CHAPTER 35—ARMS CONTROL AND DISARMAMENT

SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL PROVISIONS

        

SUBCHAPTER II—SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVES AND VISITING SCHOLARS

        

SUBCHAPTER III—FUNCTIONS

        

SUBCHAPTER IV—ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS

        

SUBCHAPTER V—ON-SITE INSPECTION ACTIVITIES

        

SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL PROVISIONS

§2551. Congressional statement of purpose

An ultimate goal of the United States is a world which is free from the scourge of war and the dangers and burdens of armaments; in which the use of force has been subordinated to the rule of law; and in which international adjustments to a changing world are achieved peacefully. It is the purpose of this chapter to provide impetus toward this goal by addressing the problem of reduction and control of armaments looking toward ultimate world disarmament.

The Secretary of State must have the capacity to provide the essential scientific, economic, political, military, psychological, and technological information upon which realistic arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament policy must be based. The Secretary shall have the authority, under the direction of the President, to carry out the following primary functions:

(1) The preparation for and management of United States participation in international negotiations and implementation fora in the arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament field.

(2) The conduct, support, and coordination of research for arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament policy formulation.

(3) The preparation for, operation of, or direction of, United States participation in such control systems as may become part of United States arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament activities.

(4) The dissemination and coordination of public information concerning arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament.

(Pub. L. 87–297, title I, §102, formerly §2, Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 631; Pub. L. 94–141, title I, §144, Nov. 29, 1975, 89 Stat. 758; Pub. L. 103–236, title VII, §§703, 719(a), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 491, 501; renumbered §102 and amended Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XII, §1223(1), (21), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–768, 2681-772.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1998—Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(1)(A), in first undesignated par., substituted "addressing" for "creating a new agency of peace to deal with".

Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(1)(B), struck out second undesignated par. which read as follows: "Arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament policy, being an important aspect of foreign policy, must be consistent with national security policy as a whole. The formulation and implementation of United States arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament policy in a manner which will promote the national security can best be insured by a central organization charged by statute with primary responsibility for this field. This organization must have such a position within the Government that it can provide the President, the Secretary of State, other officials of the executive branch, and the Congress with recommendations concerning United States arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament policy, and can assess the effect of these recommendations upon our foreign policies, our national security policies, and our economy."

Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(1)(C), in last undesignated par., in introductory provisions, substituted "The Secretary of State" for "This organization", substituted "The Secretary shall have" for "It shall have", and struck out "and the Secretary of State" after "the President", in subpar. (1) inserted ", nonproliferation," after "arms control", redesignated subpar. (3) as (2) and struck out former subpar. (2) which read as follows: "When directed by the President, the preparation for, and management of, United States participation in international negotiations and implementation fora in the nonproliferation field.", redesignated subpar. (4) as (3) and struck out ", as appropriate," before "direction of", and redesignated subpar. (5) as (4).

1994—Pub. L. 103–236, §719(a), inserted ", nonproliferation," after "Arms control" in second undesignated par. and after "arms control" wherever appearing in second and third undesignated pars.

Pub. L. 103–236, §703, substituted subpars. (1) to (5) for former subpars. (a) to (d) which read as follows:

"(a) The conduct, support, and coordination of research for arms control and disarmament policy formulation;

"(b) The preparation for and management of United States participation in international negotiations in the arms control and disarmament field;

"(c) The dissemination and coordination of public information concerning arms control and disarmament; and

"(d) The preparation for, operation of, or as appropriate, direction of United States participation in such control systems as may become part of United States arms control and disarmament activities."

1975—Pub. L. 94–141 substituted "It shall have the authority, under the direction of the President and the Secretary of State," for "It must be able".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1998 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–277 effective Apr. 1, 1999, see section 1201 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6511 of this title.

Short Title of 2017 Amendment

Pub. L. 115–91, div. A, title XII, §1241, Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1671, provided that: "This subtitle [subtitle E (§§1241–1246) of title XII of div. A of Pub. L. 115–91, enacting provisions set out as a note under section 2593a of this title] may be cited as the 'Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty Preservation Act of 2017'."

Short Title of 1999 Amendment

Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, §1000(a)(7) [div. B, title XI, §1101], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1536, 1501A-485, provided that: "This title [enacting sections 2652c and 2797b–2 of this title and section 1526 of Title 50, War and National Defense, amending sections 2577, 2593a, 2797b, 2797b–1, 2797c, and 3282 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 2593a, 2652c, 3282, 5601, 5853, and 6723 of this title and section 7704 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, and amending provisions set out as a note under section 2155 of Title 42] may be cited as the 'Arms Control and Nonproliferation Act of 1999'."

Short Title of 1994 Amendment

Pub. L. 103–236, title VII, §701(a), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 491, provided that: "This part [part A (§§701–719) of title VII of Pub. L. 103–236, enacting sections 2578 and 2593a to 2593d of this title, amending this section, sections 2562, 2565 to 2568, 2571, 2573 to 2577, 2579, 2581, 2585, 2591, 2593, 2791, 2797, and 2797b of this title, section 5315 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, and section 2139a of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, repealing sections 2578, 2589, 2590, and 2592 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under this section, and repealing provisions set out as notes under this section] may be cited as the 'Arms Control and Nonproliferation Act of 1994'."

Short Title of 1989 Amendment

Pub. L. 101–216, §1, Dec. 11, 1989, 103 Stat. 1853, provided that: "This Act [enacting sections 2577a and 2595 to 2595c of this title, amending sections 2563, 2567, 2588, and 2589 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 2565 and 2567 of this title] may be cited as the 'Arms Control and Disarmament Amendments Act of 1989'."

Short Title of 1987 Amendment

Pub. L. 100–213, §1, Dec. 24, 1987, 101 Stat. 1444, provided that: "This Act [enacting sections 2578, 2579, and 2593 of this title, amending sections 2589 and 2592 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 2578 of this title] may be cited as the 'Arms Control and Disarmament Amendments Act of 1987'."

Short Title of 1982 Amendment

Pub. L. 97–339, §1, Oct. 15, 1982, 96 Stat. 1635, provided: "That this Act [amending sections 2571, 2585, and 2589 of this title] may be cited as the 'Arms Control and Disarmament Amendments Act of 1982'."

Short Title of 1977 Amendment

Pub. L. 95–108, §1, Aug. 17, 1977, 91 Stat. 871, provided that: "This Act [enacting sections 2567 and 2577 of this title and amending sections 2571, 2581, and 2589 of this title and section 5315 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees] may be cited as the 'Arms Control and Disarmament Act Amendments of 1977'."

Short Title

Pub. L. 87–297, title I, §101, formerly §1, Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 631, as renumbered §101 by Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XII, §1223(21), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–772, provided that: "This Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the 'Arms Control and Disarmament Act'."

International Arms Sales Code of Conduct

Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, §1000(a)(7) [div. B, title XII, subtitle F], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1536, 1501A-508, provided that:

"SEC. 1261. SHORT TITLE.

"This subtitle may be cited as the 'International Arms Sales Code of Conduct Act of 1999'.

"SEC. 1262. INTERNATIONAL ARMS SALES CODE OF CONDUCT.

"(a) Negotiations.—The President shall attempt to achieve the foreign policy goal of an international arms sales code of conduct. The President shall take the necessary steps to begin negotiations within appropriate international fora not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [Nov. 29, 1999]. The purpose of these negotiations shall be to establish an international regime to promote global transparency with respect to arms transfers, including participation by countries in the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, and to limit, restrict, or prohibit arms transfers to countries that do not observe certain fundamental values of human liberty, peace, and international stability.

"(b) Criteria.—The President shall consider the following criteria in the negotiations referred to in subsection (a):

"(1) Promotes democracy.—The government of the country—

"(A) was chosen by and permits free and fair elections;

"(B) promotes civilian control of the military and security forces and has civilian institutions controlling the policy, operation, and spending of all law enforcement and security institutions, as well as the armed forces;

"(C) promotes the rule of law and provides its nationals the same rights that they would be afforded under the United States Constitution if they were United States citizens; and

"(D) promotes the strengthening of political, legislative, and civil institutions of democracy, as well as autonomous institutions to monitor the conduct of public officials and to combat corruption.

