22 USC § 2686a - Appointment of Special Coordinator for water policy negotiations and water resources policy

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title: "22 USC § 2686a - Appointment of Special Coordinator for water policy negotiations and water resources policy"
title_number: 22
title_name: "FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE"
section_number: "2686a"
section_name: "Appointment of Special Coordinator for water policy negotiations and water resources policy"
chapter_number: 38
chapter_name: "DEPARTMENT OF STATE"
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currency: "119-84"
last_updated: "2026-03-26"
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source_credit: "(Pub. L. 102–138, title I, § 180, Oct. 28, 1991, 105 Stat. 682.)"
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# § 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) may carry out the functions of subsection (a) in addition to other assigned responsibilities.

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**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 102–138, title I, § 180, Oct. 28, 1991, 105 Stat. 682.)

## Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

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