59–010 

Calendar No. 34 

110TH CONGRESS REPORT " ! SENATE 1st Session 110–9 

NATIONAL GEOLOGIC MAPPING REAUTHORIZATION ACT 

OF 2007 

FEBRUARY 15, 2007.—Ordered to be printed 

Mr. BINGAMAN, from the Committee on Energy and Natural 

Resources, submitted the following 

R E P O R T 

[To accompany S. 240] 

The Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, to which was 

referred the bill (S. 240) to reauthorize and amend the National 

Geologic Mapping Act of 1992, having considered the same, report 

favorably thereon without amendment and recommends that the 

bill do pass. 

PURPOSE

The purpose of S. 240 is to amend the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 to reauthorize the National Cooperative Geologic 

Mapping Program through 2016 and to make minor modifications 

to the program. 

BACKGROUND AND NEED

The National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 (43 U.S.C. 31) provides for a coordinated national geologic mapping program among 

Federal, State, and university programs. The program has served 

to prioritize the geologic mapping requirements of the Nation and 

to increase production of geologic maps. Under the program, the 

United States Geological Survey works in close partnership with 

the State geological surveys. This partnership has served to deliver 

modern geologic maps to Federal agencies, States, and communities through a program with three primary components. 

The Federal component (FEDMAP) addresses issues crossing jurisdictional boundaries between States, serves the needs of Federal 

lands and Federal agencies, and leads to the development of new 

applications and processes. The State component (STATEMAP) 

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provides basic geologic information at a State level and is funded 

on a cost-share basis with the Federal share not to exceed 50 percent of the costs of the State component. The education component 

(EDMAP) provides for broad education in geologic mapping and 

field analysis and serves to ensure the adequate training of the 

next generation of geologic mappers. Reauthorizing the National 

Geologic Mapping Act through 2016 will provide for continued 

progress in achieving national mapping needs. 

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

S. 240 was introduced by Senators Craig, Bennett, Bingaman, 

Bunning, Domenici, Enzi, Murkowski, and Stevens on January 10, 

2007. Senator Roberts became an additional cosponsor on January 

30, 2007. 

A similar bill, S. 485, was considered during the 109th Congress. 

A hearing on S. 485 was conducted by the Subcommittee on Public 

Lands and Forests on March 8, 2005 (S. Hrg. 109–19). The Committee on Energy and Natural Resources ordered S. 485 favorably 

reported on September 28, 2005 (S. Rept. 109–161). The Senate 

passed S. 485 with an amendment by unanimous consent on November 16, 2005. 

At the business meeting on January 30, 2007, the Committee on 

Energy and Natural Resources ordered S. 240 favorably reported 

without amendment. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, in 

open business session on January 31, 2007, by a unanimous vote 

of a quorum present, recommends that the Senate pass S. 240. 

SECTION-BY-SECTION ANALYSIS

Section 1 states the short title. 

Section 2 amends section 2(a) of the National Geologic Mapping 

Act of 1992 which sets forth findings. 

Section 3 amends section 2(b) of the National Geologic Mapping 

Act of 1992 which states the program purpose. 

Section 4 amends section 4(b) of the National Geologic Mapping 

Act of 1992 to direct the Secretary of the Interior to develop a 5- 

year strategic plan for the mapping program and to appoint an advisory committee no later than one year after the date of enactment. The section also requires the Secretary to provide biennial 

reports to the relevant Congressional Committees. 

Section 5 makes technical corrections to section 4(c)(2) of the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992. 

Section 6 amends section 4(d)(1)(B)(ii) of the National Geologic 

Mapping Act of 1992 to include needs of land management agencies 

at the Department of the Interior as a consideration in setting 

mapping priorities under the Federal component of the program. 

Section 7(a) amends section 5(a) of the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 by modifying the composition of the advisory committee. 

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entific overview of geologic maps used or disseminated by Federal 

agencies for regulation or land-use planning. 

Subsection (c) makes a conforming amendment. 

Section 8 amends section 7(a) of the National Geologic Mapping 

Act of 1992 to provide that all maps developed with funding under 

the program shall be included in the national data base. 

