30 U.S.C. § 28–2 — Definitions
submitted 68 years ago by Pub. L. 85-876 to r/title-30-MINERAL-LANDS-AND-MINING · 146 words · no verdicts yet
This section defines the survey terms used in section 28-1 of this title. "Geological," "geochemical," and "geophysical" surveys each mean searching for mineral deposits on the ground, using geology, chemistry, or physical measuring methods respectively. A "qualified expert" is someone with the education or experience to do these surveys.
As used in section 28–1 of this title,
The term “geological surveys” means surveys on the ground for mineral deposits by the proper application of the principles and techniques of the science of geology as they relate to the search for and discovery of mineral deposits;
The term “geochemical surveys” means surveys on the ground for mineral deposits by the proper application of the principles and techniques of the science of chemistry as they relate to the search for and discovery of mineral deposits;
The term “geophysical surveys” means surveys on the ground for mineral deposits through the employment of generally recognized equipment and methods for measuring physical differences between rock types or discontinuities in geological formations;
The term “qualified expert” means an individual qualified by education or experience to conduct geological, geochemical or geophysical surveys, as the case may be.
Source credit: (Pub. L. 85–876, § 2, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1701.)
- 1958Enacted · Pub. L. 85-876 · 72 Stat. 1701
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