Historical and Revision Notes

Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., § 261 (Jan. 12, 1895, ch. 23, § 79, 28 Stat. 621; June 7, 1924, ch. 303, 43 Stat. 592).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

Geological Survey redesignated United States Geological Survey by provision of title I of Pub. L. 102–154, set out as a note under section 31 of Title 43, Public Lands.