Title 43 — Public LandsRelease 119-73not60
§364b Formulation of Principles, Policies and Procedures; Action by Secretary; Recommendations of Board
Title 43 › Chapter 11A— BOARD ON GEOGRAPHIC NAMES › § 364b
Summary
The Board must create rules and procedures for both U.S. and foreign place names and select the standard names and spellings the government will use. These rules should help the federal government and the public, work with relevant federal agencies, and consider the needs of particular federal and state agencies. If the Board does not act in a reasonable time, the Secretary can step in and act. The Board may also send recommendations to the Secretary.
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Title 43, §364b
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The Board, subject to the approval of the Secretary, shall formulate principles, policies, and procedures to be followed with reference to both domestic and foreign geographic names; and shall decide the standard names and their orthography for official use. The principles, policies, and procedures formulated hereunder shall be designed to serve the interests of the Federal Government and the general public, to enlist the effective cooperation of the Federal departments and agencies most concerned, and to give full consideration to the specific interests of particular Federal and State agencies. Action may be taken by the Secretary in any matter wherein the Board does not act within a reasonable time. The Board may make such recommendations to the Secretary as it finds appropriate in connection with this chapter.
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43 U.S.C. § 364b
Title 43 — Public Lands
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60