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PUBLIC LAW 99-402—AUG. 27, 1986

Public Law 99-402 99th Congress

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An Act Aug. 27, 1986 [S. 1888]

Federal Lands

To provide for a program of cleanup and maintenance on Federal lands.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Cleanup Act of S-onmental

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1. This Act may be cited as the "Federal Lands Cleanup Act of 1985". SECTION

FINDINGS

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SEC. 2. Congress finds that— (1) Federal lands, parks, recreation areas, and waterways provide recreational opportunities for millions of Americans each year; (2) the Federal lands administered by the several Federal land management agencies contain valuable wildlife, scenery, natural and historic features, and other resources which may be damaged by litter and misuse; (3) it is in the best interest of our country and its citizens to maintain and preserve the beauty, safety, and availability of these Federal lands; (4) these land management agencies have been designated as the caretakers of these Federal lands and have been given the responsibility for maintaining and preserving these areas and facilities; (5) there is great value in volunteer involvement in maintaining and preserving Federal lands for recreational use; (6) the Federal land management agencies should be concerned with promoting a sense of pride and ownership among citizens toward these lands; (7) the use of citizen volunteers in a national cleanup effort promotes these goals and encourages the thoughtful use of these Federal lands and facilities; (8) the positive impact of annual cleanup events held at various recreation sites has already been proven by steadily declining levels of litter at these sites; and (9) a national program for cleaning and maintaining Federal lands using volunteers will save millions of tax dollars. i DESIGNATION OF PUBLIC LANDS CLEANUP DAY

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SEC. 3. The first Saturday after Labor Day of each year is designated as "Federal Lands Cleanup Day". The President shall issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe Federal Lands Cleanup Day with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities: Provided, however, That the activities associated with Federal Lands Cleanup Day may be undertaken in individual States on a day other than the first Saturday after Labor

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