Readability-Is it written for the intended audience, and with correct grammar, syntax, and a minimum of scientific jargon? Are illustrations and tables legible and readily understandable? Title-Is it explicit and does it reflect the objectives of the report? Generally the title should not exceed 12 words and, if appropriate, should give the project location and study period.
It is part of the Executive Branch of Government with a Secretary who is appointed by the President and serves as a member of the Cabinet. The Department of the Interior has stewardship responsibility for most of the nationally owned public lands and natural resources. This includes fostering the wisest use of the land and water resources, protecting the fish and wildlife, preserving the environmental and cultural values of the national parks and historic places, and providing for the enjoyment of life through outdoor recreation. It also assesses the Nation's energy and mineral resources and works to assure that their development is in the best interests of the people. The Department also has a major responsibility for American Indian reservation communities and for people who live in Island Territories under U.S. administration. U.S. Geological Survey The Congress established the Geological Survey (as part of the Department of the Interior) on March 3,1879 to provide for "...the classification of public lands, the examination of the geological structure, mineral resources, and products of the national domain." At that time, the law did not specifically mention water, except as relevant to land classification. Under that law, the Survey is clearly forbidden from doing work for individuals and non-governmental organizations. The law states: "The Director and members of the Geological Survey shall have no personal and private interests in the lands or mineral wealth of the region under survey, and shall execute no surveys or examinations for private parties or corporations." The Director of the Survey is appointed by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Another Congressional Act (October 2,1888) authorized the Survey to identify irrigable lands in arid regions, and "...selection of sites for reservoirs and other hydraulic works necessary for the storage and utilization of water for irrigation and the prevention of floods...."
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