National Land Resources Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Land Resources Act - Presents the finding of the Congress that topsoil is a valuable, unique and peculiar natural resource upon which future generations will be dependent. Declares that ownership of land carries with it a responsibility not to destroy the topsoil or so intermingle or bury it that it will not be easily and economically accessible for use at a later date. Establishes a National Land Resources Protection Commission to be composed of five members. Provides for the appointment of such Commission members by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides for the administrative powers of the Commission. Directs the Commission to establish standards for all projects subject to this Act which will assure that a minimum of 12 inches of topsoil or such lesser amount of topsoil as may exist shall be stockpiled from those areas of each such project where the shape or contour of the land is changed. Provides that such stockpiled topsoil shall be used to form a top layer of uniform depth and a minimum of twelve inches deep on all areas of the completed project where soil will be exposed to natural elements. Provides that where sufficient subsoil which i…