HR 4946 · 103th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Illinois Land Conservation Act of 1994

Introduced 1994-08-12· Sponsored by Rep. Sangmeister, George E. [D-IL-11]· House

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Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.(1994-10-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Illinois Land Conservation Act of 1994 - Ratifies the proposals identified by the land use plan which was developed by the Joliet Arsenal Citizen Planning Commission and approved on April 8, 1994. Transfers to the Secretary of Agriculture, without reimbursement, portions of the Joliet Army Ammunition Plant in Illinois (Arsenal) to constitute the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie (MNTP) established by this Act. Declares that this Act does not change the responsibilities or liabilities of persons under applicable environmental laws except that the Secretary shall not be liable or responsible for contamination resulting from or related to the condition of the property existing before such transfer, such as migration of hazardous substances, pollutants, contaminants, or petroleum products or their derivatives disposed during the Department of the Army activities. Makes the Secretary of the Army responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all fences, guardhouses, and other security facilities and personnel costs on all portions of the Arsenal that have not been transferred to the Secretary. Authorizes the Secretaries and the Administrator to individually and collectively enter into c…

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Cosponsors (11)

8 Democrats3 Republicans