U.S. Code > Title 22 Foreign Relations and Intercourse > CHAPTER 38—DEPARTMENT OF STATE (§§ 2651—2734a) > § 2686a. Appointment of Special Coordinator for water policy negotiations and water resources policy

§ 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.