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Linda and Others:   There was a merger of parts of the Publications Division
into the Topographic Division and the Geologic Division MORE THAN 8 YEARS
AGO.  This is what broght about the name change too the current National
Mapping Div.
 
Please don't believe any of what you hear and maybe 1/2 of what you read.
 
There has been no demise of the Reports, Circular, Prof. Paper, and what ever
series there are.  There may be a slow down of these reports due to the
latest major happenings here at USGS.  But surely no shut down.  We are still
alive and kicking.  With hopefully a better future with a leaner/meaner team.
 
John Shanton
USGS
Earth Science Info. Cntr.(ESIC)
Reston, Va.