"(2) Respects human rights.—The government of the country—

"(A) does not persistently engage in gross violations of internationally recognized human rights, including—

"(i) extrajudicial or arbitrary executions;

"(ii) disappearances;

"(iii) torture or severe mistreatment;

"(iv) prolonged arbitrary imprisonment;

"(v) systematic official discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, national origin, or political affiliation; and

"(vi) grave breaches of international laws of war or equivalent violations of the laws of war in internal armed conflicts;

"(B) vigorously investigates, disciplines, and prosecutes those responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights;

"(C) permits access on a regular basis to political prisoners by international humanitarian organizations;

"(D) promotes the independence of the judiciary and other official bodies that oversee the protection of human rights;

"(E) does not impede the free functioning of domestic and international human rights organizations; and

"(F) provides access on a regular basis to humanitarian organizations in situations of conflict or famine.

"(3) Not engaged in certain acts of armed aggression.—The government of the country is not engaged in acts of armed aggression in violation of international law.

"(4) Not supporting terrorism.—The government of the country does not provide support for international terrorism.

"(5) Not contributing to proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.—The government of the country does not contribute to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

"(6) Regional location of country.—The country is not located in a region in which arms transfers would exacerbate regional arms races or international tensions that present a danger to international peace and stability.

"(c) Reports to Congress.—

"(1) Report relating to negotiations.—Not later than 6 months after the commencement of the negotiations under subsection (a), and not later than the end of every 6-month period thereafter until an agreement described in subsection (a) is concluded, the President shall report to the Committee on International Relations [now Committee on Foreign Affairs] of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate on the progress made during these negotiations.

"(2) Human rights reports.—In the report required in sections 116(d) and 502B(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151n(b) and 2304(b)), the Secretary of State shall describe the extent to which the practices of each country evaluated meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(A) and (2) of subsection (a)."

Congressional Declarations; Purposes of 1994 Amendment

Pub. L. 103–236, title VII, §702, Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 491, stated congressional declarations and purposes of amendments by part A of title VII of Pub. L. 103–236 (see Short Title of 1994 Amendment note above) to strengthen United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, and to improve congressional oversight of arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament activities of United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, and of Agency's operating budget.

Report on Revitalization of ACDA

Pub. L. 103–236, title VII, §717(b), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 500, provided that not later than Dec. 31, 1995, Director of United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency was to submit to Congress a detailed report describing actions undertaken to revitalize United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency.

Soviet Weapons Destruction

Pub. L. 102–228, title II, Dec. 12, 1991, 105 Stat. 1693, as amended by Pub. L. 102–484, div. A, title XIV, §1421(a)(2), (3), Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2565; Pub. L. 103–236, title I, §139(17), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 398; Pub. L. 104–106, div. A, title XII, §1204, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 470; Pub. L. 110–53, title XVIII, §1811(1), Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 492; Pub. L. 110–181, div. A, title XIII, §1304(a)(1), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 412; Pub. L. 113–291, div. A, title XIII, §1351(1), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3606, provided that:

"part a—short title

"SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE.

"This title may be cited as the 'Soviet Nuclear Threat Reduction Act of 1991'."

"part b—findings and program authority

"[SEC. 211. Repealed. Pub. L. 110–181, div. A, title XIII, §1304(a)(1)(A), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 412.]

"[SEC. 212. Repealed. Pub. L. 113–291, div. A, title XIII, §1351(1), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3606.]

"part c—administrative and funding authorities

"[SECS. 221, 222. Repealed. Pub. L. 113–291, div. A, title XIII, §1351(1), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3606.]

"SEC. 223. DIRE EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS.

"It is the sense of the Senate that the committee of conference on House Joint Resolution 157 [enacted into law as Pub. L. 102–229] should consider providing the necessary authority in the conference agreement for the President to transfer funds pursuant to this title.

"part d—reporting requirements

"[SEC. 231. Repealed. Pub. L. 113–291, div. A, title XIII, §1351(1), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3606.]"

Report on Fulfillment of Primary Functions

Pub. L. 102–228, title IV, §401(c), Dec. 12, 1991, 105 Stat. 1699, directed Inspector General of Arms Control and Disarmament Agency to submit, not later than Dec. 15, 1992, to President, Speaker of House of Representatives, and chairman of Committee on Foreign Relations of Senate a report on Agency's fulfillment of primary functions described in section 2551 of this title and directed President to submit comments on any recommendations contained in the report dealing with executive branch organization and direction, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–236, title I, §139(18), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 398.

Conventional Arms Trade

Pub. L. 93–559, §51, Dec. 30, 1974, 88 Stat. 1817, as amended by Pub. L. 97–113, title VII, §734(a)(8), Dec. 29, 1981, 95 Stat. 1560, provided that:

"(a) It is the sense of the Congress that the recent growth in international transfers of conventional arms to developing nations—

"(1) is a cause for grave concern for the United States and other nations in that in particular areas of the world it increases the danger of potential violence among nations, and diverts scarce world resources from more peaceful uses; and

"(2) could be controlled progressively through negotiations and agreements among supplier and recipient nations.

"(b) Therefore, the President is urged to propose to the Geneva Conference of the Committee on Disarmament that it consider as a high priority agenda item discussions among participating nations of that Conference for the purposes of—

"(1) agreeing to workable limitations on conventional arms transfers; and

"(2) establishing a mechanism through which such limitations could be effectively monitored.

"(c) [Repealed. Pub. L. 97–113, title VII, §734(a)(8), Dec. 29, 1981, 95 Stat. 1560.]"

Executive Documents

Executive Order No. 12946

Ex. Ord. No. 12946, Jan. 20, 1995, 60 F.R. 4829, which established within Department of Defense the President's Advisory Board on Arms Proliferation Policy, was revoked by Ex. Ord. No. 13062, §3(c), Sept. 29, 1997, 62 F.R. 51756, formerly set out as a note under section 1013 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.

§2552. Definitions

As used in this chapter—

(a) The terms "arms control" and "disarmament" mean the identification, verification, inspection, limitation, control, reduction, or elimination, of armed forces and armaments of all kinds under international agreement including the necessary steps taken under such an agreement to establish an effective system of international control, or to create and strengthen international organizations for the maintenance of peace.

(b) The term "Government agency" means any executive department, commission, agency, independent establishment, corporation wholly or partly owned by the United States which is an instrumentality of the United States, or any board, bureau, division, service, office, officer, authority, administration, or other establishment in the executive branch of Government.

(Pub. L. 87–297, title I, §103, formerly §3, Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 631; renumbered §103 and amended Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XII, §1223(2), (21), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–769, 2681-772.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1998—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(2), struck out subsec. (c) which read as follows: "The term 'Agency' means the United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency."

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1998 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–277 effective Apr. 1, 1999, see section 1201 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6511 of this title.

SUBCHAPTER II—SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVES AND VISITING SCHOLARS

§§2561 to 2566. Repealed. Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XII, §1222, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–768

Section 2561, Pub. L. 87–297, title II, §21, Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 632, related to establishment of United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency.

Section 2562, Pub. L. 87–297, title II, §22, Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 632; Pub. L. 88–426, title III, §305(17)(A), Aug. 14, 1964, 78 Stat. 424; Pub. L. 94–141, title I, §145, Nov. 29, 1975, 89 Stat. 758; Pub. L. 96–66, §1(a), Sept. 21, 1979, 93 Stat. 414; Pub. L. 98–202, §2, Dec. 2, 1983, 97 Stat. 1381; Pub. L. 103–236, title VII, §705, Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 492, related to appointment and duties of Director.

Section 2563, Pub. L. 87–297, title II, §23, Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 632; Pub. L. 88–426, title III, §305(17)(B), Aug. 14, 1964, 78 Stat. 424; Pub. L. 96–66, §1(b), Sept. 21, 1979, 93 Stat. 414; Pub. L. 101–216, title I, §102, Dec. 11, 1989, 103 Stat. 1853, related to appointment and powers and duties of Deputy Director.

Section 2564, Pub. L. 87–297, title II, §24, Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 632; Pub. L. 88–426, title III, §305(17)(C), Aug. 14, 1964, 78 Stat. 424, related to number, appointment, and powers and duties of Assistant Directors.

Section 2565, Pub. L. 87–297, title II, §25, Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 632; Pub. L. 103–236, title VII, §706, Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 492, related to establishment of bureaus, offices, and divisions within Agency.

