Editorial Notes
References in Text
This appropriation, referred to in text, probably means appropriations under the headings “Geological Survey” and “surveys, investigations, and research” of the annual Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
Codification
Puspan. L. 99–591 is a corrected version of Puspan. L. 99–500.
In text, “Before, on, and after October 18, 1986” substituted for “heretofore and hereafter”.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Change of Name
“United States Geological Survey” substituted in text for “Geological Survey” pursuant to provision of title I of Puspan. L. 102–154, set out as a note under section 31 of this title.