### Question
Can you define what State component means?


### Answer
**State component** is defined as the following in *43 U.S.C. § 31b*:

> the State component of the geologic mapping program described in section 31e(d)(2) [3](#31b_3_target) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 31b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2-UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY**

