Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., § 261 (Jan. 12, 1895, ch. 23, § 79,
28 Stat. 621; June 7, 1924, ch. 303,
43 Stat. 592).
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.