Section 2566, Pub. L. 87–297, title II, §26, Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 632; Pub. L. 103–236, title VII, §707, Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 493, related to appointment, function, and term of Scientific and Policy Advisory Committee.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal effective Apr. 1, 1999, see section 1201 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6511 of this title.

§2567. Presidential Special Representatives

The President may appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, Special Representatives of the President for arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament matters. Each Presidential Special Representative shall hold the rank of ambassador. Presidential Special Representatives appointed under this section shall perform their duties and exercise their powers under the direction of the President and the Secretary of State. The Department of State shall be the Government agency responsible for providing administrative support, including funding, staff, and office space, to all Presidential Special Representatives.

(Pub. L. 87–297, title II, §201, formerly §27, as added Pub. L. 95–108, §2(a), Aug. 17, 1977, 91 Stat. 871; amended Pub. L. 98–202, §6(a), Dec. 2, 1983, 97 Stat. 1382; Pub. L. 101–216, title I, §103(a), Dec. 11, 1989, 103 Stat. 1853; Pub. L. 103–236, title VII, §708(a), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 493; renumbered §201 and amended Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XII, §1223(4), (21), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–769, 2681-772.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1998—Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(4), struck out "One such Representative may serve in the Agency as Chief Science Advisor." after "rank of ambassador." and ", acting through the Director" after "Secretary of State", and substituted "Department of State" for "Agency".

1994—Pub. L. 103–236 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: "The President may appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, two Special Representatives for Arms Control and Disarmament Negotiations, one of whom should serve as special representative for conventional arms control negotiations, and the other should serve as special representative and chief science advisor to the Director. The two Special Representatives shall perform their duties and exercise their powers under the direction of the President and the Secretary of State, acting through the Director."

1989—Pub. L. 101–216 substituted ", one of whom should serve as special representative for conventional arms control negotiations, and the other should serve as special representative and chief science advisor to the Director. The two Special Representatives shall perform their duties and exercise their powers under the direction of the President and the Secretary of State, acting through the Director" for "who shall perform such duties and exercise such powers (under the direction of the President and the Secretary of State, acting through the Director) as the Director may prescribe with respect to international arms control and disarmament negotiations and matters relating thereto".

1983—Pub. L. 98–202 substituted "two Special Representatives" for "a Special Representative".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1998 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–277 effective Apr. 1, 1999, see section 1201 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6511 of this title.

Effective Date of 1989 Amendment

Pub. L. 101–216, title I, §103(b), Dec. 11, 1989, 103 Stat. 1853, provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to individuals who are appointed as Special Representatives on or after the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 11, 1989]."

§2568. Program for visiting scholars

A program for visiting scholars in the fields of arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament shall be established by the Secretary of State in order to obtain the services of scholars from the faculties of recognized institutions of higher learning. The purpose of the program will be to give specialists in the physical sciences and other disciplines relevant to the Department of State's activities an opportunity for active participation in the arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament activities of the Department of State and to gain for the Department of State the perspective and expertise such persons can offer. Each fellow in the program shall be appointed for a term of one year, except that such term may be extended for a 1-year period.

(Pub. L. 87–297, title II, §202, formerly §28, as added Pub. L. 98–202, §3, Dec. 2, 1983, 97 Stat. 1381; amended Pub. L. 103–236, title VII, §719(b), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 501; renumbered §202 and amended Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XII, §1223(5), (21), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–769, 2681-772.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1998—Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(5), substituted "Secretary of State" for "Director" and "Department of State's" for "Agency's", substituted "Department of State" for "Agency" in two places, and struck out at end "Fellows shall be chosen by a board consisting of the Director, who shall be the chairperson, and all former Directors of the Agency."

1994—Pub. L. 103–236 substituted "fields of arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament" for "field of arms control and disarmament" in first sentence and inserted ", nonproliferation," after "participation in the arms control" in second sentence.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1998 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–277 effective Apr. 1, 1999, see section 1201 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6511 of this title.

SUBCHAPTER III—FUNCTIONS

§2571. Research, development and other studies

The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to exercise his powers in this subchapter in such manner as to ensure the acquisition of a fund of theoretical and practical knowledge concerning disarmament and nonproliferation. To this end, the Secretary of State is authorized and directed, under the direction of the President, (1) to ensure the conduct of research, development, and other studies in the fields of arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament; (2) to make arrangements (including contracts, agreements, and grants) for the conduct of research, development, and other studies in the fields of arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament by private or public institutions or persons; and (3) to coordinate the research, development, and other studies conducted in the fields of arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament by or for other Government agencies. In carrying out his responsibilities under this chapter, the Secretary of State shall, to the maximum extent feasible, make full use of available facilities, Government and private. The authority of the Secretary under this chapter with respect to research, development, and other studies concerning arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament shall be limited to participation in the following:

(a) Control, reduction and elimination of armed forces and armaments

the detection, identification, inspection, monitoring, limitation, reduction, control, and elimination of armed forces and armaments, including thermonuclear, nuclear, missile, conventional, bacteriological, chemical, and radiological weapons:

(b) Weapon detection and identification tests

the techniques and systems of detecting, identifying, inspecting, and monitoring of tests of nuclear, thermonuclear, and other weapons;

(c) Analysis of national budgets and economic indicators

the analysis of national budgets, levels of industrial production, and economic indicators to determine the amounts spent by various countries for armaments ¹ and of all aspects of anti-satellite activities;

(d) Space, earth's surface and underwater regions

the control, reduction, and elimination of armed forces and armaments in space, in areas on and beneath the earth's surface, and in underwater regions;

(e) Structure and operation of international control

the structure and operation of international control and other organizations useful for arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament;

(f) Training of control system personnel

the training of scientists, technicians, and other personnel for manning the control systems which may be created by international arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament agreements;

(g) Danger of war from accident, miscalculation, or surprise attack

the reduction and elimination of the danger of war resulting from accident, miscalculation, or possible surprise attack, including (but not limited to) improvements in the methods of communications between nations;

(h) Economic and political consequences of disarmament

the economic and political consequences of arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament, including the problems of readjustment arising in industry and the reallocation of national resources;

(i) Disarmament implications of foreign and national security policies of United States

the arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament implications of foreign and national security policies of the United States with a view to a better understanding of the significance of such policies for the achievement of arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament;

(j) National security and foreign policy implications of disarmament

the national security and foreign policy implications of arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament proposals with a view to a better understanding of the effect of such proposals upon national security and foreign policy;

(k) Methods for maintenance of peace and security during stages of disarmament

methods for the maintenance of peace and security during different stages of arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament;

(l) War prevention factors

the scientific, economic, political, legal, social, psychological, military, and technological factors related to the prevention of war with a view to a better understanding of how the basic structure of a lasting peace may be established; and

(m) Other related problems

such related problems as the Secretary of State may determine to be in need of research, development, or study in order to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

(Pub. L. 87–297, title III, §301, formerly §31, Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 633; Pub. L. 88–186, §5, Nov. 26, 1963, 77 Stat. 342; Pub. L. 95–108, §3, Aug. 17, 1977, 91 Stat. 871; Pub. L. 97–339, §4, Oct. 15, 1982, 96 Stat. 1636; Pub. L. 103–236, title VII, §719(c), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 501; renumbered §301 and amended Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XII, §1223(6), (21), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–769, 2681-772.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1998—Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(6)(A)–(E), in introductory provisions, inserted "this subchapter in" after "powers in", substituted "Secretary of State" for "Director" wherever appearing and "ensure" for "insure" in two places, struck out "in accordance with procedures established under section 2575 of this title" after "other Government agencies", and substituted "The authority of the Secretary under this chapter with respect to research, development, and other studies concerning arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament shall be limited to participation in the following:" for "The authority of the Director with respect to research, development, and other studies shall be limited to participation in the following insofar as they relate to arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament:".

Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(6)(F), inserted "and" at end.

Subsec. (m). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(6)(B), substituted "Secretary of State" for "Director".

1994—Pub. L. 103–236, in introductory provisions, substituted "fields of arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament" for "field of arms control and disarmament" in three places, in first sentence, inserted "and nonproliferation" after "disarmament", and in fourth sentence, inserted ", nonproliferation," after "arms control" wherever appearing.

