22 USC 2686a - Appointment of Special Coordinator for water policy negotiations and water resources policy

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§ 2686a.

Appointment of Special Coordinator for water policy negotiations and water resources policy

(a)

Designation

The Secretary of State shall designate a Special Coordinator—

(1)

to coordinate the United States Government response to international water resource disputes and needs;

(2)

to represent the United States Government, whenever appropriate, in multilateral fora in discussions concerning access to fresh water; and

(3)

to formulate United States policy to assist in the resolution of international problems posed by the lack of fresh water supplies.

(b)

Other responsibilities

(Pub. L. 102–138, title I, § 180, Oct. 28, 1991, 105 Stat. 682.)

cite as: 22 USC 2686a