, and leases limited to run for such a period of time
or term of years as may be required for the effective performance
of the function of gaging streams and underground water resources:
Provided, That nothing in this section shall be construed as
affecting or intended to affect or in any way to interfere with the
laws of any State or Territory relating to the control,
appropriation, use, or distribution of water used in irrigation, or
any vested right acquired thereunder, and the Secretary of the
Interior, in carrying out the provisions of this section, shall
proceed in conformity with such laws, and nothing in this section
shall in any way affect any right of any State or of the Federal
Government or of any landowner, appropriator, or user of water, in,
to, or from any interstate stream or the waters thereof.
-SOURCE-
(Dec. 24, 1942, ch. 822, 56 Stat. 1086; Pub. L. 86-406, Apr. 4,
1960, 74 Stat. 14; Pub. L. 102-154, title I, Nov. 13, 1991, 105
Stat. 1000.)
-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
1960 - Pub. L. 86-406 authorized Secretary of the Interior to
acquire lands and interests in lands for observation well sites to
gage underground water resources.
-CHANGE-
CHANGE OF NAME
"United States Geological Survey" substituted in text for
"Geological Survey" pursuant to provision of title I of Pub. L.
102-154, set out as a note under section 31 of this title.
-End-
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43 USC Sec. 36c 01/06/03
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TITLE 43 - PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
-HEAD-
Sec. 36c. Acceptance of contributions from public and private
sources; cooperation with other agencies in prosecution of
projects
-STATUTE-
In fiscal year 1987 and thereafter the United States Geological
Survey is authorized to accept lands, buildings, equipment, and
other contributions from public and private sources and to
prosecute projects in cooperation with other agencies, Federal,
State, or private.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 99-500, Sec. 101(h) [title I], Oct. 18, 1986, 100 Stat.
1783-242, 1783-252, and Pub. L. 99-591, Sec. 101(h) [title I], Oct.
30, 1986, 100 Stat. 3341-242, 3341-252; Pub. L. 102-154, title I,
Nov. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1000.)
-COD-
CODIFICATION
Pub. L. 99-591 is a corrected version of Pub. L. 99-500.
-CHANGE-
CHANGE OF NAME
"United States Geological Survey" substituted in text for
"Geological Survey" pursuant to provision of title I of Pub. L.
102-154, set out as a note under section 31 of this title.
-End-
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43 USC Sec. 37 01/06/03
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TITLE 43 - PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
-HEAD-
Sec. 37. Omitted
-COD-
CODIFICATION
Section, act June 12, 1917, ch. 27, 40 Stat. 144, related to
purchases or services for the Geological Survey, was omitted as
superseded.
-End-
-CITE-
43 USC Sec. 38 01/06/03
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TITLE 43 - PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
-HEAD-
Sec. 38. Topographic surveys; marking elevations
-STATUTE-
In making topographic surveys west of the ninety-fifth meridian
elevations above a base level located in each area under survey
shall be determined and marked on the ground by iron or stone posts
or permanent bench marks, at least two such posts or bench marks to
be established in each township, or equivalent area, except in the
forest-clad and mountain areas, where at least one shall be
established, and these shall be placed, whenever practicable, near
the township corners of the public-land surveys; and in the areas
east of the ninety-fifth meridian at least one such post or bench
mark shall be similarly established in each area equivalent to the
area of a township of the public land surveys.
-SOURCE-
(June 11, 1896, ch. 420, 29 Stat. 435.)
-End-
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43 USC Secs. 39, 40 01/06/03
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TITLE 43 - PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
-HEAD-
Secs. 39, 40. Omitted
-COD-
CODIFICATION
Section 39, act Feb. 27, 1925, ch. 360, Sec. 1, 43 Stat. 1011,
authorized the President to complete a general utility
topographical survey of the territory of the United States within a
period of twenty years from Feb. 27, 1925.
Section 40, act Feb. 27, 1925, ch. 360, Sec. 2, 43 Stat. 1011,
related to cooperative agreements with States to expedite
completion of topographical survey.
