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Title 43
Title 43
UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
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Director of United States Geological Survey
Findings and purpose
Definitions
Geologic mapping program
Advisory committee
Geologic mapping program 5-year plan
National geologic map database
Biennial report
Authorization of appropriations
Report on resource research activities
Biological research activity of Survey; review and report by National Academy of Sciences
National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System
Earth Mapping Resources Initiative
Acting Director
Scientific employees
Purchase of books
Acquisition of scientific or technical books, maps, etc., for library
Acquisition of lands or interests therein for use in gaging streams or underground water resources
Acceptance of contributions from public and private sources; cooperation with other agencies in prosecution of projects
Cooperative agreements
Topographic surveys; marking elevations
Publications and reports; preparation and sale
Distribution of maps and atlases, etc.
Use of receipts from sale of maps for map printing and distribution
Copies to Senators, Representatives, and Delegates
Sale of transfers or copies of data
Production and sale of copies of photographs and records; disposition of receipts
Extension of cooperative work to Puerto Rico
Survey’s share of cost of topographic mapping or water resources investigations carried on with States
Funds for mappings and investigations considered intragovernmental funds
Working capital fund for United States Geological Survey
Recording of obligations against accounts receivable and crediting of amounts received; work involving cooperation with State, Territory, etc.
Payment of costs incidental to utilization of services of volunteers
Services of students or recent graduates
USGS energy and minerals research facility