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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Survey Manual (SM) communicates bureau level administrative instructions, delegations, and general procedures.

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Survey Manual (SM) – What’s New

This page is updated by the Office of Policy and Analysis on a quarterly basis.

FY26 –

FY25 –

SM 500.6, Relations with American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, and Native Hawaiian Organizations
SM 500.25, Scientific Integrity
SM 502.4, Fundamental Science Practices: Review, Approval, and Release of USGS Scientific Information Products
SM 205.10, Financial Delegations, and Appendix A
SM 205.16, Equal Employment Opportunity
SM 500.7, Consultation with Indian and Alaska Native Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, and Native Hawaiian Organizations

FY24 –

SM 205.13, Delegations of Authority to Enter into Agreements and to Accept Contributions, Appendix A

Instructional Memorandum (IM), Derogatory and (or) Offensive Words, Names, and Phrases in USGS Information Products

SM 500.18, Grants (Funds-in) Application and Acceptance (revisions reflecting a new form process)

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