Section 9 amends section 8 of the National Geologic Mapping Act 

of 1992 to provide that a report be submitted not later than 3 years 

after the date of enactment and biennially thereafter. 

Section 10 amends section 9 of the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 by authorizing up to $64 million per year fiscal years 

2007 through 2016 for the implementation of the Act. 

COST AND BUDGETARY CONSIDERATIONS

The following estimate of the cost of this measure has been provided by the Congressional Budget Office. 

S. 240—National Geologic Mapping Reauthorization Act of 2007 

Summary: S. 240 would reauthorize the national geologic mapping program and extend current deadlines for plans, reports, and 

other requirements established by the National Geologic Mapping 

Act of 1992. The bill would authorize the appropriation of $64 million for each of fiscal years 2007 through 2016. (Authorization of 

appropriations for the program expired at the end of fiscal year 

2005.) Although a full-year appropriation has not yet been provided 

for this program, $25 million was appropriated in Public Law 109–

383, a joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for 

fiscal year 2007. The geologic mapping program is carried out jointly by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and state geological authorities. Under this program, federal and state geologists are developing a comprehensive geological map of the United States and 

a related database of environmental and scientific information. 

Assuming appropriation of the authorized amounts, CBO estimates that carrying out the 1992 act, as amended by S. 240, would 

cost $10 million in fiscal year 2007 and $350 million over the 2007–

2012 period. Enacting this bill would not affect revenues or direct 

spending. 

S. 240 contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates 

as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA) and 

would impose no costs on state, local, or tribal governments. 

Estimated cost to the Federal Government: The estimated budgetary impact of S. 240 is shown in the following table. The costs 

of this legislation fall within budget function 300 (natural resources 

and environment). For this estimate, CBO assumes that the entire 

amounts authorized for the mapping program will be appropriated 

for each fiscal year. Estimated outlays are based on historical 

spending patterns for this program. 

By fiscal year, in millions of dollars— 

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 

SPENDING SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATION 

Spending Under Current Law for the National Geologic Mapping Program.

Budget Authority a ........................................................................... 25 0 0 0 0 0 

Estimated Outlays ........................................................................... 25 2 1 0 0 0 

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By fiscal year, in millions of dollars—

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 

Proposed Changes.

Authorization Level .......................................................................... 39 64 64 64 64 64 

Estimated Outlays ........................................................................... 10 77 69 66 64 64 

Spending Under S. 240 for the National Geologic Mapping Program.

Authorization Level .......................................................................... 64 64 64 64 64 64 

Estimated Outlays ........................................................................... 35 79 70 66 64 64 

a The 2007 level is the amount appropriated to the USGS for activities under the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 by Public Law 109–383, a joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2007. 

Intergovernmental and private-sector impact: S. 240 contains no 

intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as defined in UMRA 

and would impose no costs on State, local, or tribal governments. 

Estimate prepared by: Federal Costs: Julie Middleton; Impact on 

State, Local, and Tribal Governments: Marjorie Miller; Impact on 

the Private Sector: Amy Petz. 

Estimate approved by: Peter H. Fontaine, Deputy Assistant Director for Budget Analysis 

REGULATORY IMPACT EVALUATION

In compliance with paragraph 11(b) of rule XXVI of the Standing 

Rules of the Senate, the Committee makes the following evaluation 

of the regulatory impact which would be incurred in carrying out 

S. 240. The bill is not a regulatory measure in the sense of imposing Government-established standards or significant economic responsibilities on private individuals and businesses. 

No personal information would be collected in administering the 

program. Therefore, there would be no impact on personal privacy. 

Little, if any, additional paperwork would result from the enactment of S. 240, as ordered reported. 

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS

Because S. 240 is similar to legislation considered by the Committee during the 109th Congress, the Committee did not request 

Executive Agency views on S. 240. The testimony provided by the 

Department of the Interior on March 8, 2005 at the Subcommittee 

hearing on S. 485 follows: 

STATEMENT OF CHRIS KEARNEY DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR POLICY AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Mr. Chairman, I am pleased to be here today to express 

the Administration’s views on S. 485, a bill that would reauthorize the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992. The 

Administration supports the reauthorization, but is concerned that the funding level proposed for reauthorization 

exceeds current appropriations by $38.8 million. Any additional funding for the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping program will have to compete with other priorities. 

