Chapter 2

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