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178 MARYLAND MANUAL County Topographic Maps, County Geologic Maps, a State Geologic Map, and a State Planimetric Map. In cooperation with the United States Geological Survey, it makes surveys of the water resources of the State. It also cooperates with the Federal Survey in certain geological and geophysical mapping projects. The Survey investigates and recommends plans and policies for the protection of the State's waterfronts against erosion and is responsible for establishing a schedule of priorities for shore erosion control projects which are managed by the Department of Chesapeake Bay Affairs. As part of its regulatory functions, the Survey licenses gas well drillers and issues a permit for each gas or oil well to be drilled in the State. The Survey also makes and enforces rules to conserve the State's oil and gas resources. The Bureau of Mines is attached to the Maryland Geological Survey, and is subject to the general supervision of the Director of the Geological Survey. The Bureau of Mines super- vises all the regulatory functions dealing with the mining of bitumi- nous coal in Western Maryland (Code 1957, 1967 Repl. Vol., 1969 Supp., Art. 66C, sees. 15-17, 1967 Repl. Vol., Art. 66C, secs. 675-695). Division of Archaeology The Division of Archaeology was created by Chapter 541, Acts of 1968 to engage in research into the archaeology of the State and to encourage and coordinate archaeological research and investigation undertaken by other societies, institutions, museums, etc. The same Act created an Advisory Committee on Archaeology to advise the Survey. The Division is headed by the State Archaeologist. The Survey, through its Division of Archaeology, may grant permits fur archae- ological investigation on lands owned or controlled by the State to any person or institution who, in the judgment of the Survey, is properly qualified to conduct such investigations and excavations. Advisory Committee on Archaeology Chairman: Clifford Evans H. Chandlee Forman, Charles B. Hunt, Elmer A. Jones, Douglas R. Woodward. Tyler Bastian, State Archaeologist The Advisory Committee on Archaeology was created as a division within the Maryland Geological Survey by Chapter 641, Acts of 1968. The Committee consists of five members with skill and knowledge in archaeological matters, including representatives of reputable muse- ums, institutions of higher education and recognized scientific and/or historical societies or institutions. The State Archaeologist is a pro- fessional archaeologist appointed by the Maryland Geological Survey Commission in accordance with the Merit System Law. The Committee advises the Maryland Geological Survey on archae- ological matters and formulates rules and regulations regarding archaeological matters for review and publication by the Survey (Code 1957, 1967 Repl. Vol., 1968 Supp., Art. 66G, sees. 110B-110L). Appropriations 1969 1970 General Funds $360,925 $424,405 Special Funds.... 23,150 23,150 Totals $384,075 $447,555 Staff: 17. |
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