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43 U.S.C. § 13 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 13. Original papers on file as evidence
Whenever the officer, as the Secretary of the Interior may designate, of any United States land office shall be served with a subpoena duces tecum or other valid legal process requiring him to produce, in any United States court or in any court of record of any State, the original application for entry of public lands or the final proof of residence and cultivation or any other original papers on file in the Bureau of Land Management of the United States on which a patent to land has been issued or which furnish the basis for such patent, it shall be the duty of such officer to at once notify the Secretary of the Interior, or such officer as he may designate, of the service of such process, specifying the particular papers he is required to produce, and upon receipt of such notice from any such officer of a United States land office the Secretary or such officer designated by him shall at once transmit to the officer of such land office the original papers specified in such notice, and which such officer is required to produce, and to attach to such papers a certificate, under seal of his office, properly authenticating them as the original papers upon which patent was issued; and such papers so authenticated shall be received in evidence in all courts of the United States and in the several State courts of the States of the Union: Provided, That the Secretary of the Interior shall make rules and regulations to secure the return of such documents to the Bureau of Land Management, after use in evidence, without cost to the United States.
(Apr. 19, 1904, ch. 1398, 33 Stat. 186; 1946 Reorg. Plan No. 3, § 403, eff. July 16, 1946, 11 F.R. 7876, 60 Stat. 1100.)
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and agencies of Department of the Interior, with certain exceptions, to Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1950, §§ 1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262, set out under section 1451 of this title.
References to Commissioner of General Land Office and registers of United States Land Offices changed to Secretary of the Interior or such officer as he may designate and “Bureau of Land Management” substituted for “General Land Office” on authority of section 403 of Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1946. See note set out under section 1 of this title.
43 U.S.C. § 14 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 14. Returns relative to lands
All returns relative to the public lands shall be made to the Secretary of the Interior or such officer as he may designate.
(R.S. § 456; July 31, 1894, ch. 174, § 7, 28 Stat. 207; 1946 Reorg. Plan No. 3, § 403, eff. July 16, 1946, 11 F.R. 7876, 60 Stat. 1100.)
heading: Codification
text: R.S. § 456 derived from act Apr. 25, 1812, ch. 68, § 9, 2 Stat. 717.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and agencies of Department of the Interior, with certain exceptions, to Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1950, §§ 1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262, set out under section 1451 of this title.
“Secretary of the Interior or such officer as he may designate” substituted for “Commissioner of the General Land Office” on authority of section 403 of Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1946. See note set out under section 1 of this title.
43 U.S.C. § 15 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 15. Issuance and signing of patents by Secretary of the Interior; delegation of authority; notice
All patents for public lands shall be issued and signed by the Secretary of the Interior in the name of the United States: Provided, That the Secretary may delegate his authority under this section to officers or employees of the Department of the Interior, but notice of any such delegation shall be given by publication in the Federal Register.
(June 17, 1948, ch. 496, § 1, 62 Stat. 476.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 15, R.S. § 458; 1940 Reorg. Plan No. III, § 4 eff. June 30, 1940, 5 F.R. 2108, 54 Stat. 1232; 1946 Reorg. Plan No. 3, § 403, eff. July 16, 1946, 11 F.R. 7876, 60 Stat. 1100, related to issuance of patents, prior to repeal by section 2(c) of act June 17, 1948.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and agencies of Department of the Interior, with certain exceptions, to Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1950, §§ 1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262, set out under section 1451 of this title.
43 U.S.C. § 17 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 17. Plats of land surveyed
The Secretary of the Interior or such officer as he may designate shall, when required by the President or either House of Congress, make a plat of any land surveyed under the authority of the United States, and give such information respecting the public lands and concerning the business of the Bureau of Land Management as shall be directed.
(R.S. § 455; 1946 Reorg. Plan No. 3, § 403, eff. July 16, 1946, 11 F.R. 7876, 60 Stat. 1100.)
heading: Codification
text: R.S. § 455 derived from act Apr. 25, 1812, ch. 68, § 6, 2 Stat. 717.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and agencies of Department of the Interior, with certain exceptions, to Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1950, §§ 1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262, set out under section 1451 of this title.