1982—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 97–339 inserted "and of all aspects of antisatellite activities".

1977—Pub. L. 95–108 struck out "United States" before "private" in cl. (2) of opening par.

1963—Pub. L. 88–186 inserted "United States" before "private" in cl. (2) of opening par.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1998 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–277 effective Apr. 1, 1999, see section 1201 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6511 of this title.

Report on International Transfer of Conventional Arms

Pub. L. 92–352, title III, §302, July 13, 1972, 86 Stat. 495, directed Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, with cooperation of other agencies, to prepare a comprehensive report on international transfer of conventional arms and submit this report no later than one year after July 13, 1972, with an interim report submitted no later than six months after July 13, 1972.

¹ So in original. Probably should be followed by a comma.

§2572. Patents; availability to general public; protection of background rights

All research within the United States contracted for, sponsored, cosponsored, or authorized under authority of this chapter, shall be provided for in such manner that all information as to uses, products, processes, patents, and other developments resulting from such research developed by Government expenditure will (with such exceptions and limitations, if any, as the Secretary of State may find to be necessary in the public interest) be available to the general public. This section shall not be so construed as to deprive the owner of any background patent relating thereto of such rights as he may have thereunder.

(Pub. L. 87–297, title III, §302, formerly §32, Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 634; renumbered §302 and amended Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XII, §1223(7), (21), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–769, 2681-772.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1998—Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(7), substituted "Secretary of State" for "Director" and "section" for "subsection".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1998 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–277 effective Apr. 1, 1999, see section 1201 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6511 of this title.

§2573. Policy formulation

(a) Formulation

The Secretary of State shall prepare for the President, and the heads of such other Government agencies as the President may determine, recommendations and advice concerning United States arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament policy.

(b) Prohibition

No action shall be taken pursuant to this chapter or any other Act that would obligate the United States to reduce or limit the Armed Forces or armaments of the United States in a militarily significant manner, except pursuant to the treaty-making power of the President set forth in Article II, Section 2, Clause 2 of the Constitution or unless authorized by the enactment of further affirmative legislation by the Congress of the United States.

(c) Statutory construction

Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to authorize any policy or action by any Government agency which would interfere with, restrict, or prohibit the acquisition, possession, or use of firearms by an individual for the lawful purpose of personal defense, sport, recreation, education, or training.

(Pub. L. 87–297, title III, §303, formerly §33, Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 634; Pub. L. 88–186, §3, Nov. 26, 1963, 77 Stat. 342; Pub. L. 103–236, title VII, §709, Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 494; renumbered §303 and amended Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XII, §1223(8), (21), subdiv. B, title XXVI, §2602, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–769, 2681-772, 2681-839.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This chapter, referred to in subsec. (c), was in the original "this chapter" and was translated as reading "this Act", meaning Pub. L. 87–297, Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 631, known as the Arms Control and Disarmament Act, which is classified generally to this chapter, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Amendments

1998—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(8), substituted "Secretary of State" for "Director" and struck out "the Secretary of State," after "the President,".

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 105–277, §2602, added subsec. (c).

1994—Pub. L. 103–236 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: "The Director is authorized and directed to prepare for the President, the Secretary of State, and the heads of such other Government agencies, as the President may determine, recommendations concerning United States arms control and disarmament policy: Provided, however, That no action shall be taken under this chapter or any other law that will obligate the United States to disarm or to reduce or to limit the Armed Forces or armaments of the United States, except pursuant to the treaty making power of the President under the Constitution or unless authorized by further affirmative legislation by the Congress of the United States. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to authorize any policy or action by any Government agency which would interfere with, restrict, or prohibit the acquisition, possession, or use of firearms by an individual for the lawful purpose of personal defense, sport, recreation, education, or training."

1963—Pub. L. 88–186 inserted provision precluding construction of this chapter to authorize the regulation of the possession of firearms by an individual.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1998 Amendment

Amendment by section 1223(8), (21) of Pub. L. 105–277 effective Apr. 1, 1999, see section 1201 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6511 of this title.

§2574. Negotiation management

(a) Responsibilities

The Secretary of State, under the direction of the President, shall have primary responsibility for the preparation, conduct, and management of United States participation in all international negotiations and implementation fora in the field of arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament. In furtherance of these responsibilities, Special Representatives of the President appointed pursuant to section 2567 of this title, shall, as directed by the President, serve as United States Government representatives to international organizations, conferences, and activities relating to the field of nonproliferation, such as the preparations for and conduct of the review relating to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.

(b) Authority

The Secretary of State is authorized—

(1) to formulate plans and make preparations for the establishment, operation, and funding of inspections and control systems which may become part of the United States arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament activities; and

(2) as authorized by law, to put into effect, direct, or otherwise assume United States responsibility for such systems.

(Pub. L. 87–297, title III, §304, formerly §34, Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 634; Pub. L. 103–236, title VII, §710, Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 494; renumbered §304 and amended Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XII, §1223(9), (21), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–769, 2681-772.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1998—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(9)(A)(v), (vi), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 2567 of this title, and struck out "the" after "serve as" in second sentence.

Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(9)(A)(iv), which directed amendment of subsec. (a) by striking "and shall have primary responsibility, whenever directed by the President, for the preparation, conduct, and management of the United States participation in international negotiations and implementation fora in the field of nonproliferation" before period at end of first sentence, was executed by striking language which did not include the word "the" before "United States" to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(9)(A)(i), (ii), in first sentence, substituted "The Secretary of State" for "The Director" and struck out "and the Secretary of State" after "the President".

Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(9)(A)(iii), which directed the insertion of ", nonproliferation," after "fields of arms control", was executed by making the insertion after "field of arms control" to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(9)(D), in introductory provisions, substituted "Secretary of State" for "Director", redesignated pars. (2) and (3) as (1) and (2), respectively, and struck out former par. (1) which read as follows: "for the purpose of conducting negotiations concerning arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament or for the purpose of exercising any other authority given him by this chapter—

"(A) to consult and communicate with, or to direct the consultation and communication with, representatives of other nations or of international organizations, and

"(B) to communicate in the name of the Secretary of State with diplomatic representatives of the United States in the United States or abroad;".

Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(9)(C), redesignated subsec. (c) as (b).

Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(9)(B), struck out subsec. (b) which read as follows: "The Director shall perform functions pursuant to section 2(c) of the Reorganization Plan 8 of 1953 with respect to providing to the United States Information Agency official United States positions and policy on arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament matters for dissemination abroad."

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(9)(C), redesignated subsec. (c) as (b).

1994—Pub. L. 103–236 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to powers and duties of Director to consult with representatives of the United States and other nations, to provide official United States positions on arms control and disarmament matters to the United States Information Agency, and to formulate and implement plans for arms control inspection and control systems.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1998 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–277 effective Apr. 1, 1999, see section 1201 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6511 of this title.

§2575. Repealed. Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XII, §1222, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–768

Section, Pub. L. 87–297, title III, §35, Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 635; Pub. L. 103–236, title VII, §719(d), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 501, related to coordination of Government agencies and resolution of policy differences.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal effective Apr. 1, 1999, see section 1201 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6511 of this title.

§2576. Arms control information

In order to assist the Secretary of State in the performance of his duties with respect to arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament policy and negotiations, any Government agency preparing any legislative or budgetary proposal for—

(1) any program of research, development, testing, engineering, construction, deployment, or modernization with respect to nuclear armaments, nuclear implements of war, military facilities or military vehicles designed or intended primarily for the delivery of nuclear weapons,

(2) any program of research, development, testing, engineering, construction, deployment, or modernization with respect to armaments, ammunition, implements of war, or military facilities, having—

(A) an estimated total program cost in excess of $250,000,000, or

(B) an estimated annual program cost in excess of $50,000,000, or

(3) any other program involving technology with potential military application or weapons systems which such Government agency or the Secretary of State believes may have a significant impact on arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament policy or negotiations,

shall, on a continuing basis, provide the Secretary of State with full and timely access to detailed information with respect to the nature, scope, and purpose of such proposal.

