43 U.S.C. § 31g — Biennial report

Page 14 TITLE 43—PUBLIC LANDS § 31f geological surveys, into the nationwide geo- logic mapping program; (C) mechanisms for identifying short- and long-term priorities for each component of the geologic mapping program, including— (i) for the Federal component, a priority- setting mechanism that responds to— (I) Federal mission requirements for geologic map information; (II) critical scientific problems that re- quire geologic maps for their resolution; and (III) shared Federal and State needs for geologic maps, in which joint Federal- State geologic mapping projects are in the national interest; (ii) for the State component, a priority- setting mechanism that responds to— (I) specific intrastate needs for geo- logic map information; and (II) interstate needs shared by adjacent States that have common requirements; and (iii) for the education component, a pri- ority-setting mechanism that responds to requirements for geologic map information that are dictated by Federal and State mission requirements; (D) a mechanism for adopting scientific and technical mapping standards for pre- paring and publishing general- and special- purpose geologic maps to— (i) ensure uniformity of cartographic and scientific conventions; and (ii) provide a basis for assessing the com- parability and quality of map products; and (E) a mechanism for monitoring the inven- tory of published and current mapping inves- tigations nationwide to facilitate planning and information exchange and to avoid re- dundancy. (Pub. L. 102–285, § 6, as added Pub. L. 106–148, § 6, Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1722.) Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 31e, Pub. L. 102–285, § 6, May 18, 1992, 106 Stat. 170; Pub. L. 105–36, § 3(d), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 1110, provided for the preparation of a geologic mapping program implementation plan, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 106–148, § 6, Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1722. § 31f. National geologic map database (a) Establishment (1) In general The Survey shall establish a national geo- logic-map database. (2) Function The database shall serve as a national cata- log and archive, distributed through links to Federal and State geologic map holdings, that includes— (A) all maps developed with funding pro- vided by the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, including under the Fed- eral, 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 Geologic maps contributed to the national archives shall have format, symbols, and tech- nical attributes that adhere to standards so that archival information can be accessed, ex- changed, and compared efficiently and accu- rately, 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 stand- ards described in paragraph (1) in cooperation with the Federal Geographic Data Committee, which is charged with standards development and other data coordination activities as de- scribed 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.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT Executive Order 12906, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is set out as a note under section 1457 of this title. AMENDMENTS 2009—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 111–11, § 11001(g)(1), sub- stituted ‘‘geologic-map’’ for ‘‘geologic map’’. Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 111–11, § 11001(g)(2), added subpar. (A) and struck out former subpar. (A) which read as follows: ‘‘all maps developed under the Federal component and the education component;’’. 1999—Pub. L. 106–148 substituted ‘‘geologic map data- base’’ for ‘‘geologic-map data base’’ in section catch- line, added subsec. (a), and struck out heading and text of former subsec. (a). Text read as follows: ‘‘The Survey shall establish a national geologic-map data base. Such data base shall be a national archive that includes all maps developed pursuant to sections 31a to 31h of this title, the data bases developed pursuant to the inves- tigations under sections 31c(d)(2)(C), (D), (E), and (F) of this title, and other maps and data as the Survey deems appropriate.’’ 1997—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105–36 added subsec. (b) and struck out heading and text of former subsec. (b). Text read as follows: ‘‘Geologic maps contributed to the na- tional archives should have standardized format, sym- bols, and technical attributes so that archival informa- tion can be assimilated, manipulated, accessed, ex- changed, and compared efficiently and accurately.’’ § 31g. Biennial report Not later than 3 years after March 30, 2009, and biennially thereafter, the Secretary shall sub- mit to the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on En- ergy and Natural Resources of the Senate a re- port that— (1) describes the status of the national geo- logic mapping program; 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-