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The National Drought Policy Commission was established under the National Drought Policy Act of 1998, P.L.105-199. The Act charged the Commission with conducting a thorough study of drought and its impacts and submitting a report on its findings discussing the feasibility for creating a national drought policy. The NDPC report and accompanying materials is posted on this website and can be downloaded by the public.

Date: June 12, 2001

Creator: National Drought Policy Commission

Item Type: Website

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Preparing for Drought in the 21st Century: Report of the National Drought Policy Commission.

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… more

Date: May 2000

Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture. Office of Communications.

Item Type: Book