Ethics Approval of Outside Work or Activities

USGS Ethics Office approval is required prior to engaging in outside work or activity (paid or unpaid) that is: (1) related to a USGS employee's job duties or the USGS mission; (2) performed for a prohibited source as defined in 5 C.F.R. 3501.106; or (3) performed for an outside entity (e.g., a company, State/local government, individual, or organization) whose interests are related to the USGS.