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H.R. 5455 (102nd)

Public Lands Protection Act of 1992

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Introduced

22 June 1992

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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

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26 August 2025

Summary

Public Lands Protection Act of 1992 - Amends the Federal criminal code to set penalties for the dumping of solid waste on specified Federal lands. Increases the fine for illegally cutting, destroying, or transporting timber on such lands. Directs the Secretary of: (1) the Interior to establish a program to decrease the dumping of solid waste on Federal lands; and (2) Agriculture to establish such a program with respect to lands administered by such Secretary through the Forest Service. Sets forth: (1) provisions regarding cooperation by the Secretary concerned with appropriate State and local agencies to disseminate information to the public to discourage such dumping; and (2) reporting requirements. Directs such Secretaries to establish programs to recycle solid waste on Federal lands. Sets forth reporting requirements.

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