Sec. 41.08.010. Division of geological and geophysical surveys.

There is established in the department a division of geological and geophysical surveys under the direction of the state geologist.

Sec. 41.08.015. State geologist.

The commissioner shall appoint the state geologist, who must be qualified by education and experience to direct the activities of the division.

Sec. 41.08.017. Hydrological and seismic hazard data declared to be of public interest.

(a) Systematic collection, recording, evaluation, and distribution of data on the quantity, location, and quality of water of the state in the ground, on the surface of the ground, or along the coasts, are in the public interest and necessary to the orderly domestic and industrial development of the state. (b) Systematic collection, evaluation, archival, […]

Sec. 41.08.020. Powers and duties.

(a) The state geologist shall conduct geological and geophysical surveys to determine the potential of Alaskan land for production of metals, minerals, fuels, and geothermal resources; the locations and supplies of groundwater and construction materials; the potential geologic hazards to buildings, roads, bridges, and other installations and structures; and shall conduct such other surveys and […]

Sec. 41.08.030. Printing and distribution of reports.

The state geologist shall print and publish an annual report and other special and topical reports and maps as may be desirable for the benefit of the state, including the printing or reprinting of reports and maps made by other persons or agencies, where authorization to do so is obtained.

Sec. 41.08.035. Regulations.

The department may adopt regulations relating to and providing for the systematic collection, recording, and distribution of data on the water of the state.

Sec. 41.08.040. Cooperation with other agencies.

The state geologist, with the consent of the commissioner, may enter into cooperative agreements with federal, state, and local governmental agencies to perform geological and geophysical surveys, studies, investigations, and services.

Sec. 41.08.045. Fees for facilities, equipment, products, and services.

(a) Except as provided in (c) of this section, the division of geological and geophysical surveys may charge and collect a fee for facilities, equipment, products, or services that the division offers, including (1) rental of space for confidential sample storage; (2) rental of sample viewing facilities; (3) retrieval, cutting, splitting, processing, or sampling of […]