-End-
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43 USC Sec. 41 01/06/03
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TITLE 43 - PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
-HEAD-
Sec. 41. Publications and reports; preparation and sale
-STATUTE-
Except as otherwise provided in section 1318 of title 44, the
publications of the United States Geological Survey shall consist
of geological and economic maps, illustrating the resources and
classification of the lands, and reports upon general and economic
geology and paleontology. All special memoirs and reports of said
survey shall be issued in uniform quarto series if deemed necessary
by the director, but otherwise in ordinary octavos. Three thousand
copies of each shall be published for scientific exchanges and for
sale at the price of publication, and all literary and cartographic
materials received in exchange shall be the property of the United
States and form a part of the library of the organization; and the
money resulting from the sale of such publications shall be covered
into the Treasury of the United States, under the direction of the
Secretary of the Interior.
-SOURCE-
(Mar. 3, 1879, ch. 182, 20 Stat. 394; Aug. 7, 1946, ch. 770, Sec.
1(10), 60 Stat. 867; Pub. L. 102-154, title I, Nov. 13, 1991, 105
Stat. 1000.)
-COD-
CODIFICATION
"Section 1318 of title 44" substituted in text for "section 260
of title 44" on authority of Pub. L. 90-620, Sec. 2(b), Oct. 22,
1968, 82 Stat. 1238, the first section of which enacted Title 44,
Public Printing and Documents.
The words "Except as otherwise provided in section 260 of title
44" were originally inserted in text to avoid conflict with the
provisions of such section 260 of title 44, as set out prior to the
general revision of title 44 by Pub. L. 90-620, derived from Joint
Res. May 16, 1902, No. 22.
-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
1946 - Act Aug. 7, 1946, repealed all provisions requiring
preparation, and transmission by Secretary of the Interior, of an
annual report of operations.
-CHANGE-
CHANGE OF NAME
"United States Geological Survey" substituted in text for
"Geological Survey" pursuant to provision of title I of Pub. L.
102-154, set out as a note under section 31 of this title.
-TRANS-
TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS
For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and
agencies of Department of the Interior, with certain exceptions, to
Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan
No. 3 of 1950, Secs. 1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64
Stat. 1262, set out under section 1451 of this title.
-End-
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43 USC Sec. 42 01/06/03
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TITLE 43 - PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
-HEAD-
Sec. 42. Distribution of maps and atlases, etc.
-STATUTE-
The Director of the United States Geological Survey is authorized
and directed, on the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, to
dispose of the topographic and geologic maps and atlases of the
United States, made and published by the United States Geological
Survey, at such prices and under such regulations as may from time
to time be fixed by him and approved by the Secretary of the
Interior; and a number of copies of each map or atlas, not
exceeding five hundred, shall be distributed gratuitously among
foreign governments and departments of our own Government to
literary and scientific associations, and to such educational
institutions or libraries as may be designated by the Director of
the Survey and approved by the Secretary of the Interior. On and
after June 7, 1924, the distribution of geological publications to
libraries designated as special depositaries of such publications
shall be discontinued.
-SOURCE-
(Feb. 18, 1897, No. 13, Sec. 1, 29 Stat. 701; June 7, 1924, ch.
303, 43 Stat. 592; Pub. L. 102-154, title I, Nov. 13, 1991, 105
Stat. 1000.)
-COD-
CODIFICATION
The first sentence is from Joint Res. Feb. 18, 1897; the second
sentence is from act June 7, 1924.
Joint Res. Feb. 18, 1897 superseded a provision contained in act
June 11, 1896, ch. 420, 29 Stat. 436, authorizing the sale of
topographical maps with text at cost and ten per centum added.
-CHANGE-
CHANGE OF NAME
"United States Geological Survey" substituted in text for
"Geological Survey" pursuant to provision of title I of Pub. L.
102-154, set out as a note under section 31 of this title.
-TRANS-
TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS
For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and
agencies of Department of the Interior, with certain exceptions, to
Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan
No. 3 of 1950, Secs. 1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64
Stat. 1262, set out under section 1451 of this title.
