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... A clear statement by the USGS to indicate their commitment to improve coordination, and what they are doing to assure coordination, could provide the catalyst to elicit reciprocal participation on the part of state surveys. PROGRESS TOWARDS A NATIONAL GEOLOGIC MAPPING PROGRAM In 1985, in response to concern expressed by the committee and by users and makers of geologic maps, and through interaction with the subcommittee, the USGS took a very positive step toward addressing the issue of the need for a national geologic mapping program.
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