A board established by the act of 25 July 1947, (61 Stat 456, 43 U. S. C. 365) to provide uniformity in geographic nomenclature and orthography through-out the Federal Government. Membership is comprised of a group appointed by various governmental departments and agencies. Subject to approval by the Secretary of the Interior, the Board formulates principles, policies, and procedures on domestic and foreign geographic names and their spelling.