Preparing for Drought in the 21st Century: Report of the National Drought Policy Commission.
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In 1998, Congress passed the National Drought Policy Act. The Act stated that this nation would benefit from national drought policy based on preparedness and mitigation to reduce the need for emergency relief. It acknowledged that this country has no consistent, comprehensive policy driving the federal role to help reduce the impacts of drought. The Act also created the National Drought Policy Commission to advise Congress on how best to:
Integrate federal drought laws and programs with ongoin…
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Date:
May 2000
Creator:
United States. Department of Agriculture. Office of Communications.
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