Public Law 119-87 (04/30/2026)
Chapter 2 United States Geological Survey
Browse 0 units and 42 sections in Chapter 2 United States Geological Survey of Title 43.
Sections in Chapter 2
§ 31
Director of United States Geological Survey
§ 31a
Findings and purpose
§ 31b
Definitions
§ 31c
Geologic mapping program
§ 31d
Advisory committee
§ 31e
Geologic mapping program 5-year plan
§ 31f
National geologic map database
§ 31g
Biennial report
§ 31h
Authorization of appropriations
§ 31i
Report on resource research activities
§ 31j
Biological research activity of Survey; review and report by National Academy of Sciences
§ 31k
National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System
§ 31l
Earth Mapping Resources Initiative
§ 32
Acting Director
§ 33
Repealed. Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, § 53, 70A Stat. 641
§ 34
Scientific employees
§ 35
Repealed. Pub. L. 87–304, § 9(a)(2), Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 664
§ 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
Omitted
§ 47
Repealed. Aug. 7, 1946, ch. 770, § 1(11), 60 Stat. 867
§ 48
Omitted
§ 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
§ 50e
USGS energy and minerals research facility