Historical and Revision Notes
Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., § 260 (Jan. 12, 1895, ch. 23, § 73, 28 Stat. 614; Mar. 2, 1895, ch. 189, § 1, 28 Stat. 960; June 11, 1896, ch. 420, § 1, 29 Stat. 453; June 4, 1897, ch. 2, § 1, 30 Stat. 61; Mar. 2, 1901, No. 17, 31 Stat. 1465; May 16, 1902, No. 22, 32 Stat. 741; Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 299, § 1, 35 Stat. 988).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Change of Name
Geological Survey redesignated United States Geological Survey by provision of title I of Puspan. L. 102–154, set out as a note under section 31 of Title 43, Public Lands.