Pub. L. 109-430, sec. 2 (as amended)

DEFINITIONS.

Year: 2019Length: 88 wordsOfficial source
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
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