-End-
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43 USC Sec. 42a 01/06/03
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TITLE 43 - PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
-HEAD-
Sec. 42a. Use of receipts from sale of maps for map printing and
distribution
-STATUTE-
In fiscal year 1984 and thereafter, all receipts from the sale of
maps sold or stored by the United States Geological Survey shall be
available for map printing and distribution to supplement funds
otherwise available, to remain available until expended.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 98-146, title I, Nov. 4, 1983, 97 Stat. 926; Pub. L.
102-154, title I, Nov. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1000.)
-CHANGE-
CHANGE OF NAME
"United States Geological Survey" substituted in text for
"Geological Survey" pursuant to provision of title I of Pub. L.
102-154, set out as a note under section 31 of this title.
-End-
-CITE-
43 USC Sec. 43 01/06/03
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TITLE 43 - PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
-HEAD-
Sec. 43. Copies to Senators, Representatives, and Delegates
-STATUTE-
One copy of each map and atlas shall be sent to each Senator and
each Representative and Delegate in Congress, if published within
his term; and a second copy shall be placed at the disposal of each
such Senator, Representative and Delegate
-SOURCE-
(Feb. 18, 1897, No. 13, Sec. 2, 29 Stat. 701.)
-End-
-CITE-
43 USC Sec. 44 01/06/03
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TITLE 43 - PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
-HEAD-
Sec. 44. Sale of transfers or copies of data
-STATUTE-
The Director of the United States Geological Survey shall, if the
regular map work of the Survey is in no wise interfered with
thereby, furnish to any person, concern, institution, State or
foreign government, that shall pay in advance the whole cost
thereof with 10 per centum added, transfers or copies of any
cartographic or other engraved or lithographic data in the division
of engraving and printing of the Survey, and the moneys received by
the Director for such transfers or copies shall be deposited in the
Treasury.
-SOURCE-
(June 30, 1906, ch. 3914, 34 Stat. 727; Pub. L. 102-154, title I,
Nov. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1000.)
-CHANGE-
CHANGE OF NAME
"United States Geological Survey" substituted in text for
"Geological Survey" pursuant to provision of title I of Pub. L.
102-154, set out as a note under section 31 of this title.
-TRANS-
TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS
For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and
agencies of Department of the Interior, with certain exceptions, to
Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan
No. 3 of 1950, Secs. 1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64
Stat. 1262, set out under section 1451 of this title.
-End-
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43 USC Sec. 45 01/06/03
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TITLE 43 - PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
-HEAD-
Sec. 45. Production and sale of copies of photographs and records;
disposition of receipts
-STATUTE-
The Director of the United States Geological Survey on and after
March 4, 1909 may produce and sell on a reimbursable basis to
interested persons, concerns, and institutions, copies of aerial or
other photographs and mosaics that have been obtained in connection
with the authorized work of the United States Geological Survey and
photographic or photostatic reproductions of records in the
official custody of the Director at such prices (not less than the
estimated cost of furnishing such copies or reproductions) as the
Director, with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, may
determine, the money received from such sales to be deposited in
the Treasury to the credit of the appropriation then current and
chargeable for the cost of furnishing copies or reproductions as
herein authorized.
-SOURCE-
(Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 299, 35 Stat. 989; July 21, 1947, ch. 273, 61
Stat. 398.)
-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
1947 - Act July 21, 1947, authorized production and sale of
aerial or other photographs and reproductions of records on a
reimbursement of appropriations basis.
-TRANS-
TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS
For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and
agencies of Department of the Interior, with certain exceptions, to
Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan
No. 3 of 1950, Secs. 1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64
Stat. 1262, set out under section 1451 of this title.
-End-
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43 USC Sec. 46 01/06/03
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TITLE 43 - PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
-HEAD-
Sec. 46. Omitted
-COD-
CODIFICATION
Section, act Oct. 12, 1949, ch. 680, title I, 63 Stat. 785,
related to exchange of old freight carrying vehicles as part
payment for new, was from the Interior Department Appropriation
Act, 1950, and was not repeated in subsequent appropriation acts.
Similar provisions were contained in the following prior
appropriation acts:
June 29, 1948, ch. 754, 62 Stat. 1133.
July 25, 1947, ch. 337, 61 Stat. 477.
July 1, 1946, ch. 529, 60 Stat. 369.
July 3, 1945, ch. 262, 59 Stat. 343.
