Notes on united states geological survey : US Code - Notes

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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 Repealed.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 Repealed.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.
36d. Cooperative agreements.
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 Omitted or Repealed.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.