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A -- COST SHARING COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS ONLY WITH STATE GEOLOGICAL SURVEYS FOR STATE GEOLOGIC MAPPING PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES SOL 8183 DUE 110195 POC Brenda Croston 703/648-7361 (contact) Brian Heath 703/648-7362 (CO) APPLICATIONS ARE BEING SOLICITED AND WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM STATE GEOLOGICAL SURVEYS ONLY. This program is a component of the National Geologic Mapping Program, which is designed to expedite production of a geologic-map data base for the Nation. The STATEMAP component provides for geologic mapping by State geological surveys (i.e. State agencies) as part of a combined Federal and State program to produce geologic maps. Cooperative agreements will be on an equal cost-sharing basis only, with Federal funds from the State Geologic Mapping Component matched with funds from non-Federal sources. Project proposals are invited for: (1) Large- and intermediate- scale geologic mapping of areas for which geologic data are required to address issues such as land-use planning, energy or mineral resource assessment and management, geologic hazard assessment and mitigation, hazardous waste disposal, and scientific problems; and (2) formulation, compilation, and production of state geologic maps. Application packages which include all necessary forms, instructions and review criteria will automatically be sent to all State geological surveys. APPLICATIONS ARE BEING SOLICITED AND WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM STATE GEOLOGICAL SURVEYS ONLY. (0255)

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