Throughout USGS history, geologic mapping has been 

one of our core capabilities. For state geological surveys, 

some founded even earlier than the USGS, geologic mapping has been an integral part of their history as well. A 

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traying a great variety of geologic information. The diversity of information produced by a geological map includes: 

the distribution of mineral, energy and ground water resources; presently active faults whose movements may 

cause devastating earthquakes; and the distribution of surficial deposits that form the substrate for wetlands and 

other ecologically diverse settings. Geologic maps and investigations assist in understanding the processes responsible for creating the natural hazards and can extend the 

knowledge of past events beyond the brief time for which 

human observations are available. This work is critical in 

assessing the extent, severity, and likelihood of future 

events. Wildfires can create conditions that intensify the 

potential for damage from landslides and excessive erosion 

in burned-over areas. Hurricanes, floods, and tsunamis 

leave traces of their destruction in the geologic record 

(through both erosion and sediment deposition), thereby 

allowing assessment of long-term risk. These insights can 

facilitate risk reduction through opportunities to limit 

damage and loss of life through the designs and placements of future structures. State Geological Surveys and 

the U.S. Geological Survey play vital advisory roles in such 

loss-reduction activities. They also aid others in identifying 

the vulnerability associated with existing structures, which 

is necessary to facilitate cost-effective mitigation efforts. 

Maps depicting site response to ground shaking provide essential background information for establishing building 

codes and defining mitigation strategies. The stakes are 

high because these hazards collectively cause tens of billions of dollars of annualized damage in the United States. 

Fortunately, much can be done to reduce the risks and 

lower the future damages. In the case of assessing the vulnerability of buildings, as in many others, mapping has 

yielded dividends far beyond its original intended goals. 

When the 102nd Congress passed the National Geologic 

Mapping Act, it recognized that the USGS and the State 

geological surveys needed a coordinated program to 

prioritize the geologic mapping requirements of the Nation, and to increase the production of geologic maps. Geologic mapping has always been, and continues to be, a 

labor intensive exercise that involves field work to collect 

information; laboratory work to better understand the 

composition, properties and age of the materials collected; 

and the use of remote sensing to better extrapolate what 

has been learned in one location to a larger area. All of 

these aspects of geologic mapping cost money and require 

skilled practitioners. It becomes critically important for the 

USGS and the fifty State geological surveys to husband 

and leverage their resources. I can confidently tell you 

today that the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping 

Program has been extremely effective over the past 13 

years doing exactly that. I would like to share some milestones of progress with you. 

During the 13 years since passage of the Act, USGS and 

the State geological surveys have produced well over 7,500 

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new geologic maps. In 2004 alone, over 400 geologic maps 

and reports were published. Data in these maps cover a 

combined area of nearly 100,000 square miles. The high 

priority areas selected to map were determined by stakeholder groups, land management agencies, and state mapping advisory committees. 

During the last 13 years geologic maps have been completed in National Parks, National Forests, and lands 

managed by BLM and other land-management agencies. 

To give one timely example, geologic maps of all four major 

National Forests in southern California were completed in 

the past year. These maps were put to good use by the 

Burned Area Emergency Response teams (BAER) that responded to the fires that devastated large areas between 

Los Angeles and San Diego. They are continuing to be 

used during the winter rainy season to predict where 

major debris flows, and or mud slides, might endanger the 

local communities. 

In 1993, the first year after initial passage of the Act, 34 

state geological surveys and the USGS participated in this 

program to produce new geologic maps. In 2004 the number of State geological surveys participating has grown to 

47. In that first year, $1.2 million was distributed to the 

state surveys. Since 2001 over $6 million in federal funds 

has been matched annually by state survey dollars. Cumulatively, over the 13 years of the program, over $55 million 

has been distributed to 48 states, and these federal dollars 

were matched by state dollars. 

