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Bill99th CongressFiled Nov 21, 1985Environmental Protection
H.R. 3808

Ground Water Protection Act of 1985

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 21, 1985)

Ground Water Protection Act of 1985 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish criteria for groundwater quality, including an analysis of the contaminants and the risks they pose to human and environmental health. Sets a timetable for the establishment of such criteria. Requires the Administrator to appoint an advisory panel.

Requires each State to establish numerical standards for contaminants found in the ambient groundwater. Permits separate standards for special systems. Requires each State to use Federal criteria in establishing such standards.

Requires each State to assess the groundwater resources within such State and to develop a management strategy and monitoring program for such resources.

Requires the Director of the United States Geological Survey to make grants to States for such assessments. Directs the Administrator to make grants to assist States in meeting the other requirements of this Act.

Authorizes appropriations.

What just happenedDec 13, 1985

Referred to Subcommittee on Water and Power Resources.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23](D-TX)Sponsor
17 cosponsors14 D3 R
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  1. Dec 13, 1985CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Water and Power Resources.

    Water, Power and Offshore Energy Resources Subcommittee
  2. Dec 5, 1985CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.

    Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Competitiveness Subcommittee
  3. Dec 5, 1985CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  4. Dec 4, 1985CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.

    Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
  5. Dec 4, 1985CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from EPA, OMB.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  6. Nov 21, 1985IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  7. Nov 21, 1985IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Natural Resources Committee
  8. Nov 21, 1985IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  9. Nov 21, 1985IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  10. Nov 21, 1985IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House