(Pub. L. 87–297, title III, §305, formerly §36, as added Pub. L. 94–141, title I, §146, Nov. 29, 1975, 89 Stat. 758; amended Pub. L. 95–338, §1, Aug. 8, 1978, 92 Stat. 458; Pub. L. 103–236, title VII, §§704(1), 719(e), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 492, 501; renumbered §305 and amended Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XII, §1223(10), (21), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–770, 2681-772.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1998—Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(10), substituted "Secretary of State" for "Director" wherever appearing and, in concluding provisions, struck out ", in accordance with the procedures established pursuant to section 2575 of this title," after "detailed information".

1994—Pub. L. 103–236, §719(e), substituted "information" for "impact information and analysis" in section catchline, redesignated subsec. (a) as entire section, and inserted ", nonproliferation," after "arms control" in introductory provisions and par. (3).

Subsecs. (b), (c). Pub. L. 103–236, §704(1), struck out subsec. (b) which required the Director to assess and analyze certain legislative and budgetary proposals with respect to their impact on arms control and disarmament policy and negotiations and subsec. (c) which prohibited courts from compelling performance of any requirement under this section.

1978—Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 95–338, §1(1), substituted "technology with potential military application or weapons systems" for "weapons systems or technology".

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 95–338, §1(2), inserted provisions requiring requests to be transmitted either as an individual program or as an aggregation of related programs, and classification requirements for transmitted statements.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1998 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–277 effective Apr. 1, 1999, see section 1201 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6511 of this title.

§2577. Verification of compliance

(a) In general

In order to ensure that arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament agreements can be verified, the Secretary of State shall report to Congress, on a timely basis, or upon request by an appropriate committee of the Congress—

(1) in the case of any arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament agreement that has been concluded by the United States, the determination of the Secretary of State as to the degree to which the components of such agreement can be verified;

(2) in the case of any arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament agreement that has entered into force, any significant degradation or alteration in the capacity of the United States to verify compliance of the components of such agreement;

(3) the amount and percentage of research funds expended by the Department of State for the purpose of analyzing issues relating to arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament verification; and

(4) the number of professional personnel assigned to arms control verification on a full-time basis by each Government agency.

(b) Assessments upon request

Upon the request of the chairman or ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate or the Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives, in case of an arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament proposal presented to a foreign country by the United States or presented to the United States by a foreign country, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the Committee on the degree to which elements of the proposal are capable of being verified.

(c) Standard for verification of compliance

In making determinations under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a), the Secretary of State shall assume that all measures of concealment not expressly prohibited could be employed and that standard practices could be altered so as to impede verification.

(d) Rule of construction

Except as otherwise provided for by law, nothing in this section may be construed as requiring the disclosure of sensitive information relating to intelligence sources or methods or persons employed in the verification of compliance with arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament agreements.

(Pub. L. 87–297, title III, §306, formerly §37, as added Pub. L. 95–108, §4, Aug. 17, 1977, 91 Stat. 871; amended Pub. L. 103–236, title VII, §712, Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 495; renumbered §306 and amended Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XII, §1223(11), (21), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–770, 2681-772; Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, §1000(a)(7) [div. B, title XI, §1115], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1536, 1501A-489.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1999—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 106–113, §1000(a)(7) [title XI, §1115(a)], struck out "adequately" before "verified" in introductory provisions.

Subsecs. (b) to (d). Pub. L. 106–113, §1000(a)(7) [title XI, §1115(b)], added subsec. (b) and redesignated former subsecs. (b) and (c) as (c) and (d), respectively. Language in section 1000(a)(7) [title XI, §1115(b)] directing redesignation of subsec. (d) as (e) could not be executed. See 1998 Amendment note below.

1998—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(11)(A), substituted "Secretary of State" for "Director" in introductory provisions and par. (1) and substituted "Department of State" for "Agency" in par. (3).

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(11)(A), substituted "Secretary of State" for "Director".

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(11)(B), struck out heading and text of subsec. (d). Text read as follows: "In order to ensure adherence of the United States to obligations or commitments undertaken in arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament agreements, and in order for the Director to make the assessment required by section 2593a(a)(5) of this title, the Director, or the Director's designee, shall participate in all interagency groups or organizations within the executive branch of Government that assess, analyze, or review United States planned or ongoing policies, programs, or actions that have a direct bearing on United States adherence to obligations undertaken in arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament agreements."

1994—Pub. L. 103–236 substituted "Verification of compliance" for "Verification of Arms Control Agreements" as section catchline and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text consisted of subsecs. (a) to (c) requiring the Director to report to Congress relating to verification of arms control proposals and agreements.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

Committee on International Relations of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Foreign Affairs of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Jan. 5, 2007.

Effective Date of 1998 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–277 effective Apr. 1, 1999, see section 1201 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6511 of this title.

§2577a. Arms control verification

(a) Establishment of working group

The President should establish a working group—

(1) to examine verification approaches to a strategic arms reduction agreement and other arms control agreements; and

(2) to assess the relevance for such agreements of the verification provisions of the Treaty Between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Elimination of Their Intermediate-Range and Shorter-Range Missiles (signed at Washington, December 8, 1987).

(b) Information and data base

(1) The Agency shall allocate sufficient resources to develop and maintain a comprehensive information and data base on verification concepts, research, technologies, and systems. The Agency shall collect, maintain, analyze, and disseminate information pertaining to arms control verification and monitoring, including information regarding—

(A) all current United States bilateral and multilateral arms treaties; and

(B) proposed, prospective, and potential bilateral or multilateral arms treaties in the areas of nuclear, conventional, chemical, and space weapons.

(2) The Agency shall seek to improve United States verification and monitoring activities through the monitoring and support of relevant research and analysis.

(3) The Agency shall provide detailed information on the activities pursuant to this section in its annual report to the Congress.

(Pub. L. 101–216, title I, §105, Dec. 11, 1989, 103 Stat. 1854.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was enacted as part of the Arms Control and Disarmament Amendments Act of 1989, and not as part of the Arms Control and Disarmament Act which comprises this chapter.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Transfer of Functions

"Agency", referred to in subsec. (b), meaning the United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, abolished and functions transferred to Secretary of State, see sections 6511 and 6512 of this title.

§2578. Negotiating records

(a) Preparation of records

The Secretary of State shall establish and maintain records for each arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament agreement to which the United States is a party and which was under negotiation or in force on or after January 1, 1990, which shall include classified and unclassified materials such as instructions and guidance, position papers, reporting cables and memoranda of conversation, working papers, draft texts of the agreement, diplomatic notes, notes verbal, and other internal and external correspondence.

(b) Negotiating and implementation records

In particular, the Secretary of State shall establish and maintain a negotiating and implementation record for each such agreement, which shall be comprehensive and detailed, and shall document all communications between the parties with respect to such agreement. Such records shall be maintained both in hard copy and magnetic media.

(Pub. L. 87–297, title III, §307, formerly §38, as added Pub. L. 103–236, title VII, §713(a), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 496; renumbered §307 and amended Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XII, §1223(12), (21), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–770, 2681-772.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 2578, Pub. L. 87–297, title III, §38, as added Pub. L. 100–213, §3(b), Dec. 24, 1987, 101 Stat. 1445; amended Pub. L. 103–199, title IV, §401(a), Dec. 17, 1993, 107 Stat. 2324, related to reports on activities of Standing Consultative Commission, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–236, title VII, §704(2), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 492.

Amendments

1998—Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(12)(A), substituted "Secretary of State" for "Director".

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(12)(B), struck out heading and text of subsec. (c). Text read as follows: "In order to implement effectively this section, the Director shall ensure that Agency personnel participate throughout the negotiation and implementation phases of all arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament agreements."

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1998 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–277 effective Apr. 1, 1999, see section 1201 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6511 of this title.

§2579. Omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section, Pub. L. 87–297, title III, §308, formerly §39, as added Pub. L. 100–213, §4, Dec. 24, 1987, 101 Stat. 1445; amended Pub. L. 103–236, title VII, §719(f), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 502; renumbered §308 and amended Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XII, §1223(21), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–772, which required the Director of the United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency (whose functions were transferred to the Secretary of State under section 6512 of this title) to provide an annual report to Congress on studies relating to arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament issues, terminated, effective May 15, 2000, pursuant to section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance. See, also, page 155 of House Document No. 103–7.