June 28, 1944, ch. 298, 58 Stat. 491.
July 12, 1943, ch. 219, 57 Stat. 477.
July 2, 1942, ch. 473, 56 Stat. 537.
June 28, 1941, ch. 259, 55 Stat. 339.
June 18, 1940, ch. 395, 54 Stat. 439.
May 10, 1939, ch. 119, 53 Stat. 719.
May 9, 1938, ch. 187, 52 Stat. 325.
Aug. 9, 1937, ch. 570, 50 Stat. 598.
June 22, 1936, ch. 691, 49 Stat. 1785.
May 9, 1935, ch. 101, 49 Stat. 200.
Mar. 2, 1934, ch. 38, 48 Stat. 382.
Feb. 17, 1933, ch. 98, 47 Stat. 846.
Apr. 22, 1932, ch. 125, 47 Stat. 118.
Feb. 14, 1931, ch. 187, 46 Stat. 1147.
May 14, 1930, ch. 273, 46 Stat. 310.
Mar. 4, 1929, ch. 705, 45 Stat. 1594.
Mar. 7, 1928, ch. 137, 45 Stat. 231.
Jan. 12, 1927, ch. 27, 44 Stat. 961.
May 10, 1926, ch. 277, 44 Stat. 486.
Mar. 3, 1925, ch. 462, 43 Stat. 1172.
June 5, 1924, ch. 264, 43 Stat. 419.
Jan. 24, 1923, ch. 42, 42 Stat. 1208.
May 24, 1922, ch. 199, 42 Stat. 586.
-End-
-CITE-
43 USC Sec. 47 01/06/03
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TITLE 43 - PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
-HEAD-
Sec. 47. Repealed. Aug. 7, 1946, ch. 770, Sec. 1(11), 60 Stat. 867
-MISC1-
Section, act May 10, 1926, ch. 277, 44 Stat. 487, required annual
statements and reports of expenditures for the benefit of Indians
relating to the operation of oil and gas leases, and the mining of
other minerals, on Indian lands.
-End-
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43 USC Sec. 48 01/06/03
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TITLE 43 - PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
-HEAD-
Sec. 48. Omitted
-COD-
CODIFICATION
Section, act Jan. 12, 1927, ch. 27, 44 Stat. 963, required
amounts received by the Geological Survey from any State, Territory
or political subdivision thereof in carrying on work involving
cooperation to be used in reimbursing the appropriation from which
the expense of such work was paid, was from the act making
appropriations for the Department of the Interior for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 1928 and for other purposes, and was not
repeated in subsequent appropriation acts. Similar provisions were
contained in the following act: May 10, 1926, ch. 277, 44 Stat.
487.
-End-
-CITE-
43 USC Sec. 49 01/06/03
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TITLE 43 - PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
-HEAD-
Sec. 49. Extension of cooperative work to Puerto Rico
-STATUTE-
The provisions of law authorizing the making of topographic and
geological surveys and conducting investigations relating to
mineral and water resources by the United States Geological Survey
in various portions of the United States be, and the same are,
extended to authorize such surveys and investigations in Puerto
Rico.
-SOURCE-
(June 17, 1935, ch. 268, 49 Stat. 386.)
-TRANS-
TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS
For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and
agencies of Department of the Interior, with certain exceptions, to
Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan
No. 3 of 1950, Secs. 1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64
Stat. 1262, set out under section 1451 of this title.
-End-
-CITE-
43 USC Sec. 50 01/06/03
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TITLE 43 - PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
-HEAD-
Sec. 50. Survey's share of cost of topographic mapping or water
resources investigations carried on with States
-STATUTE-
The share of the United States Geological Survey in any
topographic mapping or water resources data collection and
investigations carried on in cooperation with any State or
municipality shall not exceed 50 per centum of the cost thereof.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 107-63, title I, Nov. 5, 2001, 115 Stat. 427.)
-COD-
CODIFICATION
Section text is based on act July 31, 1953, ch. 298, title I,
Sec. 1, 67 Stat. 269, as continued and modified for the fiscal year
covered by the appropriation act cited as the credit to this
section.
