Historical and Revision Notes

Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., § 262 (Mar. 3, 1903, ch. 1007, § 1, 32 Stat. 1146).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

Geological Survey redesignated United States Geological Survey by provision of title I of Pub. L. 102–154, set out as a note under section 31 of Title 43, Public Lands.