SUBCHAPTER IV—ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS

§2581. General authority of Secretary of State

In addition to any authorities otherwise available, the Secretary of State in the performance of functions under this chapter is authorized to—

(a) Utilization of other Federal agencies; transfers of supplies, equipment, and surplus property

utilize or employ the services, personnel, equipment, or facilities of any other Government agency, with the consent of the agency concerned, to perform such functions on behalf of the Department of State as may appear desirable. Any Government agency is authorized, notwithstanding any other provision of law, to transfer to or to receive from the Secretary of State, without reimbursement, supplies and equipment other than administrative supplies or equipment. Transfer or receipt of excess property shall be in accordance with the provisions of chapters 1 to 11 of title 40 and division C (except sections 3302, 3307(e), 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I of title 41;

(b) Employment of personnel

appoint and fix the compensation of employees possessing specialized technical expertise without regard to the provisions of title 5 governing appointments in the competitive service and the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates, if the Secretary of State ensures that—

(1) any employee who is appointed under this subsection is not paid at a rate—

(A) in excess of the rate payable for positions of equivalent difficulty or responsibility, or

(B) exceeding the maximum rate payable for grade 15 of the General Schedule; and

(2) the number of employees appointed under this subsection shall not exceed 10 percent of the Department of State's full-time-equivalent positions allocated to carry out the purpose of this chapter.¹

(c) Detail of other agency personnel without prejudice to status or advancement

enter into agreements with other Government agencies, including the military departments through the Secretary of Defense, under which officers or employees of such agencies may be detailed to the Department of State for the performance of service pursuant to this chapter without prejudice to the status or advancement of such officers or employees within their own agencies;

(d) Experts and consultants; stenographic reporting services; compensation and travel expenses; limitation on period of employment; renewal of employment contracts

procure services of experts and consultants or organizations thereof, including stenographic reporting services, as authorized by section 3109 of title 5 and to pay in connection therewith travel expenses of individuals, including transportation and per diem in lieu of subsistence while away from their homes or regular places of business, as authorized by section 5703 of such title: Provided, That no such individual shall be employed for more than 130 days in any fiscal year unless the President certifies that employment of such individual in excess of such number of days is necessary in the national interest: And provided further, That such contracts may be renewed annually;

(e) Employment of outstanding personnel

employ individuals of outstanding ability without compensation in accordance with the provisions of section 4560(b) of title 50 and regulations issued thereunder;

(f) Establishment of scientific and policy advisory board; compensation and expenses

establish a scientific and policy advisory board to advise with and make recommendations to the Secretary of State on United States arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament policy and activities. A majority of the board shall be composed of individuals who have a demonstrated knowledge and technical expertise with respect to arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament matters and who have distinguished themselves in any of the fields of physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology, or engineering, including weapons engineering. The members of the board may receive the compensation and reimbursement for expenses specified for consultants by subsection (d) of this section;

(g) Oaths and sworn statements

administer oaths and take sworn statements in the course of an investigation made pursuant to the Secretary of State's responsibilities under this chapter;

(h) Delegation of functions

delegate, as appropriate, to the Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security or other officers of the Department of State, any authority conferred upon the Secretary of State by the provisions of this chapter; and

(i) Rules and regulations

make, promulgate, issue, rescind, and amend such rules and regulations as may be necessary or desirable to the exercise of any authority conferred upon the Secretary of State by the provisions of this chapter.

(Pub. L. 87–297, title IV, §401, formerly §41, Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 635; Pub. L. 93–332, §1(a), July 8, 1974, 88 Stat. 289; Pub. L. 95–108, §5, Aug. 17, 1977, 91 Stat. 872; Pub. L. 102–228, title IV, §401(b), Dec. 12, 1991, 105 Stat. 1698; Pub. L. 103–236, title VII, §715, Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 498; renumbered §401 and amended Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XII, §1223(13), (21), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–770, 2681-772.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The General Schedule, referred to in subsec. (b), is set out under section 5332 of Title 5.

Codification

In subsec. (a), "chapters 1 to 11 of title 40 and division C (except sections 3302, 3307(e), 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I of title 41" substituted for "the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended" on authority of Pub. L. 107–217, §5(c), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1303, which Act enacted Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, and Pub. L. 111–350, §6(c), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3854, which Act enacted Title 41, Public Contracts.

Amendments

1998—Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(13)(A), substituted "In addition to any authorities otherwise available, the Secretary of State in the performance of functions under this chapter" for "In the performance of his functions, the Director" in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(13)(B), (C), substituted "Department of State" for "Agency" and "Secretary of State" for "Director", and struck out "It is the intent of this section that the Director rely upon the Department of State for general administrative services in the United States and abroad to the extent agreed upon between the Secretary of State and the Director." after "may appear desirable."

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(13)(B), (D)(i), in introductory provisions, substituted "Secretary of State" for "Director" and struck out "appoint officers and employees, including attorneys, for the Agency in accordance with the provisions of title 5 governing appointment in the competitive service, and fix their compensation in accordance with chapter 51 and with subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title, relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates, except that the Director may, to the extent the Director determines necessary to the discharge of his responsibilities," before "appoint and fix".

Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(13)(D)(ii), substituted "subsection" for "exception" in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(13)(B), (D)(iii), substituted "subsection" for "exception", "Department of State's" for "Agency's", and "positions allocated to carry out the purpose of this chapter" for "ceiling".

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(13)(B), substituted "Department of State" for "Agency".

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(13)(G), amended subsec. (f) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (f) read as follows: "establish advisory boards to advise with and make recommendations to the Director on United States arms control and disarmament policy and activities. The members of such boards may receive the compensation and reimbursement for expenses specified for consultants by subsection (d) of this section;".

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(13)(B), (E), (F), redesignated subsec. (h) as (g), substituted "Secretary of State's" for "Director's", and struck out former subsec. (g) which read as follows: "permit, under such terms and conditions as he may prescribe, any officer or employee of the Agency, in connection with the attendance by such officer or employee at meetings or in performing advisory services concerned with the functions or activities of the Agency, to accept payment, in cash or in kind, from any private agency or organization, or from any individual affiliated with such agency or organization, for travel and subsistence expenses, such payment to be retained by such officer or employee to cover the cost thereof or to be deposited to the credit of the appropriation from which the cost thereof is paid;".

Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(13)(B), (F), (H), redesignated subsec. (i) as (h) and substituted "Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security" for "Deputy Director", "Department of State" for "Agency", and "Secretary of State" for "Director". Former subsec. (h) redesignated (g).

Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(13)(B), (F), redesignated subsec. (j) as (i) and substituted "Secretary of State" for "Director". Former subsec. (i) redesignated (h).

Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(13)(F), redesignated subsec. (j) as (i).

1994—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–236 substituted "except that the Director may, to the extent the Director determines necessary to the discharge of his responsibilities, appoint and fix the compensation of employees possessing specialized technical expertise without regard to the provisions of title 5 governing appointments in the competitive service and the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates, if the Director ensures that—" for "except that during the 2-year period beginning on August 17, 1977, the Director may, to the extent he deems necessary to the discharge of his responsibilities, appoint and fix the compensation of officers and employees for the Agency without regard to such provisions, subject to the following requirements:", added pars. (1) and (2), and struck out former pars. (1) to (3) which read as follows:

"(1) an officer or employee whose compensation is fixed under the foregoing exception may not be paid a salary at a rate in excess of the rate payable under such chapter 51 and such subchapter III for positions of equivalent difficulty or responsibility except for (A) those officers and employees whose compensation is fixed by law, and (B) scientific and technical personnel who may be compensated at a rate not to exceed the rate in effect for grade GS–18 of the General Schedule;

"(2) the Director shall make adequate provision for administrative review of any determination to suspend or dismiss any officer or employee appointed under the foregoing exception; and

"(3) an officer or employee of the Agency serving under a career or career conditional appointment on August 17, 1977, may not be involuntarily deprived, while employed by the Agency, of any rights normally granted such officer or employee in the competitive service;".

1991—Subsecs. (h) to (j). Pub. L. 102–228 added subsec. (h) and redesignated former subsecs. (h) and (i) as (i) and (j), respectively.

1977—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 95–108, §5(a), incorporated existing provisions into introductory paragraph, and as so incorporated, revised terminology to reflect current classification of civil service laws, etc., and inserted provisions authorizing the Director to appoint and fix compensation of officers and employees of the agency, without regard to the provisions of title 5, during a two-year period beginning Aug. 17, 1977, and added pars. (1) to (3).