-MISC1-
PRIOR PROVISIONS
Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in the
following prior appropriation acts:
Pub. L. 106-291, title I, Oct. 11, 2000, 114 Stat. 931.
Pub. L. 106-113, div. B, Sec. 1000(a)(3) [title I], Nov. 29,
1999, 113 Stat. 1535, 1501A-145.
Pub. L. 105-277, div. A, Sec. 101(e) [title I], Oct. 21, 1998,
112 Stat. 2681-231, 2681-242.
Pub. L. 105-83, title I, Nov. 14, 1997, 111 Stat. 1552.
Pub. L. 104-208, div. A, title I, Sec. 101(d) [title I], Sept.
30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009-181, 3009-190.
Pub. L. 104-134, title I, Sec. 101(c) [title I], Apr. 26, 1996,
110 Stat. 1321-156, 1321-165; renumbered title I, Pub. L. 104-140,
Sec. 1(a), May 2, 1996, 110 Stat. 1327.
Pub. L. 103-332, title I, Sept. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 2507.
Pub. L. 103-138, title I, Nov. 11, 1993, 107 Stat. 1387.
Pub. L. 102-381, title I, Oct. 5, 1992, 106 Stat. 1384.
Pub. L. 102-154, title I, Nov. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1000.
Pub. L. 101-512, title I, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1924.
Pub. L. 101-121, title I, Oct. 23, 1989, 103 Stat. 710.
Pub. L. 100-446, title I, Sept. 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 1790.
Pub. L. 100-202, Sec. 101(g) [title I], Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat.
1329-213, 1329-224.
Pub. L. 99-500, Sec. 101(h) [title I], Oct. 18, 1986, 100 Stat.
1783-242, 1783-252, and Pub. L. 99-591, Sec. 101(h) [title I], Oct.
30, 1986, 100 Stat. 3341-242, 3341-252.
Pub. L. 99-190, Sec. 101(d) [title I], Dec. 19, 1985, 99 Stat.
1224, 1231.
Pub. L. 98-473, title I, Sec. 101(c) [title I], Oct. 12, 1984, 98
Stat. 1837, 1845.
Pub. L. 98-146, title I, Nov. 4, 1983, 97 Stat. 926.
Pub. L. 97-394, title I, Dec. 30, 1982, 96 Stat. 1972.
Pub. L. 97-100, title I, Dec. 23, 1981, 95 Stat. 1397.
Pub. L. 96-514, title I, Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2963.
Pub. L. 96-126, title I, Nov. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 961.
Pub. L. 95-465, title I, Oct. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 1285.
Pub. L. 95-74, title I, July 26, 1977, 91 Stat. 290.
Pub. L. 94-373, title I, July 31, 1976, 90 Stat. 1048.
Pub. L. 94-165, title I, Dec. 23, 1975, 89 Stat. 983.
Pub. L. 93-404, title I, Aug. 31, 1974, 88 Stat. 808.
Pub. L. 93-120, title I, Oct. 4, 1973, 87 Stat. 434.
Pub. L. 92-369, title I, Aug. 10, 1972, 86 Stat. 513.
Pub. L. 92-76, title I, Aug. 10, 1971, 85 Stat. 234.
Pub. L. 91-361, title I, July 31, 1970, 84 Stat. 674.
Pub. L. 91-98, title I, Oct. 29, 1969, 83 Stat. 152.
Pub. L. 90-425, title I, July 26, 1968, 82 Stat. 431.
Pub. L. 90-28, title I, June 24, 1967, 81 Stat. 64.
Pub. L. 89-435, title I, May 31, 1966, 80 Stat. 175.
Pub. L. 89-52, title I, June 28, 1965, 79 Stat. 181.
Pub. L. 88-356, title I, July 7, 1964, 78 Stat. 280.
Pub. L. 88-79, title I, July 26, 1963, 77 Stat. 103.
Pub. L. 87-578, title I, Aug. 9, 1962, 76 Stat. 341.
Pub. L. 87-122, title I, Aug. 3, 1961, 75 Stat. 252.
Pub. L. 86-455, title I, May 13, 1960, 74 Stat. 108.
Pub. L. 86-60, title I, June 23, 1959, 73 Stat. 96.
