A bill to extend authority to the Secretary of the Interior with respect to water resources research and development and saline water conversion research and development programs.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Water Research and Development Act of 1978 to authorize appropriations, on a cost-sharing basis, through FY 1984 for water resources research institutes and for grants to and contracts with such institutes and other qualified institutions. Authorizes appropriations through FY 1984 for saline water conversion research and development programs. Authorizes appropriations through FY 1984 to carry out water research and development programs pursuant to such Act other than those for which specific authorizations are made.…