    [Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 30, Number 1 (Monday, January 10, 1994)]
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    [Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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    Nomination for Director of the United States Geological Survey

    January 5, 1994

        The President announced today that he intends to nominate Gordon P.
    Eaton to be the Director of the U.S. Geological Survey.
        ``Gordon Eaton is a highly respected earth scientist with a strong
    understanding of the workings of the USGS,'' said the President. ``I
    believe he will do a fine job as Director.''

    Note: A biography of the nominee was made available by the Office of the
    Press Secretary.