; and (bb) will intensify existing water scarcity in the arid Western United States and potentially degrade air and water quality for surrounding populations. (C) Scientific review (i) On December 16, 2008, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service jointly issued a new rule, entitled Interagency Cooperation Under the Endangered Species Act (73 Fed. Reg. 76272) amending regulations governing interagency cooperation under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1536 ). (ii) The rule described in clause (i) undermines the intention of the Endangered Species Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) to protect species and the ecosystems on which those species depend by allowing Federal agencies to carry out, permit, or fund an action without proper environmental review and expert third-party consultation from Federal wildlife experts. (iii) Under the rule described in clause (i), Federal agencies can unilaterally circumvent the formal review process, eliminating longstanding and scientifically grounded safeguards that serve to protect the biodiversity of ecosystems in the United States and avert harm to thousands of endangered and threatened species. (b) Statement of policy It is the policy of the Federal Government to work in conjunction with States, territories, Tribal governments, international organizations, and foreign governments as a steward of the environment for the benefit of public health, to maintain air quality and water quality, to sustain the diversity of plant and animal species, to combat global climate change, and to protect the environment for future generations. (c) Study and report on public health or environmental impact of revised rules, regulations, laws, or proposed laws (1) Study Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the President shall enter into an arrangement under which the National Academy of Sciences shall conduct a study to determine the impact on public health, air quality, water quality, wildlife, and the