“Secretary of the Interior or such officer as he may designate” substituted for “Commissioner of the General Land Office” and “Bureau of Land Management” for “his office” on authority of section 403 of Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1946. See note set out under section 1 of this title.
43 U.S.C. § 18 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 18. Copies of papers filed
Whenever any person claiming to be interested in or entitled to land, under any grant or patent from the United States, applies to the Department of the Interior for copies of papers filed and remaining therein, in anywise affecting the title to such land, it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Interior to cause such copies to be made out and authenticated, under his hand and the seal of the Bureau of Land Management, for the person so applying.
(R.S. § 460; 1946 Reorg. Plan No. 3, § 403, eff. July 16, 1946, 11 F.R. 7876, 60 Stat. 1100.)
heading: Codification
text: R.S. § 460 derived from acts Jan. 23, 1823, ch. 6, 3 Stat. 721; July 4, 1836, ch. 352, § 7, 5 Stat. 111.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and agencies of Department of the Interior, with certain exceptions, to Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1950, §§ 1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262, set out under section 1451 of this title.
“Bureau of Land Management” substituted for “General Land Office” on authority of section 403 of Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1946. See note set out under section 1 of this title.
43 U.S.C. § 19 to 21 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§§ 19 to 21. Repealed. Dec. 16, 1930, ch. 14, § 1, 46 Stat. 1029
text: Section 19, R.S. § 2469, related to certified copies of records of the General Land Office.
text: Section 20, R.S. § 2470, related to exemplification of the records of the General Land Office as evidence.
text: Section 21, R.S. § 461; acts Apr. 2, 1888, ch. 54, 25 Stat. 76; Oct. 12, 1888, ch. 1098, 25 Stat. 557; May 29, 1908, ch. 220, § 15, 35 Stat. 469; June 5, 1920, ch. 235, § 1, 41 Stat. 908, related to fees for exemplifications.
text: For Department of the Interior record provisions and Government records and papers, see section 1460 et seq. of this title, and section 1733 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.
43 U.S.C. § 22 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 22. Repealed. July 30, 1947, ch. 354, § 2, 61 Stat. 522
text: Section, act June 5, 1920, ch. 235, 41 Stat. 908, related to cost of photolithographic copies of plats. See section 1460 of this title.
43 U.S.C. § 23 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 23. Repealed. Pub. L. 86–649, title II, § 202(b), July 14, 1960, 74 Stat. 507
text: Section, act Feb. 14, 1931, ch. 187, 46 Stat. 1118, prescribed fees for depositions in hearings in Bureau of Land Management. See section 1371 of this title. Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:
text: Mar. 3, 1925, ch. 462, 43 Stat. 1145.
text: June 5, 1924, ch. 264, 43 Stat. 395.
text: Jan. 24, 1923, ch. 42, 42 Stat. 1179.
text: May 24, 1922, ch. 199, 42 Stat. 558.
text: Mar. 3, 1915, ch. 75, 38 Stat. 855.
43 U.S.C. § 24 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 24. Repealed. Pub. L. 89–554, § 8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 632, 646, 647
text: Section, acts May 10, 1926, ch. 277, 44 Stat. 456; Jan 12, 1927, ch. 27, 44 Stat. 938; 1946 Reorg. Plan No. 3, § 403, eff. July 16, 1946, 11 F.R. 7876, 60 Stat. 1100, authorized payment of mileage for automobile travel.
43 U.S.C. § 25 to 25b (PUBLIC LANDS)
§§ 25 to 25b. Repealed. Oct. 25, 1951, ch. 562, § 1(25), 65 Stat. 639
text: Section 25, act May 28, 1926, ch. 415, § 1, 44 Stat. 672, related to transfer of records of United States land office to any State upon closing of last United States land office in that State.
text: Section 25a, act May 28, 1926, ch. 415, § 2, 44 Stat. 673, related to transfer of field notes and maps of United States land office to any State upon closing of last United States land office in that State.
text: Section 25b, act May 28, 1926, ch. 415, § 3, 44 Stat. 673, related to requirement that State provide by law for preservation and access of records, field notes, and maps.
text: See section 3301 et seq. of Title 44, Public Printing and Documents.
43 U.S.C. § 31b (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 31b. Definitions
In sections 31a to 31h of this title:
(1) Advisory committee
The term “advisory committee” means the advisory committee established under section 31d of this title.
(2) Association
The term “Association” means the Association of American State Geologists.
(3) Director
The term “Director” means the Director of the United States Geological Survey.
(4) Education component
The term “education component” means the education component of the geologic mapping program described in section 31e(d)(3) 1 of this title.
(5) Federal component
The term “Federal component” means the Federal component of the geologic mapping program described in section 31e(d)(1) 2 of this title.
(6) Geologic mapping program
The term “geologic mapping program” means the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program established by section 31c(a) of this title.
(7) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
(8) State
The term “State” includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Virgin Islands.
(9) State component
The term “State component” means the State component of the geologic mapping program described in section 31e(d)(2) 3 of this title.
(10) Survey
The term “Survey” means the United States Geological Survey.
(Pub. L. 102–285, § 3, May 18, 1992, 106 Stat. 167; Pub. L. 105–36, § 3(a), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 1107; Pub. L. 106–148, § 3, Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1719.)
heading: References in Text
text: Sections 31a to 31h of this title, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 102–285, known as the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992, which is classified principally to sections 31a to 31h of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 31a of this title and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 1999—Pars. (4) to (10). Pub. L. 106–148 added pars. (4), (5), and (9) and redesignated former pars. (4), (5), (6), and (7) as (6), (7), (8), and (10), respectively.
1997—Pub. L. 105–36, § 3(a)(1), substituted “In sections 31a to 31h of this title:” for “As used in sections 31a to 31h of this title:” in introductory provisions.
Par. (1). Pub. L. 105–36, § 3(a)(5), inserted heading.
Par. (2). Pub. L. 105–36, § 3(a)(2), (3), added par. (2). Former par. (2) redesignated (3).
Pars. (3) to (5). Pub. L. 105–36, § 3(a)(2), (5), redesignated pars. (2) to (4) as (3) to (5), respectively, and inserted headings. Par. (5) redesignated (7).
Par. (6). Pub. L. 105–36, § 3(a)(4), added par. (6).
Par. (7). Pub. L. 105–36, § 3(a)(2), (5), redesignated par. (5) as (7) and inserted heading.
43 U.S.C. § 31e (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 31e. Geologic mapping program 5-year plan
(a) In general
The Secretary, acting through the Director, shall, with the advice and review of the advisory committee, prepare a 5-year plan for the geologic mapping program.
(b) Requirements
The 5-year plan shall identify—
(1) overall priorities for the geologic mapping program; and
(2) implementation of the overall management structure and operation of the geologic mapping program, including—
(A) the role of the Survey in the capacity of overall management lead, including the responsibility for developing the national geologic mapping program that meets Federal needs while fostering State needs;
(B) the responsibilities of the State geological surveys, with emphasis on mechanisms that incorporate the needs, missions, capabilities, and requirements of the State geological surveys, into the nationwide geologic 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 require 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 geologic map information; and
(II) interstate needs shared by adjacent States that have common requirements; and
(iii) for the education component, a priority-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 preparing 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 comparability and quality of map products; and
(E) a mechanism for monitoring the inventory of published and current mapping investigations nationwide to facilitate planning and information exchange and to avoid redundancy.
(Pub. L. 102–285, § 6, as added Pub. L. 106–148, § 6, Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1722.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: 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.
43 U.S.C. § 31f (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 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 with funding provided by the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, including under the Federal, 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 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.
(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.)
heading: References in Text
text: Executive Order 12906, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is set out as a note under section 1457 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 2009—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 111–11, § 11001(g)(1), substituted “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 database” for “geologic-map data base” in section catchline, 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 investigations 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 national archives should have standardized format, symbols, and technical attributes so that archival information can be assimilated, manipulated, accessed, exchanged, and compared efficiently and accurately.”
43 U.S.C. § 31g (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 31g. Biennial report
Not later than 3 years after March 30, 2009, 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—
(1) describes the status of the national geologic mapping program;
(2) describes and evaluates the progress achieved during the preceding 2 years in developing the national geologic map database; and
(3) includes any recommendations that the Secretary may have for legislative or other action to achieve the purposes of sections 31c through 31f of this title.