Subsecs. (g) to (i). Pub. L. 95–108, §5(b), added subsec. (g) and redesignated former subsecs. (g) and (h) as (h) and (i), respectively.

1974—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 93–332 substituted "as authorized by section 3109 of title 5" for "as authorized by section 55a of title 5, at rates not to exceed $100 per diem for individuals", "section 5703 of such title" for "section 73b–2 of title 5" and "130 days" for "one hundred days".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1998 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–277 effective Apr. 1, 1999, see section 1201 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6511 of this title.

Executive Documents

Delegation of Authority To Make Certifications Under Section 41(d) of the Arms Control and Disarmament Act

Memorandum of the President of the United States, Aug. 18, 1990, 55 F.R. 37693, provided:

Memorandum for the Director of the United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency

By virtue of the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States, including section 301 of title 3 of the United States Code, you are hereby delegated the authority set forth in section 41(d) of the Arms Control and Disarmament Act (22 U.S.C. 2581(d)) to certify that the employment of persons referred to in that section in excess of the number of days set forth in that section is necessary in the national interest.

You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.

George Bush.      

[For abolition, transfer of functions, and treatment of references to United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, see section 6511 et seq. of this title.]

¹ So in original. The period probably should be a semicolon.

§§2582, 2583. Repealed. Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XII, §1222, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–768

Section 2582, Pub. L. 87–297, title IV, §42, Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 636; Pub. L. 96–465, title II, §2204(a), Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2159, related to appointment or employment of Foreign Service personnel.

Section 2583, Pub. L. 87–297, title IV, §43, Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 636, related to exemption from provisions of law relating to contracts or expenditures of Government funds.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal effective Apr. 1, 1999, see section 1201 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6511 of this title.

§2584. Dual compensation exemption

Members of advisory boards and consultants may serve as such without regard to any Federal law limiting the reemployment of retired officers or employees or governing the simultaneous receipt of compensation and retired pay or annuities, subject to section 5532 ¹ of title 5. This section shall apply only to individuals carrying out activities related to arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament.

(Pub. L. 87–297, title IV, §402, formerly §44, Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 636; Pub. L. 88–448, title IV, §401(d), Aug. 19, 1964, 78 Stat. 490; renumbered §402 and amended Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XII, §1223(14), (21), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–771, 2681-772.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

"Section 5532 of title 5" substituted in text for "section 201 of the Dual Compensation Act" [5 U.S.C. 3102], on authority of section 7(b) of Pub. L. 89–554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 631, section 1 of which enacted Title 5, Government Organization and Employees. Section 5532 of title 5 was repealed by Pub. L. 106–65, div. A, title VI, §651(a)(1), Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 664.

Amendments

1998—Pub. L. 105–277, in section catchline, struck out "Conflict of interest and" before "dual compensation", in first sentence, substituted "Members of advisory boards and consultants may serve as such without regard to any" for "The members of the General Advisory Committee created by section 2566 of this title, and the members of the advisory boards, the consultants, and the individuals of outstanding ability employed without compensation, all of which are provided in section 2581 of this title, may serve as such without regard to the provisions of section 281, 283, 284, or 1914 of title 18, or of section 190 of the Revised Statutes (5 U.S.C. 99), or of any other Federal law imposing restrictions, requirements, or penalties in relation to the employment of individuals, the performance of services, or the payment or receipt of compensation in connection with any claim, proceeding or matter involving the United States Government, except insofar as such provisions of law may prohibit any such individual from receiving compensation from a source other than a nonprofit educational institution in respect of any particular matter in which the Agency is directly interested. Nor shall such service be considered as employment or holding of office or position bringing such individual within the provisions of sections 3323(b) and 8344 of title 5, or any other", and inserted at end "This section shall apply only to individuals carrying out activities related to arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament."

1964—Pub. L. 88–448 struck out provisions which stated that such service shall not be considered as employment or holding of office or position bringing such individual within the provisions of section 59a of title 5, and inserted ", subject to section 3102 of title 5".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1998 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–277 effective Apr. 1, 1999, see section 1201 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6511 of this title.

Effective Date of 1964 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 88–448 effective on first day of first month which begins later than ninetieth day following Aug. 19, 1964, see Pub. L. 88–448, title IV, §403, Aug. 19, 1964, 78 Stat. 496.

Termination of Advisory Committees and Boards

Advisory committees and boards, in existence on Jan. 5, 1973, to terminate not later than the expiration of the 2-year period following Jan. 5, 1973, unless, in the case of a committee or board established by the President or an officer of the Federal Government, such committee or board is renewed by appropriate action prior to the expiration of such 2-year period, or in the case of a committee or board established by the Congress, its duration is otherwise provided by law. See sections 1001(2) and 1013 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.

¹ See Codification note below.

§§2585 to 2588. Repealed. Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XII, §1222, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–768

Section 2585, Pub. L. 87–297, title IV, §45, Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 637; Pub. L. 88–186, §2, Nov. 26, 1963, 77 Stat. 341; Pub. L. 94–141, title I, §147, Nov. 29, 1975, 89 Stat. 759; 1978 Reorg. Plan No. 2, §102, eff. Jan. 1, 1979, 43 F.R. 36037, 92 Stat. 3783; Pub. L. 97–339, §3, Oct. 15, 1982, 96 Stat. 1635; Pub. L. 103–236, title VII, §716, Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 498, related to national security requirements.

Section 2586, Pub. L. 87–297, title IV, §46, Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 638, related to Comptroller General audit of contracts.

Section 2587, Pub. L. 87–297, title IV, §47, Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 638, related to transfer of activities and facilities to Arms Control and Disarmament Agency.

Section 2588, Pub. L. 87–297, title IV, §48, Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 638; Pub. L. 96–465, title II, §2204(b), Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2159; Pub. L. 99–550, §2(c), Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3070; Pub. L. 101–216, title I, §106, Dec. 11, 1989, 103 Stat. 1854, related to use of funds by Director.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal effective Apr. 1, 1999, see section 1201 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6511 of this title.

§§2589, 2590. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–236, title VII, §717(a)(1), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 498

Section 2589, Pub. L. 87–297, title IV, §49, Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 639; Pub. L. 88–186, §§1, 4, Nov. 26, 1963, 77 Stat. 341, 342; Pub. L. 89–27, May 27, 1965, 79 Stat. 118; Pub. L. 90–314, May 23, 1968, 82 Stat. 129; Pub. L. 91–246, May 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 207; Pub. L. 92–352, title III, §301, July 13, 1972, 86 Stat. 494; Pub. L. 93–332, §1(b), July 8, 1974, 88 Stat. 289; Pub. L. 94–141, title I, §§141, 148, Nov. 29, 1975, 89 Stat. 757, 760; Pub. L. 95–108, §6, Aug. 17, 1977, 91 Stat. 873; Pub. L. 95–338, §§2, 3, Aug. 8, 1978, 92 Stat. 458, 459; Pub. L. 96–66, §2(a), Sept. 21, 1979, 93 Stat. 414; Pub. L. 97–339, §2(a), Oct. 15, 1982, 96 Stat. 1635; Pub. L. 98–202, §1, Dec. 2, 1983, 97 Stat. 1381; Pub. L. 99–93, title VII, §§701, 702, Aug. 16, 1985, 99 Stat. 444; Pub. L. 100–213, §2, Dec. 24, 1987, 101 Stat. 1444; Pub. L. 101–216, title I, §101, Dec. 11, 1989, 103 Stat. 1853; Pub. L. 102–228, title IV, §401(a), Dec. 12, 1991, 105 Stat. 1698; Pub. L. 103–236, title I, §106(b), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 391, authorized appropriations to carry out purposes of this chapter.

Section 2590, Pub. L. 87–297, title IV, §50, Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 639; Pub. L. 94–141, title I, §149, Nov. 29, 1975, 89 Stat. 760, required submission of reports to Congress on Agency activities.

