23 U.S.C. § 306 : US Code - Section 306: Mapping

Search 23 U.S.C. § 306 : US Code - Section 306: Mapping

(a) In General. - In carrying out the provisions of this title,
the Secretary may, wherever practicable, authorize the use of
photogrammetric methods in mapping, and the utilization of
commercial enterprise for such services.
(b) Guidance. - The Secretary shall issue guidance to encourage
States to utilize, to the maximum extent practicable, private
sector sources for surveying and mapping services for projects
under this title. In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary
shall recommend appropriate roles for State and private mapping and
surveying activities, including -
(1) preparation of standards and specifications;
(2) research in surveying and mapping instrumentation and
procedures and technology transfer to the private sector;
(3) providing technical guidance, coordination, and
administration of State surveying and mapping activities; and
(4) recommending methods for increasing the use by the States
of private sector sources for surveying and mapping activities.