USC Chapter 68a

USC Chapter 68a
in effect

22 U.S.C. § 5951 Findings on cooperative threat reduction

The Congress finds that it is in the national security interest of the United States for the United States to do the following: (1) Facilitate, on a priority basis, the transportation, storage, safeguarding, and elimination of nuclear and other weapons of the independent states of the former Soviet Union, including—(A) the safe and secure storage of fissile materials derived from the elimination of nuclear weapons; (B) the dismantlement of (i) intercontinental ballistic missiles and launchers for such missiles, (ii) submarine-launched ballistic missiles and launchers for such missiles, and (iii) heavy bombers; and (C) the elimination of chemical, biological and other weapons capabilities. (2) Facilitate, on a priority basis, the prevention of proliferation of weapons (and components of weapons) of mass destruction and destabilizing conventional weapons of the independent states of the former Soviet Union and the establishment of verifiable safeguards against the proliferation of such weapons and components. (3) Facilitate, on a priority basis, the prevention of diversion of weapons-related scientific expertise of the independent states of the former Soviet Union to terrorist groups or third world countries. (4) Support (A) the demilitarization of the defense-related industry and equipment of the independent states of the former Soviet Union, and (B) the conversion of such industry and equipment to civilian purposes and uses. (5) Expand military-to-military and defense contacts between the United States and the independent states of the former Soviet Union.

22 U.S.C. § 5954 Funding for fiscal year 1994

(a) Authorization of appropriationsFunds authorized to be appropriated under section 301(21) 11 See References in Text note below. shall be available for cooperative threat reduction with states of the former Soviet Union under this chapter. (b) Limitations(1) Not more than $15,000,000 of the funds referred to in subsection (a) may be made available for programs authorized in subsection (b)(6) of section 5952 1 of this title. (2) Not more than $20,000,000 of such funds may be made available for programs authorized in subsection (b)(7) of section 5952 1 of this title. (3) Not more than $40,000,000 of such funds may be made available for grants to the Demilitarization Enterprise Fund designated pursuant to section 5953 1 of this title and for related administrative expenses. (c) Authorization of extension of availability of prior year fundsTo the extent provided in appropriations Acts, the authority to transfer funds of the Department of Defense provided in section 9110(a) of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1993 (Public Law 102–396; 106 Stat. 1928), and in section 108 of Public Law 102–229 (105 Stat. 1708) shall continue to be in effect during fiscal year 1994.

22 U.S.C. § 5958 Authorization for additional fiscal year 1993 assistance to independent states of the former Soviet Union

(a) Authorization of appropriationsThere is hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 1993 for “Operation and Maintenance, Defense Agencies” the additional sum of $979,000,000, to be available for the purposes of providing assistance to the independent states of the former Soviet Union. (b) Authorization of transfer of fundsThe Secretary of Defense may, to the extent provided in appropriations Acts, transfer from the account “Operation and Maintenance, Defense Agencies” for fiscal year 1993 a sum not to exceed the amount appropriated pursuant to the authorization in subsection (a) to—(1) other accounts of the Department of Defense for the purpose of providing assistance to the independent states of the former Soviet Union; or (2) appropriations available to the Department of State and other agencies of the United States Government for the purpose of providing assistance to the independent states of the former Soviet Union for programs that the President determines will increase the national security of the United States. (c) Administrative provisions(1) Amounts transferred under subsection (b) shall be available subject to the same terms and conditions as the appropriations to which transferred. (2) The authority to make transfers pursuant to this section is in addition to any other transfer authority of the Department of Defense. (d) Coordination of programsThe President shall coordinate the programs described in subsection (b) with those authorized in the other provisions of this chapter and in the provisions of the Freedom for Russia and Emerging Eurasian Democracies and Open Markets Support Act of 1992 (Public Law 102–511) so as to optimize the contribution such programs make to the national interests of the United States.

22 U.S.C. § 5961a Requirement for on-site managers

(a) On-site manager requirementBefore obligating any defense nuclear nonproliferation funds for a project described in subsection (b), the Secretary of Energy shall appoint one on-site manager for that project. The manager shall be appointed from among employees of the Federal Government. (b) Projects coveredSubsection (a) applies to a project—(1) to be located in a state of the former Soviet Union; (2) which involves dismantlement, destruction, or storage facilities, or construction of a facility; and (3) with respect to which the total contribution by the Department of Energy is expected to exceed $50,000,000. (c) Duties of on-site managerThe on-site manager appointed under subsection (a) shall—(1) develop, in cooperation with representatives from governments of countries participating in the project, a list of those steps or activities critical to achieving the project’s disarmament or nonproliferation goals; (2) establish a schedule for completing those steps or activities; (3) meet with all participants to seek assurances that those steps or activities are being completed on schedule; and (4) suspend United States participation in a project when a non-United States participant fails to complete a scheduled step or activity on time, unless directed by the Secretary of Energy to resume United States participation. (d) Authority to manage more than one project(1) Subject to paragraph (2), an employee of the Federal Government may serve as on-site manager for more than one project, including projects at different locations. (2) If such an employee serves as on-site manager for more than one project in a fiscal year, the total cost of the projects for that fiscal year may not exceed $150,000,000. (e) Steps or activitiesSteps or activities referred to in subsection (c)(1) are those activities that, if not completed, will prevent a project from achieving its disarmament or nonproliferation goals, including, at a minimum, the following:(1) Identification and acquisition of permits (as defined in subsection (g)). (2) Verification that the items, substances, or capabilities to be dismantled, secured, or otherwise modified are available for dismantlement, securing, or modification. (3) Timely provision of financial, personnel, management, transportation, and other resources. (f) Notification to CongressIn any case in which the Secretary of Energy directs an on-site manager to resume United States participation in a project under subsection (c)(4), the Secretary shall concurrently notify Congress of such direction. (g) Permit definedIn this section, the term “permit” means any local or national permit for development, general construction, environmental, land use, or other purposes that is required in the state of the former Soviet Union in which the project is being or is proposed to be carried out. (h) Effective dateThis section shall take effect six months after November 24, 2003.

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