Title 43Public LandsRelease 119-73

§364e Standardization of geographic names; abolition of United States Board on Geographical Names in Department of the Interior; transfer of duties

Title 43 › Chapter CHAPTER 11A— - BOARD ON GEOGRAPHIC NAMES › § 364e

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

The Secretary's place-name decisions are the federal standard. The old Interior Board is abolished; its duties move to the new Board, which all agencies must consult.

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Title 43, §364e

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With respect to geographic names the pertinent decisions and principles issued by the Secretary shall be standard for all material published by the Federal Government. The United States Board on Geographical Names in the Department of the Interior created by Executive order, is abolished, and the duties of said Board are transferred to the Board herein created, and all departments, bureaus, and agencies of the Federal Government shall refer all geographic names and problems to the said Board for the purpose of eliminating duplication of work, personnel, and authority.

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43 U.S.C. § 364e

Title 43Public Lands

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73