43 U.S.C. § 31f — National geologic map database

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;