Pub. L. 85-439, title I, June 4, 1958, 72 Stat. 159.
Pub. L. 85-77, title I, July 1, 1957, 71 Stat. 261.
June 13, 1956, ch. 380, title I, 70 Stat. 261.
June 16, 1955, ch. 147, title I, 69 Stat. 145.
July 1, 1954, ch. 446, title I, 68 Stat. 368.
July 31, 1953, ch. 298, title I, 67 Stat. 269.
July 9, 1952, ch. 597, title I, 66 Stat. 454.
Aug. 31, 1951, ch. 375, title I, 65 Stat. 259.
Sept. 6, 1950, ch. 896, Ch. VII, title I, 64 Stat. 690.
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43 USC Sec. 50-1 01/06/03
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TITLE 43 - PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
-HEAD-
Sec. 50-1. Funds for mappings and investigations considered
intragovernmental funds
-STATUTE-
Beginning October 1, 1990, and thereafter, funds received from
any State, territory, possession, country, international
organization, or political subdivision thereof, for topographic,
geologic, or water resources mapping or investigations involving
cooperation with such an entity shall be considered as
intragovernmental funds as defined in the publication titled "A
Glossary of Terms Used in the Federal Budget Process".
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 101-512, title I, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1924.)
-End-
-CITE-
43 USC Sec. 50a 01/06/03
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TITLE 43 - PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
-HEAD-
Sec. 50a. Working capital fund for United States Geological Survey
-STATUTE-
There is hereby established in the Treasury of the United States
a working capital fund to assist in the management of certain
support activities of the United States Geological Survey
(hereafter referred to as the "Survey"), Department of the
Interior. The fund shall be available on and after November 5,
1990, without fiscal year limitation for expenses necessary for
furnishing materials, supplies, equipment, work, facilities, and
services in support of Survey programs, and, as authorized by law,
to agencies of the Federal Government and others. Such expenses may
include laboratory modernization and equipment replacement,
computer operations, maintenance, and telecommunications services;
requirements definition, systems analysis, and design services;
acquisition or development of software; systems support services
such as implementation assistance, training, and maintenance;
acquisition and replacement of computer, publications, scientific
instrumentation, telecommunications, and related automatic data
processing equipment; and, such other activities as may be approved
by the Secretary of the Interior.
There are authorized to be transferred to the fund, at fair and
reasonable values at the time of transfer, inventories, equipment,
receivables, and other assets, less liabilities, related to the
functions to be financed by the fund as determined by the Secretary
of the Interior: Provided, That the fund shall be credited with
appropriations and other funds of the Survey, and other agencies of
the Department of the Interior, other Federal agencies, and other
sources, for providing materials, supplies, equipment, work, and
services as authorized by law and such payments may be made in
advance or upon performance: Provided further, That charges to
users will be at rates approximately equal to the costs of
furnishing the materials, supplies, equipment, facilities, and
services, including such items as depreciation of equipment and
facilities, and accrued annual leave: Provided further, That all
existing balances as of November 5, 1990, from amortization fees
resulting from the Survey providing telecommunications services and
deposited in a special fund established on the books of the
Treasury and available for payment of replacement or expansion of
telecommunications services as authorized by Public Law 99-190, are
hereby transferred to and merged with the working capital fund, to
be used for the same purposes as originally authorized: Provided
further, That funds that are not necessary to carry out the
activities to be financed by the fund, as determined by the
Secretary, shall be covered into miscellaneous receipts of the
Treasury.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 101-512, title I, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1924; Pub. L.
102-154, title I, Nov. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1000; Pub. L. 103-332,
title I, Sept. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 2507.)
-REFTEXT-
REFERENCES IN TEXT
Provisions relating to the special fund authorized by Public Law
99-190, referred to in text, were formerly classified to this
section. See Prior Provisions note below.
-MISC1-
PRIOR PROVISIONS
A prior section 50a, Pub. L. 99-190, Sec. 101(d) [title I], Dec.
19, 1985, 99 Stat. 1224, 1231, related to deposit of amortization
fees from Geological Survey providing telecommunications services.
