Title 43 — Public LandsRelease 119-73not60
§364e Standardization of Geographic Names; Abolition of United States Board on Geographical Names in Department of the Interior; Transfer of Duties
Title 43 › Chapter 11A— BOARD ON GEOGRAPHIC NAMES › § 364e
Summary
Decisions by the Secretary about geographic names must be the official rule for all federal publications. The old Interior Department board is abolished; its duties go to the new Board, and all federal agencies must send geographic-name issues to that Board to avoid duplicated work and authority.
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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 43 — Public Lands
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60