In 1995 the education component of the program, 

EDMAP, was implemented to train the next generation of 

geologic mappers. This training component fills a gap generally not addressed through National Science Foundation 

grants and other mechanisms. In the first year of the program, fewer than 40 students received funds to do field 

work and learn how to construct a geologic map. Currently, over 550 university students from 120 universities 

across the Nation have received training. Initially, 

EDMAP only supported graduate students. In 2000, the 

decision was made to expand support to undergraduate 

students in the hope that this would positively influence 

their decision to continue in the Earth Sciences. We are 

presently in the process of surveying all former EDMAP 

recipients. I can report, from the information received to 

date, that this training program has been successful. Of 

those surveyed candidates that have responded, 100% of 

the Masters and Ph.D. candidates and 82% of the B.S. candidates have all continued in geoscience. These figures are 

above the national averages and attest to the strength of 

EDMAP. 

In 1999 two economists from the Illinois State Geological 

Survey teamed up with the Kentucky Geological Survey to 

undertake a rigorous analysis of the economic benefits of 

detailed geologic mapping to Kentucky. Two conclusions 

from this study are particularly worth mentioning. First, 

the total value of the geologic mapping program, at the 

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minimum, is at least 25 times the cost of the program. Second, even though the bedrock geologic maps produced in 

Kentucky were originally created primarily for the coal industry, during the past 20 years these maps have been 

used by a wide array of users for everything from exploring for groundwater resources to planning cities to finding 

minerals. 

Currently, USGS is in close coordination and agreement 

with the Association of American State Geologists (AASG) 

on this reauthorization bill and on associated geologic 

mapping issues. During the past year we have met to discuss the Act (PL–106–148) frequently, and while we recommend a few changes which I will discuss in a moment, 

we feel that the National Geologic Mapping Act continues 

to serve the Nation very well and needs little revision. The 

Act was also reviewed by the Federal Advisory Committee 

to the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program 

last month, and my comments today incorporate their conclusions as well. 

The principal changes in this reauthorization bill are: 

First, an increase from 48% to 50% of new funds, if appropriated, that will be made available for matching-funds 

grants to State geological surveys, second, an increase 

from 2% to 4% of new funds for matching funds grants to 

Universities to train the next generation of geologic mappers, and third, keeping future authorization levels equal 

to the 2005 level in the present Act. 

With the development of digital mapping technology and 

the Internet, geologic maps have become the most effective 

means of providing decision-makers and their geotechnical 

consultants with information that they need. All geologic 

maps being produced today under the auspices of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program are digital, 

and each year more and more of these maps are being provided on the Internet. However, due to the labor intensive 

nature of producing geologic maps, a large percentage of 

the Nation has yet to be mapped. We are encouraged by 

this legislation to continue in this critical effort. With the 

development of digital mapping technology, geologic mapping is experiencing a renaissance in its use and applicability. During the past 13 years the USGS and the state 

geological surveys have worked together to implement the 

National Geologic Map Database, as called for in the Act. 

While this database provides a variety of tools and services, I would like to highlight just one—a catalog that provides information on almost every geologic map ever produced in the United States, and how anyone can obtain 

copies of the maps. This invaluable information spans 

60,000 products. 

In 2004, the American Geological Institute (AGI) published a new booklet entitled Meeting Challenges with 

Geologic Maps. The USGS, the Association of American 

State Geologists, the National Park Service, and the Geological Society of America worked with AGI to produce this 

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ples of how geologic maps are a public good and provide 

benefit to the Nation. This would not be happening without the National Geologic Mapping Act. 

Mr. Chairman, in concluding my remarks, I would like 

to state that the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992, 

and its subsequent reauthorizations, have been instrumental in helping focus attention on the Nation’s need for 

a new generation of high-quality geologic maps. The Administration supports the reauthorization, but is concerned 

that the funding level proposed for reauthorization significantly exceeds current appropriations. Any additional 

funding for the National Cooperative Geologic mapping 

program will have to compete with other priorities. 

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for the opportunity to express the views of the Administration on the National Geologic Mapping Act. I would be happy to respond to any 

questions you may have. 

