The Delaware Geological Survey shall have the following purposes and objectives:
(1) The systematic investigation of the geologic structure of the State, the nature and composition of the igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, their areal extent and thickness, and other features that may lead to a better understanding of the geology of the State;
(2) The systematic exploration and examination of all minerals, rock materials, water and other earth resources which are, or may become in the foreseeable future, of importance to the economic development of the State, or to the defense of the State or the United States;
(3) The examination of the physiographic features of the State, with special reference to their practical bearing upon the State’s economic life;
(4) The preparation of reports, with necessary illustrations and maps, which shall embrace both a general and detailed description of the geology and earth resources of the State;
(5) The preparation of the special geologic maps to illustrate the earth resources of the State;
(6) The consideration of such other scientific questions in the field of geology, as is deemed of value to the people of the State;
(7) The recommendation and preliminary drafting of such new state laws as are deemed advisable or necessary for regulating the optimum utilization and equitable administration of the State’s geological resources.
48 Del. Laws, c. 173, § 3; 7 Del. C. 1953, § 5502; 66 Del. Laws, c. 154, § 1.
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