AMENDMENTS
1994 - Pub. L. 103-332 in first par., in second sentence after
"work," inserted "facilities,", in third sentence after "include"
inserted "laboratory modernization and equipment replacement,",
after "operations" inserted ", maintenance,", and after
"replacement of computer," inserted "publications, scientific
instrumentation," and in second par., in second proviso after
"depreciation of equipment" inserted "and facilities,".
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CHANGE OF NAME
"United States Geological Survey" substituted for "Geological
Survey" in first paragraph pursuant to provision of title I of Pub.
L. 102-154, set out as a note under section 31 of this title.
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43 USC Sec. 50b 01/06/03
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TITLE 43 - PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
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Sec. 50b. Recording of obligations against accounts receivable and
crediting of amounts received; work involving cooperation with
State, Territory, etc.
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Before, on, and after October 18, 1986, in carrying out work
involving cooperation with any State, Territory, possession, or
political subdivision thereof, the United States Geological Survey
may, notwithstanding any other provision of law, record obligations
against accounts receivable from any such entities and shall credit
amounts received from such entities to this appropriation.
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(Pub. L. 99-500, Sec. 101(h) [title I], Oct. 18, 1986, 100 Stat.
1783-242, 1783-252, and Pub. L. 99-591, Sec. 101(h) [title I], Oct.
30, 1986, 100 Stat. 3341-242, 3341-252; Pub. L. 102-154, title I,
Nov. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1000.)
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REFERENCES IN TEXT
This appropriation, referred to in text, probably means
appropriations under the headings "Geological Survey" and "surveys,
investigations, and research" of the annual Department of the
Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
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CODIFICATION
Pub. L. 99-591 is a corrected version of Pub. L. 99-500.
In text, "Before, on, and after October 18, 1986" substituted for
"heretofore and hereafter".
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CHANGE OF NAME
"United States Geological Survey" substituted in text for
"Geological Survey" pursuant to provision of title I of Pub. L.
102-154, set out as a note under section 31 of this title.
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43 USC Sec. 50c 01/06/03
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Sec. 50c. Payment of costs incidental to utilization of services of
volunteers
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Appropriations herein and on and after December 22, 1987, made
shall be available for paying costs incidental to the utilization
of services contributed by individuals who serve without
compensation as volunteers in aid of work of the United States
Geological Survey, and that within appropriations herein and on and
after December 22, 1987, provided, United States Geological Survey
officials may authorize either direct procurement of or
reimbursement for expenses incidental to the effective use of
volunteers such as, but not limited to, training, transportation,
lodging, subsistence, equipment, and supplies: Provided further,
That provision for such expenses or services is in accord with
volunteer or cooperative agreements made with such individuals,
private organizations, educational institutions, or State or local
government.
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(Pub. L. 100-202, Sec. 101(g) [title I], Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat.
1329-213, 1329-224; Pub. L. 102-154, title I, Nov. 13, 1991, 105
Stat. 1000.)
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REFERENCES IN TEXT
Appropriations herein, referred to in text, probably means
appropriations under the headings "Geological Survey", "surveys,
investigations, and research" and "administrative provisions", of
the annual Department of the Interior and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act.
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CHANGE OF NAME
"United States Geological Survey" substituted in text for
"Geological Survey" pursuant to provision of title I of Pub. L.
102-154, set out as a note under section 31 of this title.
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43 USC Sec. 50d 01/06/03
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TITLE 43 - PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 2 - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
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Sec. 50d. Services of students or recent graduates
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The United States Geological Survey may on and after November 29,
1999, contract directly with individuals or indirectly with
institutions or nonprofit organizations, without regard to section
5 of title 41, for the temporary or intermittent services of
students or recent graduates, who shall be considered employees for
the purposes of chapters 57 and 81 of title 5, relating to
compensation for travel and work injuries, and chapter 171 of title
28, relating to tort claims, but shall not be considered to be
Federal employees for any other purposes.
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(Pub. L. 106-113, div. B, Sec. 1000(a)(3) [title I], Nov. 29, 1999,
113 Stat. 1535, 1501A-146.)
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PRIOR PROVISIONS
Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in
Pub. L. 105-277, div. A, Sec. 101(e) [title I], Oct. 21, 1998, 112
Stat. 2681-231, 2681-243.
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