### Question
What does State component mean?


### Answer
**State component** has the following meaning in *43 U.S.C. § 31b*:

> the State component of the geologic mapping program described in section 31c(d)(2) of this title

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

