§ 2686a. — Appointment of Special Coordinator for water policy negotiations and water resources policy.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 22USC2686a]
TITLE 22--FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
CHAPTER 38--DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Sec. 2686a. Appointment of Special Coordinator for water policy
negotiations and water resources policy
(a) Designation
The Secretary of State shall designate a Special Coordinator--
(1) to coordinate the United States Government response to
international water resource disputes and needs;
(2) to represent the United States Government, whenever
appropriate, in multilateral fora in discussions concerning access
to fresh water; and
(3) to formulate United States policy to assist in the
resolution of international problems posed by the lack of fresh
water supplies.
(b) Other responsibilities
The individual designated under subsection (a) of this section may
carry out the functions of subsection (a) of this section in addition to
other assigned responsibilities.
(Pub. L. 102-138, title I, Sec. 180, Oct. 28, 1991, 105 Stat. 682.)
Authority of Secretary of State
Except as otherwise provided, Secretary of State to have and
exercise any authority vested by law in any official or office of
Department of State and references to such officials or offices deemed
to refer to Secretary of State or Department of State, as appropriate,
see section 2651a of this title and section 161(d) of Pub. L. 103-236,
set out as a note under section 2651a of this title.
