HR 1975 · 100th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Federal Cave Resources Protection Act of 1988

Introduced 1987-04-07· Sponsored by Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9]· House

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 100-691.(1988-11-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Cave Resources Protection Act of 1987 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Interior, as appropriate, to take such actions as are necessary to protect cave resources on Federal lands, including: (1) restricting the use of such resources; (2) entering into volunteer management agreements with the caving community; and (3) appointing advisory committees. Restricts the release of information concerning cave location to protect the resource, requiring the Governor of a State in which a cave resource is located or a bona fide research institution to request location information in writing along with a commitment to protect the confidentiality of such information. Establishes a permit program for the collection or removal of natural resources from caves on Federal lands. Requires a permittee to post a bond or cash deposit to offset potential damage. Revokes permits for violations of this Act or permit conditions. Excludes Federal cave resources within the National Park or Wildlife Refuge Systems from this program. Imposes criminal penalties for the alteration of a cave or interference with cave resources, including the sale or exchange of cave resources r…

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Cosponsors (20)

17 Democrats3 Republicans