Appropriations herein, referred to in text, probably means appropriations under the headings “Geological Survey”, “surveys, investigations, and research” and “administrative provisions”, of the annual Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
“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.