HR 463 · 99th Congress · Environmental Protection
National Topsoil Preservation Act of 1985
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EnactedLatest: Failed to Receive 2/3's Vote to Suspend and Pass by Yea-Nay Vote: 225 - 185 (Record Vote No: 364).(1985-10-22)
Recorded Votes
FailedHouse · 1985-10-22
Yea 225Nay 185
PassedHouse · 1985-10-22
Yea 225Nay 185
Plain Language Summary
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National Topsoil Preservation Act of 1985 - Establishes a National Land Resources Protection Commission which shall establish standards for stockpiling and replacing topsoil on lands where federally-assisted projects are carried out. Directs the Commission to establish minimum standards to assure that projects will not pollute existing streams, cause land slides or flooding, or substantially change the water volume carried by natural waterways adjoining the immediate construction area. Authorizes the Commission to require a plan and/or a compliance bond for a project prior to any earth moving. Authorizes appropriations.…
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