V-15 



Geological Survey 



The Geological Survey has been describinq and internretino the 

 environment for nearly a century, a nrereauisite for intelli- 

 gent efforts to Shane, control, or preserve it. It maps the 

 physical, hydroloqic and cultural features of the land and by 

 aerial photographs nrovides a record of chames over time, 

 thus, forming a basis for land-use plannino and interpretation. 

 This structural and historical geology of the Nation nrovides a 

 guide to useful minerals and fuels, and is basic to an under- 

 standing of soils. Reliable knowledge about v/ater is necessary 

 for inland navigation, flood control, power development, irri- 

 gation, municipal and industrial water supplies, pollution 

 abatement, fish and wildlife, and recreation. Geological 

 research plays a supportim role for many Federal agencies. 

 State programs, and private enterprises on land, at sea, and 

 in space. It should be noted that much of the survey's activity 

 is of a research nature and some of it is of a planninn and 

 coordinating nature. 



Recent program accomplishments include the chames made in 

 Outer Continental Shelf (O.C.S.) rules. 



On February 17, 1969, an amendment was published in the Federal 

 Register making the nnllution pr'^venticn section of the Geologi- 

 cal Survey (n.C.S.) regulations more restrictive. It also 



