National Geologic Mapping Act of '92: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources of the Committee on Resources, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourth Congress, Second Session, on H.R. 3198 to Reauthorize and Amend the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992, and for Other Purposes, April 23, 1996--Washington, DC. |
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Page 6 - House of Representatives Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Committee on Resources Washington, DC The Subcommittee met, pursuant to call, at 2:00 pm, in Room 1334, Longworth House Office Building, Hon.
Page 6 - Longworth House Office Building, Hon. Ken Calvert [Chairman of the Subcommittee] presiding. STATEMENT OF HON. KEN CALVERT, A REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Mr. CALVERT.
Page 9 - ... Nation's need for a new generation of high-quality geologic maps. The Administration supports reauthorization and urges bipartisan support for this legislation. Thank you, Madam Chairwoman for the opportunity to express the views of the US Geological Survey on the benefits of the National Geologic Mapping Act and the value of reauthorizing this program. I would be happy to respond to any questions you may have. Mr. GIBBONS. I turn now to Dr. Larry Woodfork for your testimony, sir. STATEMENT OF...
Page 53 - Provides information services to geoscientists, serves as a voice of shared interests in the profession, plays a major role in strengthening geoscience education, and strives to increase public awareness of the vital role the geosciences play in society's use of resources and interaction with the environment.
Page 9 - Mr. SPENCER. That is right. Mr. JENSEN. And they will be required to pay the bill? Mr. SPENCER. That is right. Mr. DEXHEIMER. Mr. Chairman, I would like to state for the record that the increased cost of the Tecolote Tunnel is approximately $4 million because of the difficulties we have run into, and I have received from the water users telegrams urging us to go ahead on this basis of the increased costs; that is, they want us to get the job completed as quickly as possible. Mr. JENSEN.
Page 53 - I would like to thank you for this opportunity to present testimony in support of HR 3198 and efforts to reauthorize the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992.
Page 57 - I appreciate this opportunity to present my views to the Subcommittee and I...
Page 15 - Therefore, we need to work toward a better understanding of Earth's resources and potential dangers. Geologic maps are one effective way to convey the earth-science information needed for better understanding and decision-making by all of us—Federal agencies, State and local governments, private industry, and the general public alike. The National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 authorized a national program of geologic mapping to be accomplished through^partnership with State geological surveys,...
Page 44 - Through the three components that you mentioned, the program conducts geologic mapping in all 50 States. In concluding my remarks, I would like to state for the record that the National Geologic Mapping Act has been instrumental in helping focus attention on the Nation's need for a new generation of high-quality geologic maps. The Administration supports reauthorization and urges support for this legislation. Thank you, Mr.
Page 44 - ... 55 percent of USGS holdings are completed as of April, 1999). The second phase of the project is underway to adopt standards for GIS use and to provide access and delivery of digital geologic map data on the Internet. This is an area of continued emphasis in FY 1999 and increased effort in FY 2000. The USGS is currently working with both producers and users of geologic map information to develop draft format, symbols, and technical attribute standards so that digital geologic map information...