Announcements

Our apologies, the 2009 Manual is not yet available, as announced in the September 24, 2009 Notice of Availability published in the Federal Register. We anticipate that the 2009 Manual will be available in mid-February 2010. ACSM has projected a shipping date of February 22nd, 2010.

11-24-09 UPDATE:
Preorders for the Manual are now being taken by our partners at the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM). Click here to go to the ACSM e-store to place your preorder. Manuals will be ready to ship in mid-January 2010. Manuals preordered will be the first to ship upon receipt of the completed books. Thank you for your interest in the next edition of the Manual of Surveying Instructions.

11-24-09 UPDATE:
Introducing the 2009 Edition Videos: The BLM has created a series of videos highlighting the changes, additions, and clarifications in the new edition of the Manual. Click on the Intro to the 2009 Edition in the left hand column of the page to learn more about the 2009 edition of the Manual of Surveying Instructions.

12-07-09 UPDATE:
Click to see a video of selected scenes from the Manual Ceremony on September 24, 2009 at the Department of the Interior.

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