Sec. 2. DEFINITIONS
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## SEC. 2 DEFINITIONS **[**[15 U.S.C. 313d note](/us/usc/t15/s313d)**]** 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.
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