H.R. 496 — Reported in House

IB Union Calendar No. 341 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 496 [Report No. 116–427] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 11, 2019Mr. Soto (for himself, Mr. Crist, and Mrs. Murphy of Florida) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources June 4, 2020Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To direct the Director of the United States Geological Survey to establish a program to map zones that are at greater risk of sinkhole formation, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2019. 2. Sinkhole hazard identification (a) In general The Director of the United States Geological Survey shall establish a program to— (1) study the short-term and long-term mechanisms that cause sinkholes, including extreme storm events, prolonged droughts causing shifts in water management practices, aquifer depletion, and other major changes in water use; and (2) develop maps that depict zones that are at greater risk of sinkhole formation. (b) Review of maps Once during each 5-year period, or more often as the Director of the United States Geological Survey determines is necessary, the Director shall assess the need to revise and update the maps developed under this section. (c) Website The Director of the United States Geological Survey shall establish and maintain a public website that displays the maps developed under this section and other relevant information critical for use by community planners and emergency managers. June 4, 2020Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed