Sec. 4003. SOUTHWESTERN UNITED STATES DROUGHT STUDY
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## SEC. 4003 SOUTHWESTERN UNITED STATES DROUGHT STUDY ###
(a)In General The Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Commerce, and other appropriate agencies, shall conduct, at Federal expense, a comprehensive study of drought conditions in the southwestern United States, with particular emphasis on the Colorado River basin, the Rio Grande River basin, and the Great Basin. ###
(b)Inventory of Actions In conducting the study, the Secretary shall assemble an inventory of actions taken or planned to be taken to address drought-related situations in the southwestern United States. ###
(c)Purpose The purpose of the study shall be to develop recommendations to more effectively address current and future drought conditions in the southwestern United States. ###
(d)Authorization of Appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $7,000,000. Such funds shall remain available until expended.