CHANGES IN EXISTING LAW

In compliance with paragraph 12 of rule XXVI of the Standing 

Rules of the Senate, changes in existing law made by the bill S. 

240, as ordered reported, are shown as follows (existing law proposed to be omitted is enclosed in black brackets, new matter is 

printed in italic, existing law in which no change is proposed is 

shown in roman): 

National Geologic Mapping Act of 1990 

[43 U.S.C. 31a] 

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SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. 

(a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds and declares that— ø(1) during the past 2 decades, the production of geologic 

maps has been drastically curtailed;¿ 

(1) although significant progress has been made in the production of geologic maps since the establishment of the national 

cooperative geologic mapping program in 1992, no modern, digital, geologic map exists for approximately 75 percent of the 

United States; 

(2) geologic maps are the primary data base for virtually all 

applied and basic earth-science investigations, including—

(A) exploration for and development of mineral, energy, 

and water resources; 

(B) screening and characterizing sites for toxic and nuclear waste disposal; 

(C) land use evaluation and planning for Homeland and 

environmental protection; 

(D) earthquake hazards reduction; 

(E) øpredicting¿ identifying volcanic hazards; 

(F) design and construction of infrastructure requirements such as utility lifelines, transportation corridors, 

and surface-water impoundments; 

(G) reducing losses from landslides and other ground 

failures; 

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(H) mitigating effects of coastal and stream erosion; 

(I) siting of critical facilities; øand¿ 

(J) recreation and public awareness; and 

ø(J)¿ (K) basic earth-science research; 

(3) Federal agencies, State and local governments, private industry, and the general public depend on the information provided by geologic maps to determine the extent of potential environmental damage before embarking on projects that could 

lead to preventable, costly environmental problems or litigation; 

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(9) advances in digital technology and geographical information system science have made geologic map databases increasingly øimportant¿ available as decision support tools for land 

and resource management; and 

(10) a comprehensive nationwide program of geologic mapping of surficial and bedrock deposits is required in order to 

systematically build the Nation’s geologic-map data base at a 

pace that responds to increasing demand. 

(b) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this Act is to expedite the production of a geologic-map data base for the Nation, to be located within 

the United States Geological Survey, which can be applied to 

landuse management, assessment, and utilization, conservation of 

natural resources, groundwater management, and environmental 

protection and management. 

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SEC. 4. GEOLOGIC MAPPING PROGRAM. 

(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—

(1) IN GENERAL.—There is established a national cooperative 

geologic mapping program between the United States Geological Survey and the State geological surveys, acting through the 

Association. 

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(b) RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SURVEY.—

(1) LEAD AGENCY.—The Survey shall be the lead Federal 

agency responsible for planning, developing national priorities 

and standards for, coordinating, and managing the geologic 

mapping program. In carrying out this paragraph, the Secretary, acting through the Director, shall—

(A) develop a 5-year strategic plan for the geologic mapping program in accordance with section 6, which plan 

shall be submitted to the Committee on Resources of the 

House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy 

and Natural Resources of the Senate ønot later than 1 

year after December 9, 1999;¿ not later than 1 year after 

the date of enactment of the National Geologic Mapping Reauthorization Act of 2007; 

(B) appoint with the advice and consultation of the Association, the advisory committee ønot later than 1 year 

after December 9, 1999, in accordance¿ not later than 1 

year after the date of enactment of the National Geologic 

Mapping Reauthorization Act of 2007 in accordance with 

section 5; and 

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(C) ønot later than 3 years after December 9, 1999, and 

biennially thereafter, submit¿ submit biennially a report to 

the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the 

United States Senate and to the Committee on Resources 

of the House of Representatives identifying—

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(c) PROGRAM OBJECTIVES.—The objectives of the geologic mapping program shall include— (1) determining the Nation’s geologic framework through systematic development of geologic maps at scales appropriate to 

the geologic setting and the perceived applications, such maps 

to be contributed to the national geologic map data base; 

(2) development of a complementary national øgeophysicalmap data base, geochemical-map data base, and a¿ 

geochronologic and paleontologic data base that øprovide¿ provides value-added descriptive and interpretative information to 

the geologic-map data base; 

(3) application of cost-effective mapping techniques that assemble, produce, translate and disseminate geologic-map information and that render such information of greater application 

and benefit to the public; and 

(4) development of public awareness of the role and application of geologic-map information to the resolution of national 

issues of land use management. 

