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Code · U.S. Code · Title 43 - PUBLIC LANDS · CHAPTER 2— UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY · § 31f

§ 31f. National geologic map database

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(a)Establishment
(1)In general The Survey shall establish a national geologic-map database.
(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
(C)other maps and data that the Survey and the Association consider appropriate.
(b)Standardization
(1)In general Geologic maps contributed to the national archives shall have format, symbols, and technical attributes that adhere to standards so that archival information can be accessed, exchanged, and compared efficiently and accurately, as required by Executive Order 12906 (59 Fed. Reg. 17,671 (1994)), which established the National Spatial Data Infrastructure.
(2)Development of standards Entities that contribute geologic maps to the national archives shall develop the standards described in paragraph
(1)in cooperation with the Federal Geographic Data Committee, which is charged with standards development and other data coordination activities as described in Office of Management and Budget revised Circular A–16.
(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.)
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  • Pub. L. 102–285, § 7
  • 106 Stat. 171
  • Pub. L. 105–36, § 3(e)
  • 111 Stat. 1110
  • Pub. L. 106–148, § 7
  • 113 Stat. 1723
  • Pub. L. 111–11, title XI, § 11001(g)
  • 123 Stat. 1415
  • Pub. L. 111–11, § 11001(g)(1)
  • Pub. L. 111–11, § 11001(g)(2)
  • Pub. L. 106–148
  • Pub. L. 105–36
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