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Sinkhole Risk Mapping: Public Safety and Land Planning Program.

This bill establishes a program under the U.S. Geological Survey to map areas highly susceptible to sinkhole formation. The goal is to study the causes of sinkholes (like droughts or extreme storms) and provide public risk maps. This information will help citizens, planners, and emergency managers make safer decisions regarding construction and crisis management, enhancing property safety.
Key points
The government will create public maps identifying high-risk sinkhole zones, enhancing property safety awareness for citizens.
Risk information will be displayed on a public website, aiding in construction planning and insurance decisions.
The program is authorized $40 million annually from fiscal years 2024 through 2028 for research and mapping.
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Additional Information
Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2023
Print number: HR 2855
Sponsor: Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]
Process start date: 2023-04-25