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31Director of United States Geological Survey 31aFindings and purpose 31bDefinitions 31cGeologic mapping program 31dAdvisory committee 31eGeologic mapping program 5-year plan 31fNational geologic map database 31gBiennial report 31hAuthorization of appropriations 31iReport on resource research activities 31jBiological research activity of Survey; review and report by National Academy of Sciences 31kNational Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System 31lEarth Mapping Resources Initiative 32Acting Director 34Scientific employees 36Purchase of books 36aAcquisition of scientific or technical books, maps, etc., for library 36bAcquisition of lands or interests therein for use in gaging streams or underground water resources 36cAcceptance of contributions from public and private sources; cooperation with other agencies in prosecution of projects 36dCooperative agreements 37Omitted 38Topographic surveys; marking elevations 39, 40Omitted 41Publications and reports; preparation and sale 42Distribution of maps and atlases, etc.42aUse of receipts from sale of maps for map printing and distribution 43Copies to Senators, Representatives, and Delegates 44Sale of transfers or copies of data 45Production and sale of copies of photographs and records; disposition of receipts 46Omitted 48Omitted 49Extension of cooperative work to Puerto Rico 50Survey’s share of cost of topographic mapping or water resources investigations carried on with States 50–1Funds for mappings and investigations considered intragovernmental funds 50aWorking capital fund for United States Geological Survey 50bRecording of obligations against accounts receivable and crediting of amounts received; work involving cooperation with State, Territory, etc.50cPayment of costs incidental to utilization of services of volunteers 50dServices of students or recent graduates 50eUSGS energy and minerals research facility