§50c — Title 43 Public Lands | U.S. Code

Summary

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) may pay or reimburse costs for unpaid volunteers helping its work. Funds provided on or after December 22, 1987 can cover expenses like training, travel, lodging, meals, equipment, and supplies, but only when allowed by volunteer or cooperative agreements with the individuals, private groups, schools, or state/local governments.

Title 43, §50c

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Appropriations herein and on and after December 22, 1987, made shall be available for paying costs incidental to the utilization of services contributed by individuals who serve without compensation as volunteers in aid of work of the United States Geological Survey, and that within appropriations herein and on and after December 22, 1987, provided, United States Geological Survey officials may authorize either direct procurement of or reimbursement for expenses incidental to the effective use of volunteers such as, but not limited to, training, transportation, lodging, subsistence, equipment, and supplies: Provided further, That provision for such expenses or services is in accord with volunteer or cooperative agreements made with such individuals, private organizations, educational institutions, or State or local government.

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Appropriations herein, referred to in text, probably means appropriations under the headings “Geological Survey”, “surveys, investigations, and research” and “administrative provisions”, of the annual Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

“United States Geological Survey” substituted in text for “Geological Survey” pursuant to provision of title I of Pub. L. 102–154, set out as a note under section 31 of this title.

§50c Payment of costs incidental to utilization of services of volunteers