Survey Manual
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Survey Manual (SM) communicates bureau level administrative instructions, delegations, and general procedures.
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SM Chapters -- long-standing instructions
SM Handbooks -- long-standing procedures that supplement SM chapters
Instructional Memoranda -- temporary instructions and general procedures that result on a situational basis and may eventually become SM chapters