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Legislation and Authorization
- 2000 Amendment, P.L. 106-566
- 2006 Re-Authorization, P.L. 109-234
- 2010 Extension of Title I Authorization reads as follows (P.L. 111-212):
Sec. 404. (a) Section 104(c) of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 (43 U.S.C. 2214(c)) is amended by striking `September 30, 2010' and inserting `September 30, 2012' in lieu thereof.
(b) Section 301 of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 (43 U.S.C. 2241) is amended by striking `through 2010' and inserting `through 2012' in lieu thereof.
Title I: Assistance During Droughts
Title I allows Reclamation to undertake activities that would minimize or mitigate drought damages or losses within the 17 Reclamation States including tribes within those states, and Hawaii. Any construction activities undertaken shall be limited to temporary facilities, with the exception of well construction.
Click here for the list of entities that are currently eligible to request Title I emergency drought assistance.
Title II: Drought Contingency Planning
Title II provides for assistance in drought planning. All 50 states and U.S. territories are eligible for Title II planning assistance.
SECURE Water Act
