National Topsoil Preservation Act of 1985

Summary

National Topsoil Preservation Act of 1985 - 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 land slides or flooding, or substantially change the water volume carried by natural waterways adjoining the immediate construction area. Authorizes the Commission to require a plan and/or a compliance bond for a project prior to any earth moving. Authorizes appropriations.

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• Failed of passage in House

  summary · EN · 22 October 1985

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 9 October 1985

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 3 January 1985

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