U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 26, 2024
§ 31f.
National geologic map database
(a)
Establishment
(1)
In general
(2)
Function
The database shall serve as a national catalog and archive, distributed through links to Federal and State geologic map holdings, that includes—
(A)
all maps developed with funding provided by the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, including under the Federal, State, and education components;
(B)
the databases developed in connection with investigations under subclauses (III), (IV), and (V) of section 31c(d)(1)(C)(ii) of this title; and
(C)
other maps and data that the Survey and the Association consider appropriate.
(b)
Standardization
(1)
In general
(2)
Development of standards
(Pub. L. 102–285, § 7, May 18, 1992, 106 Stat. 171; Pub. L. 105–36, § 3(e), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 1110; Pub. L. 106–148, § 7, Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1723; Pub. L. 111–11, title XI, § 11001(g), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1415.)
cite as: 43 USC 31f