Pub. L. 109-430, sec. 2 (as amended)
DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 2. [15 U.S.C. 313d note] DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) Drought.—The term “drought” means a deficiency in precipitation—
(A) that leads to a deficiency in surface or subsurface water supplies (including rivers, streams, wetlands, ground water, soil moisture, reservoir supplies, lake levels, and snow pack); and
(B) that causes or may cause—
(i) substantial economic or social impacts; or
(ii) substantial physical damage or injury to individuals, property, or the environment.
(2) Under secretary.—The term “Under Secretary” means the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere.
- Cross-references to the US Code
- 15 U.S.C. 313d note