Federal Lands Cleanup Act of 1985
PL 99-402 (S.1888), enacted 08/27/1986

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PUBLIC LAW 99-402—AUG. 27, 1986 
Public Law 99-402 
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99th Congress 
An Act 
Aug. 27, 1986 
[S. 1888] 
To provide for a program of cleanup and maintenance on Federal lands. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Federal Lands 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
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SECTION 1. This Act may be cited as the "Federal Lands Cleanup 
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SEC. 2. Congress finds that— 
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(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, natu-
ral 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 maintain-
ing and preserving Federal lands for recreational use; 
(6) the Federal land management agencies should be con-
cerned 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. 
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DESIGNATION OF PUBLIC LANDS CLEANUP DAY 
SEC. 3. The first Saturday after Labor Day of each year is des-
PresidentofU.S. ignated 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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Day if the affected Federal land managers determine that because 
of climatological or other factors, an alternative date is more 
appropriate. 
FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN FEDERAL LANDS CLEANUP DAY 
SEC. 4. (a)(1) In order to observe Federal Lands Cleanup Day at the 
Federal level, each Federal land management agency shall organize, 
coordinate, and participate with citizen volunteers and State and 
local agencies in cleaning and providing for the maintenance of 
Federal public lands, recreation areas, and waterways within the 
jurisdiction of such agency. 
(2) For purposes of this Act, the term "Federal land management 
agency" shall include— 
(A) the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture; 
(B) the Bureau of Land Management of the Department of the 
Interior; 
(C) the National Park Service of the Department of the 
Interior; 
(D) the Fish and Wildlife Service of the Department of the 
Interior; 
(E) the Bureau of Reclamation of the Department of the 
Interior; and 
(F) the Army Corps of Engineers. 
(b) Each Federal land management agency shall plan for and 
carry out activities on Federal Lands National Cleanup Day which— 
(1) encourage continuing public and private sector coopera-
tion in preserving the beauty and safety of areas within the 
jurisdiction of such agency; 
(2) increase citizens' sense of ownership and community pride 
in such areas; 
(3) reduce litter on Federal lands, along trails and waterways, 
and within such areas; and 
(4) maintain and improve trails, recreation areas, waterways 
and facilities. 
Such activities shall be held in cooperation with appropriate State, 
county, and local government agencies. 
(c)(1) Within ninety days following the first Federal Lands 
Cleanup Day occurring after the date of enactment of this Act, each 
Federal land management agency shall provide a summary report 
to Congress briefly outlining the types of activities undertaken; the 
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sites involved; the nature and extent of the volunteer involvement; 
the cost savings realized from the program and the overall success of 
such agency in observing Federal Lands Cleanup Day. 
(2) Such reporting requirements shall remain in effect for two 
years after the submission of the first report. 
Approved August 27, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1888: 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 99-355 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Aug. 11, considered and passed Senate. 
Aug. 15, considered and psissed House.