(Pub. L. 102–285, § 8, as added Pub. L. 106–148, § 8, Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1724; amended Pub. L. 111–11, title XI, § 11001(h), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1415.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 31g, Pub. L. 102–285, § 8, May 18, 1992, 106 Stat. 171; Pub. L. 103–437, § 16(a)(1), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4594; Pub. L. 105–36, § 3(f), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 1111; Pub. L. 105–362, title IX, § 902(b), Nov. 10, 1998, 112 Stat. 3291, directed the Secretary to submit a biennial report to Congress describing the status of the nationwide geologic mapping program and evaluating the progress achieved during the preceding fiscal year in developing the national geologic-map data base, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 106–148, § 8, Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1724.
heading: Amendments
text: 2009—Pub. L. 111–11 substituted “Not later than 3 years after March 30, 2009, and biennially” for “Not later 3 years after December 9, 1999, and biennially”.
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Resources of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Natural Resources of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Jan. 5, 2007.
43 U.S.C. § 31h (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 31h. Authorization of appropriations
(a) In general
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections 31a to 31h of this title $64,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2018.
(b) Allocation of appropriations
Of any amounts appropriated for any fiscal year in excess of the amount appropriated for fiscal year 2005—
(1) 50 percent shall be available for the State component; and
(2) 4 percent shall be available for the education component.
(Pub. L. 102–285, § 9, as added Pub. L. 106–148, § 9, Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1724; amended Pub. L. 111–11, title XI, § 11001(i), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1416.)
heading: References in Text
text: Sections 31a to 31h of this title, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 102–285, known as the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992, which is classified principally to sections 31a to 31h of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 31a of this title and Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 31h, Pub. L. 102–285, § 9, May 18, 1992, 106 Stat. 171; Pub. L. 105–36, § 3(g), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 1111, authorized appropriations for the national cooperative geologic mapping program, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 106–148, § 9, Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1724.
heading: Amendments
text: 2009—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–11, § 11001(i)(1), added subsec. (a) and struck out former subsec. (a) which appropriated funds to carry out sections 31a to 31h of this title for fiscal years 1999 to 2005.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 111–11, § 11001(i)(2)(A), substituted “2005” for “2000” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 111–11, § 11001(i)(2)(B), substituted “50” for “48”.
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 111–11, § 11001(i)(2)(C), which directed amendment of par. (2) “by striking 2 and inserting ‘4’ ”, was executed by substituting “4” for “2”, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
43 U.S.C. § 31i (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 31i. Report on resource research activities
Once every five years the National Academy of Sciences shall review and report on the resource research activities of the Survey.
(Pub. L. 104–134, title I, § 101(c) [title I], Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321–156, 1321–165; renumbered title I, Pub. L. 104–140, § 1(a), May 2, 1996, 110 Stat. 1327.)
43 U.S.C. § 31j (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 31j. Biological research activity of Survey; review and report by National Academy of Sciences
Beginning in fiscal year 1998 and once every five years thereafter, the National Academy of Sciences shall review and report on the biological research activity of the Survey.
(Pub. L. 104–208, div. A, title I, § 101(d) [title I], Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–181, 3009–189.)
43 U.S.C. § 32 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 32. Acting Director
The Secretary of the Interior may authorize one of the geologists to act as Director of the United States Geological Survey in the absence of that officer.
(July 31, 1894, ch. 174, § 1, 28 Stat. 197; Pub. L. 102–154, title I, Nov. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1000.)
heading: Change of Name
text: “United States Geological Survey” substituted in text for “Geological Survey” pursuant to provision of title I of Pub. L. 102–154, set out as a note under section 31 of this title.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and agencies of Department of the Interior, with certain exceptions, to Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1950, §§ 1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262, set out under section 1451 of this title.
43 U.S.C. § 33 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 33. Repealed. Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, § 53, 70A Stat. 641
text: Section, act June 16, 1880, ch. 235, 21 Stat. 274, authorized Secretary of War to detail officers of Ordnance Corps to serve with Geological Survey.