Ocean Dumping Amendments Act of 1985

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Ocean Dumping Amendments Act of 1985 - Amends the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to prohibit after December 31, 1986, the issuance of any permit for the dumping of municipal sludge unless: (1) the applicant is in compliance with all the requirements of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act pertaining to pretreatment standards for the introduction of pollutants into treatment works; and (2) there is not available any land-based alternative to the ocean disposal of the sludge. Makes it mandatory for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or the Secretary of the Army, as the case may be, to collect ocean dumping permit processing fees. Requires an additional special fee to be collected from applicants for ocean dumping permits to recoup the cost of undertaking activities directly associated with permits. Defines "municipal sludge" for purposes of such Act. Sets forth the congressional finding that the New York Bight Apex is no longer suitable for municipal sludge dumping. Requires applicants seeking permits to dump municipal sludge within the Apex to be eligible authorities. Prohibits the Administrator from issuing or renewing permit…