43 U.S.C. § 50b : US Code - Section 50B: Recording of obligations against accounts receivable and crediting of amounts received; work involving cooperation with State, Territory, etc.

Search 43 U.S.C. § 50b : US Code - Section 50B: Recording of obligations against accounts receivable and crediting of amounts received; work involving cooperation with State, Territory, etc.

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.