Hydrological, or direct, effects of doing this include reduction in downstream river flow, increased evaporation in the irrigated area, increased level in the water table as groundwater recharge in the area is increased and flow increased in the irrigated area.
Origins: This item about the elimination of imminent danger pay (also known as combat pay or hostile fire pay) for all U.S. military personnel save for those who are being shot at includes some truth and a good deal of mischaracterization.
The standby Premium Pay rate is determined by Human Resources and forwarded to the civilian payroll office on the SF-50. Hazardous Duty and Environmental Differentials. Environmental Differential Pay (EDP) is paid for exposure to various degrees of hazards, physical hardships and working conditions.