43 U.S.C. § 2214: Applicable period of drought…

Summary

Programs in Reclamation States and Hawaii begin after a Governor—or a tribal governing body on a reservation—asks for temporary drought help and the Secretary approves, or after a drought contingency plan under subchapter II is approved. Governors of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana must coordinate with Bonneville Power Administration before asking. Authorities end September 30, 2028.

Title 43, §2214

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(a)In general

The programs and authorities established under this subchapter shall become operative in any Reclamation State and in the State of Hawaii only after the Governor or Governors of the affected State or States, or on a reservation, when the governing body of the affected tribe has made a request for temporary drought assistance and the Secretary has determined that such temporary assistance is merited, or upon the approval of a drought contingency plan as provided in subchapter II of this chapter.

(b)Coordination with BPA

If a Governor referred to in subsection (a) is the Governor of the State of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, or Montana, the Governor shall coordinate with the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration before making a request under subsection (a).

(c)Termination of authority

The authorities established under this subchapter shall terminate on September 30, 2028.

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2024—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 118–170 substituted “2028” for “2022”. 2022—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 117–103 substituted “2022” for “2021”. 2020—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 116–260 substituted “2021” for “2020”. 2018—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 115–141 substituted “2020” for “2017”. 2014—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 113–76 substituted “2017” for “2012”. 2010—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 111–212 substituted “

September 30, 2012” for “

September 30, 2010”. 2006—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 109–234 substituted “

September 30, 2010” for “

September 30, 2005”. 2000—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 106–566, § 201(a)(1), inserted “and in the State of Hawaii” after “Reclamation State”. Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 106–566, § 201(a)(2), substituted “on

September 30, 2005” for “ten years after

March 5, 1992”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Extension of Termination of Authority Pub. L. 118–42, div. D, title II, § 206(a), Mar. 9, 2024, 138 Stat. 194, provided that: “section 104(c) of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 (43 U.S.C. 2214(c)) shall be applied by substituting ‘2024’ for ‘2022’.” Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriation act: Pub. L. 117–328, div. D, title II, § 206(a), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 4631.

§2214 Applicable Period of Drought Program