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H.R. 3808 (99th)

Ground Water Protection Act of 1985

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Introduced

21 November 1985

Last action

13 December 1985 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Water and Power Resources.

Sponsors

Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Lundine, Stanley N. [D-NY-34], Rep. Moody, Jim [D-WI-5], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. McGrath, Raymond J. [R-NY-5], Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19]

Subjects

Environment

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3 June 2026

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Summary

Ground Water Protection Act of 1985 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish criteria for groundwater quality, including an analysis of the contaminants and the risks they pose to human and environmental health. Sets a timetable for the establishment of such criteria. Requires the Administrator to appoint an advisory panel. Requires each State to establish numerical standards for contaminants found in the ambient groundwater. Permits separate standards for special systems. Requires each State to use Federal criteria in establishing such standards. Requires each State to assess the groundwater resources within such State and to develop a management strategy and monitoring program for such resources. Requires the Director of the United States Geological Survey to make grants to States for such assessments. Directs the Administrator to make grants to assist States in meeting the other requirements of this Act. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 21 November 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 November 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 November 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 December 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.

    Source: Committee

  5. 4 December 1985

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from EPA, OMB.

    Source: Committee

  6. 5 December 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

  7. 13 December 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Water and Power Resources.

    Source: Committee

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