A bill to provide for the termination of ocean dumping of sewage sludge, to establish user fees under the ocean dumping permit program, and for other purposes.
Ocean Dumping Amendments of 1985 - Amends the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to prohibit the dumping of sewage sludge into ocean waters as soon as possible, but in no case later than the close of 1990 for any type of sewage sludge.
Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to prescribe ocean dumping permit fees such that they cover the costs of site selection, monitoring, enforcement, and environmental assessment. Prohibits the use of funds under such Act to finance ocean dumping.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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