Mississippi Code Title 53. Oil, Gas, and Other Minerals § 53-5-15

The board of the Mississippi Geological Survey, in the conduct of its work may confer with, and when deemed advisable, may act in cooperation with the United States Geological Survey or other federal agencies in making and publishing the results of topographic, geologic and hydrographic surveys in the State of Mississippi. Such cooperative effort may be directed by either of the contracting parties at the discretion of the board.