weather and water allocation study

weather and water allocation study Sec. 1460. The Secretary shall conduct a comprehensive study of the effects of changing climate and weather on crop and livestock productivity and, within twelve months after the date of the enactment of this title, submit to the President and Congress a report together with pertinent recommendations, on this study. The study shall include— (1) an assessment of current climate and weather conditions in the United States and the possible impact of changes in climate and weather conditions on the Nation’s economy and future food and feed availability and prices; (2) a review of Federal and State water allocation policies; and (3) a consideration of strategies and techniques for dealing with water shortages in the United States that could occur if current climate and weather conditions continue or become more severe.