About the Program
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The NCGMP is a Congressionally mandated program within the USGS that operates under guidelines found in the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 and its subsequent reauthorizations of 1997 and 1999. The Program has three primary components: |
Program History
The USGS, in concert with the Association of American State Geologists (AASG), began a planning process in 1988 to develop a national geologic mapping program. This planning resulted in passage of The National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 by Congress, and creation of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program. Learn More ...
Funding
Each year, the NCGMP receives Federal funds to support geologic mapping efforts in its FEDMAP, STATEMAP, and EDMAP components through competitive funding processes. Learn More ...
Evaluation
The NCGMP is monitored and evaluated regularly by several methods, including:
- Oversight through the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA),
- Monitoring of effectiveness through the Office of Management and Budget's Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART),
- Measurement of performance through the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA),
- Reports of the National Research Council.
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
These evaluations are designed to ensure that the mission of the Program is conducted efficiently and effectively on behalf of the Nation. Learn More ...
Strategic Plans
NCGMP five-year strategic plans are used to guide geologic mapping efforts that are funded by the Program. These documents also are a major part of the USGS annual program planning. Learn More ...
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