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H.R. 363 (103rd)

National Topsoil Preservation Act of 1993

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

5 January 1993

Last action

23 February 1993 · Committee

Status

Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

Sponsors

Rep. Smith, Neal Edward [D-IA-4]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

26 August 2025

Environment

Summary

National Topsoil Preservation Act of 1993 - Establishes a National Land Resources Protection Commission which shall establish standards for stockpiling and replacing topsoil on lands where federally assisted projects are carried out. Directs the Commission to establish minimum standards to assure that projects will not pollute existing streams, cause landslides or flooding, or substantially change the water volume carried by the natural waterways adjoining the immediate construction area. Authorizes the Commission to require a plan, a compliance bond for a project prior to any earth moving, or both. Requires the Commission to report annually to the Congress. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 5 January 1993

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 January 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 January 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 January 1993

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Credit and Rural Development.

    Source: Committee

  5. 4 February 1993

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

    Source: Committee

  6. 12 February 1993

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from USDA, Interior.

    Source: Committee

  7. 23 February 1993

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Source: Committee

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