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 PUBLIC LAW 109–430—DEC. 20, 2006

120 STAT. 2919

(iii) the public, in order to engender better informed and more timely decisions thereby leading to reduced impacts and costs; and (C) includes timely (where possible real-time) data, information, and products that reflect local, regional, and State differences in drought conditions; (2) coordinate, and integrate as practicable, Federal research in support of a drought early warning system; and (3) build upon existing forecasting and assessment programs and partnerships. (c) CONSULTATION.—The Under Secretary shall consult with relevant Federal, regional, State, tribal, and local government agencies, research institutions, and the private sector in the development of the National Integrated Drought Information System. (d) COOPERATION FROM OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES.—Each Federal agency shall cooperate as appropriate with the Under Secretary in carrying out this Act. SEC. 4. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act— (1) $11,000,000 for fiscal year 2007; (2) $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2008; (3) $13,000,000 for fiscal year 2009; (4) $14,000,000 for fiscal year 2010; (5) $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2011; and (6) $16,000,000 for fiscal year 2012.

15 USC 313d note.

Approved December 20, 2006.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5136 (S. 2751): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 109–503 (Comm. on Science). SENATE REPORTS: No. 109–356 accompanying S. 2751 (Comm. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 152 (2006): Sept. 26, considered and passed House. Dec. 6, considered and passed Senate.

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