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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 31f. National geologic map database
(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 under the Federal component and the
education component;
(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 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.
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