42 U.S.C. § 16319 — Energy and water supplies

(a) The Secretary^* must conduct research, development, demonstration, and commercial-application work on energy issues involved in adequate water supplies, water management, and efficient water use; water issues involved in adequate energy supplies, energy management, and efficient energy use; and the effectiveness of Department and other Federal programs addressing those issues. (b) The program must include arsenic treatment^*, desalination, and planning, analysis, and modeling of energy and water supply and demand. (c) The Secretary must consult the EPA Administrator^*, Interior Secretary, Army Corps Chief Engineer, Commerce Secretary, Defense Secretary, and other appropriate agencies. (d) The Secretary may use existing Department facilities and build more as needed. (e) The Secretary must establish or use an advisory committee^* for independent advice and review. (f) Within 2 years after August 8, 2005, the Secretary must report to Congress on the assessment described in subsection (a)(3) and recommendations for future action.