S 240 · 110th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources
National Geologic Mapping Reauthorization Act of 2007
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 34.(2007-02-15)
Plain Language Summary
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National Geologic Mapping Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Amends the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 to extend deadlines for development of a five-year strategic plan for the geologic mapping program and for appointment of the advisory committee. Removes from program objectives the development of a geophysical- and geochemical- map database. Directs that mapping priorities be based in part on the needs of the Department of the Interior land management agencies. Modifies the composition of the advisory committee and increases the number of members on such committee. Requires the advisory committee to provide a scientific overview of geologic maps (including maps of geologic-based hazards) used or disseminated by federal agencies for regulation or land-use planning. Directs that the national geologic map database include all maps developed with funding provided by the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, including under the federal, state, and education components. Authorizes appropriations for each of FY2007 through FY2016. Increases the percentages allocated for the state and education components.…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeS. 240, National Geologic Mapping Reauthorization Act of 2007
Feb 12, 2007<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on January 31, 2007</p>
Full CBO report ↗S. 240, National Geologic Mapping Reauthorization Act of 2007
Feb 12, 2007Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on January 31, 2007
Full CBO report ↗Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office
Cosponsors (8)
1 Democrat7 Republicans