43 U.S.C. § 31h — Authorization of appropriations

Page 15 TITLE 43—PUBLIC LANDS § 31k (2) describes and evaluates the progress achieved during the preceding 2 years in devel- oping the national geologic map database; and (3) includes any recommendations that the Secretary may have for legislative or other ac- tion to achieve the purposes of sections 31c through 31f of this title. (Pub. L. 102–285, § 8, as added Pub. L. 106–148, § 8, Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1724; amended Pub. L. 111–11, title XI, § 11001(h), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1415.) Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 31g, Pub. L. 102–285, § 8, May 18, 1992, 106 Stat. 171; Pub. L. 103–437, § 16(a)(1), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4594; Pub. L. 105–36, § 3(f), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 1111; Pub. L. 105–362, title IX, § 902(b), Nov. 10, 1998, 112 Stat. 3291, directed the Secretary to submit a biennial report to Congress describing the status of the nation- wide geologic mapping program and evaluating the progress achieved during the preceding fiscal year in developing the national geologic-map data base, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 106–148, § 8, Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1724. AMENDMENTS 2009—Pub. L. 111–11 substituted ‘‘Not later than 3 years after March 30, 2009, and biennially’’ for ‘‘Not later 3 years after December 9, 1999, and biennially’’. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries CHANGE OF NAME Committee on Resources of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Natural Resources of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hun- dred Tenth Congress, Jan. 5, 2007. § 31h. Authorization of appropriations (a) In general There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections 31a to 31h of this title $64,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2031. (b) Allocation of appropriations Of any amounts appropriated for any fiscal year in excess of the amount appropriated for fiscal year 2005— (1) 50 percent shall be available for the State component; and (2) 4 percent shall be available for the edu- cation component. (Pub. L. 102–285, § 9, as added Pub. L. 106–148, § 9, Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1724; amended Pub. L. 111–11, title XI, § 11001(i), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1416; Pub. L. 116–9, title V, § 5002(a)(1), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 768; Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title II, § 40202(b), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 959.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT Sections 31a to 31h of this title, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original ‘‘this Act’’, meaning Pub. L. 102–285, known as the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992, which is classified principally to sections 31a to 31h of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 31a of this title and Tables. PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 31h, Pub. L. 102–285, § 9, May 18, 1992, 106 Stat. 171; Pub. L. 105–36, § 3(g), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 1111, authorized appropriations for the national cooper- ative geologic mapping program, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 106–148, § 9, Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1724. AMENDMENTS 2021—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 117–58 substituted ‘‘2031’’ for ‘‘2023’’. 2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–9 substituted ‘‘2023’’ for ‘‘2018’’. 2009—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–11, § 11001(i)(1), added subsec. (a) and struck out former subsec. (a) which ap- propriated funds to carry out sections 31a to 31h of this title for fiscal years 1999 to 2005. Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 111–11, § 11001(i)(2)(A), substituted ‘‘2005’’ for ‘‘2000’’ in introductory provisions. Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 111–11, § 11001(i)(2)(B), sub- stituted ‘‘50’’ for ‘‘48’’. Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 111–11, § 11001(i)(2)(C), which di- rected amendment of par. (2) ‘‘by striking 2 and insert- ing ‘4’ ’’, was executed by substituting ‘‘4’’ for ‘‘2’’, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS For provisions relating to rates of wages to be paid to laborers and mechanics on projects for construction, alteration, or repair work funded under div. D or an amendment by div. D of Pub. L. 117–58, including au- thority of Secretary of Labor, see section 18851 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. § 31i. Report on resource research activities Once every five years the National Academy of Sciences shall review and report on the resource research activities of the Survey. (Pub. L. 104–134, title I, § 101(c) [title I], Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321–156, 1321–165; renumbered title I, Pub. L. 104–140, § 1(a), May 2, 1996, 110 Stat. 1327.) § 31j. Biological research activity of Survey; re- view and report by National Academy of Sciences Beginning in fiscal year 1998 and once every five years thereafter, the National Academy of Sciences shall review and report on the biologi- cal research activity of the Survey. (Pub. L. 104–208, div. A, title I, § 101(d) [title I], Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–181, 3009–189.) § 31k. National Volcano Early Warning and Moni- toring System (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Secretary The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey. (2) Secretary of Commerce The term ‘‘Secretary of Commerce’’ means the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere. (3) System The term ‘‘System’’ means the National Vol- cano Early Warning and Monitoring System established under subsection (b)(1)(A). (4) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center The term ‘‘Volcanic Ash Advisory Center’’ means an entity designated by the Inter-