Sec. 402. Authorization of the mineral resources assessment training program
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Within one year of enactment of this section, the United States Geological Survey shall establish a Mineral Resources Assessment Training Program to train early and mid-career scientists, employed at the United States Geological Survey to carry out mineral assessments and associated activities. Training shall be conducted over a two-year curriculum period. Training curriculum shall be conducted for applicable students at regular intervals not less than once every five years. Participants of the program established by
(a)may conduct pilot projects furthering the goals of the United States Geological Survey Mineral Resources Program as part of training curriculum. Such pilot projects may be conducted in conjunction with State geological surveys, the Bureau of Land Management, and other data science and land management agencies. In carrying out the goals of this section, the United States Geological Survey is authorized to conduct joint training sessions with other data science and land management agencies, including but not limited to the Bureau of Land Management and State geological surveys.