(d) PROGRAM COMPONENTS.— (1) FEDERAL COMPONENT.— (A) IN GENERAL.—The geologic mapping program shall 

include a Federal geologic mapping component, the objective of which shall be to determine the geologic framework 

of areas determined to be vital to the economic, social, environmental, or scientific welfare of the United States. 

(B) MAPPING PRIORITIES.—For the Federal component, 

mapping priorities— (i) shall be described in the 5-year plan under section 31e of this title; and 

(ii) shall be based on— (I) national requirements for geologic map information in areas of multiple-issue need or areas of 

compelling single-issue need; øand¿ 

(II) national requirements for geologic map information in areas where mapping is required to 

solve critical earth science problemsø.¿; and 

(III) the needs of land management agencies of 

the Department of the Interior. 

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SEC. 5. ADVISORY COMMITTEE. 

(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—

(1) IN GENERAL.—There shall be established a ø10-member¿ 

11-member geologic mapping advisory committee to advise the 

Director on planning and implementation of the geologic mapping program. 

(2) MEMBERS EX OFFICIO.—Federal agency members shall include the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency or a designee, the Secretary of the Interior or a designee from 

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a land management agency of the Department of the Interior, 

the Secretary of Energy or a designee, and the Secretary of Agriculture or a designeeø, and the Assistant to the President for 

Science and Technology or a designee¿. (3) APPOINTED MEMBERS.—øNot later than 1 year after December 9, 1999, in consultation¿ In consultation with the Association, the Secretary shall appoint to the advisory committee 

two representatives from the Survey (including the øChief Geologist, as Chairman¿ Associate Director for Geology, as Chair), 

two representatives from the State geological surveys, one representative from academia, øand one representative from the 

private sector¿ 2 representatives from the private sector. 

(b) DUTIES.—The advisory committee shall—

(1) review and update the 5-year plan prepared by the Director pursuant to section 6; 

(2) review the scientific progress of the geologic mapping program; øand¿ 

(3) provide a scientific overview of geologic maps (including 

maps of geologic-based hazards) used or disseminated by Federal agencies for regulation or land-use planning; and 

ø(3)¿ (4) submit an annual report to the Secretary that evaluates the progress of the Federal, State, and university mapping activities and evaluates the progress made toward fulfilling the purposes of section 4–7. 

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SEC. 7. NATIONAL GEOLOGIC MAP DATABASE. 

(a) ESTABLISHMENT.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The Survey shall establish a national øgeologic map¿ 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— ø(A) all maps developed under the Federal component 

and the education component;¿ 

(A) all maps developed with funding provided by the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, including 

under the Federal, State, and education components; 

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SEC. 8. BIENNIAL REPORT. 

øNot later than 3 years after December 9, 1999, and biennially¿ 

Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of the National 

Geologic Mapping Reauthorized Act of 2007 and biennially thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Resources of 

the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and 

Natural Resources of the Senate a report that—

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SEC. 9. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 

ø(a) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be appropriated to 

carry out sections 31a to 31h of this title— ø(1) $28,000,000 for fiscal year 1999; 

ø(2) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2000; 

ø(3) $37,000,000 for fiscal year 2001; 

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ø(4) $43,000,000 for fiscal year 2002; 

ø(5) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2003; 

ø(6) $57,000,000 for fiscal year 2004; and 

ø(7) $64,000,000 for fiscal year 2005.¿ 

(a) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $64,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2007 through 2016. 

(b) ALLOCATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Of any amounts appropriated for any fiscal year in excess of the amount appropriated for 

fiscal year ø2000¿ 2005— (1) ø48¿ 50 percent shall be available for the State component, and 

(2) ø2¿ 4 percent shall be available for the education component. 

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