§2591. Repealed. Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XII, §1222, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–768

Section, Pub. L. 87–297, title IV, §49, formerly §51, as added Pub. L. 98–202, §4, Dec. 2, 1983, 97 Stat. 1382; amended Pub. L. 103–199, title IV, §401(b), Dec. 17, 1993, 107 Stat. 2324; renumbered §49 and amended Pub. L. 103–236, title VII, §§717(a)(2), 719(g), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 498, 502, related to specialists fluent in Russian or other languages of the independent states of the former Soviet Union.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal effective Apr. 1, 1999, see section 1201 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6511 of this title.

§2592. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–236, title VII, §704(3), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 492

Section, Pub. L. 87–297, title IV, §52, as added Pub. L. 99–93, title VII, §703, Aug. 16, 1985, 99 Stat. 444; amended Pub. L. 100–213, §5, Dec. 24, 1987, 101 Stat. 1446; Pub. L. 103–199, title IV, §401(c), Dec. 17, 1993, 107 Stat. 2324, related to reports on adherence to and compliance with arms control agreements.

§§2592a, 2592b. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–199, title IV, §403(a)(1), (b)(1), Dec. 17, 1993, 107 Stat. 2325

Section 2592a, Pub. L. 99–145, title X, §1002, Nov. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. 705; Pub. L. 100–456, div. A, title IX, §905(a), Sept. 29, 1988, 102 Stat. 2032, related to submission by President of annual report to Congress on Soviet compliance with arms control commitments.

Section 2592b, Pub. L. 100–456, div. A, title IX, §906, Sept. 29, 1988, 102 Stat. 2033, related to submission by President of annual report to Congress on arms control strategy of the United States.

§2593. Repealed. Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XII, §1222, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–768

Section, Pub. L. 87–297, title IV, §50, formerly §53, as added Pub. L. 100–213, §6(a), Dec. 24, 1987, 101 Stat. 1446; renumbered §50 Pub. L. 103–236, title VII, §717(a)(2), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 498, related to Inspector General of the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal effective Apr. 1, 1999, see section 1201 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6511 of this title.

§2593a. Annual report to Congress

(a) In general

Not later than April 15 of each year, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report prepared by the Secretary of State with the concurrence of the Director of Central Intelligence and in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Energy, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on the status of United States policy and actions with respect to arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament. Such report shall include—

(1) a detailed statement concerning the arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament objectives of the executive branch of Government for the forthcoming year;

(2) a detailed assessment of the status of any ongoing arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament negotiations, including a comprehensive description of negotiations or other activities during the preceding year and an appraisal of the status and prospects for the forthcoming year;

(3) a detailed assessment of adherence of the United States to obligations undertaken in arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament agreements, including information on the policies and organization of each relevant agency or department of the United States to ensure adherence to such obligations, a description of national security programs with a direct bearing on questions of adherence to such obligations and of steps being taken to ensure adherence, and a compilation of any substantive questions raised during the preceding year and any corrective action taken;

(4) a detailed assessment of the adherence of other nations to obligations undertaken in all arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament agreements or commitments, including the Missile Technology Control Regime, to which the United States is a participating state, including information on actions taken by each nation with regard to the size, structure, and disposition of its military forces in order to comply with arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament agreements or commitments, and shall include, in the case of each agreement or commitment about which compliance questions exist—

(A) a description of each significant issue raised and efforts made and contemplated with the other participating state to seek resolution of the difficulty;

(B) an assessment of damage, if any, to the United States security and other interests; and

(C) recommendations as to any steps that should be considered to redress any damage to United States national security and to reduce compliance problems;

(5) a discussion of any material noncompliance by foreign governments with their binding commitments to the United States with respect to the prevention of the spread of nuclear explosive devices (as defined in section 6305(4) of this title) by non-nuclear-weapon states (as defined in section 6305(5) of this title) or the acquisition by such states of unsafeguarded special nuclear material (as defined in section 6305(8) of this title), including—

(A) a net assessment of the aggregate military significance of all such violations;

(B) a statement of the compliance policy of the United States with respect to violations of those commitments; and

(C) what actions, if any, the President has taken or proposes to take to bring any nation committing such a violation into compliance with those commitments; and

(6) a specific identification, to the maximum extent practicable in unclassified form, of each and every question that exists with respect to compliance by other countries with arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament agreements with the United States.

(b) Classification of report

The report required by this section shall be submitted in unclassified form, with classified annexes, as appropriate. The portions of this report described in paragraphs (4) and (5) of subsection (a) shall summarize in detail, at least in classified annexes, the information, analysis, and conclusions relevant to possible noncompliance by other nations that are provided by United States intelligence agencies.

(c) Reporting consecutive noncompliance

If the President in consecutive reports submitted to the appropriate congressional committees under this section reports that any designated nation is not in full compliance with its binding nonproliferation commitments to the United States, then the President shall include in the second such report an assessment of what actions are necessary to compensate for such violations.

(d) Additional requirement

Each report required by this section shall include a discussion of each significant issue described in subsection (a)(6) that was contained in a previous report issued under this section during 1995, or after December 31, 1995, until the question or concern has been resolved and such resolution has been reported in detail to the appropriate committees of Congress (as defined in section 1102(1) of the Arms Control, Non-Proliferation, and Security Assistance Act of 1999).

(e) Annual report

(1) In general

Not later than June 15 of each year described in paragraph (2), the Director of National Intelligence shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains a detailed assessment, consistent with the provision of classified information and intelligence sources and methods, of the adherence of other nations to obligations undertaken in all arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament agreements or commitments to which the United States is a party, including information of cases in which any such nation has behaved inconsistently with respect to its obligations undertaken in such agreements or commitments.

(2) Covered year

A year described in this paragraph is a year in which the President fails to submit the report required by subsection (a) by not later than April 15 of such year.

(3) Form

The report required by this subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex if necessary.

(f) Appropriate congressional committees defined

In this section, the term "appropriate congressional committees" means—

(1) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and

(2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.

(Pub. L. 87–297, title IV, §403, formerly §51, as added and amended Pub. L. 103–236, title VII, §717(a)(3), title VIII, §828(a), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 498, 520; renumbered §403 and amended, Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XII, §1223(15), (21), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–771, 2681-772; Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, §1000(a)(7) [div. B, title XI, §1113], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1536, 1501A-487; Pub. L. 107–228, div. B, title XI, §1103, Sept. 30, 2002, 116 Stat. 1426; Pub. L. 113–66, div. A, title XII, §1247, Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 924; Pub. L. 114–92, div. A, title XII, §1272, Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 1076.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 1102(1) of the Arms Control, Non-Proliferation, and Security Assistance Act of 1999, referred to in subsec. (d), is section 1000(a)(7) [div. B, title XI, §1102(1)] of Pub. L. 106–113, which is set out as a note under section 2652c of this title.

Amendments

2015—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 114–92 amended subsec. (e) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "Not later than May 15 of each year, the President shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the most-recent report required by this section."

2013—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–66, §1247(a)(1), substituted "the appropriate congressional committees" for "the Speaker of the House of Representatives and to the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate" in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 113–66, §1247(a)(2), substituted "appropriate congressional committees" for "Congress".

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 113–66, §1247(b)(2), added subsec. (e). Former subsec. (e) redesignated (f).

Pub. L. 113–66, §1247(a)(3), added subsec. (e).

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 113–66, §1247(b)(1), redesignated subsec. (e) as (f).

2002—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107–228 substituted "April 15" for "January 31" in introductory provisions.

1999—Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 106–113, §1000(a)(7) [title XI, §1113(a)(1)(A)–(C)], in introductory provisions, inserted "or commitments, including the Missile Technology Control Regime," before "to which", "or commitments" before ", and shall", and "or commitment" before "about which".

Subsec. (a)(6). Pub. L. 106–113, §1000(a)(7) [title XI, §1113(a)(1)(D), (2), (3)], added par. (6).

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 106–113, §1000(a)(7) [title XI, §1113(b)], added subsec. (d).

1998—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(15)(A)(ii), (iii), in introductory provisions, substituted "Secretary of State with the concurrence of the Director of Central Intelligence and in consultation with" for "Director, in consultation with the Secretary of State," and "and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" for "the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Director of Central Intelligence".

Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(15)(A)(i), inserted ", nonproliferation," after "arms control".

Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(15)(A)(iv), (v), redesignated par. (3) as (2) and struck out former par. (2) which read as follows: "a detailed statement concerning the nonproliferation objectives of the executive branch of Government for the forthcoming year;".

Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(15)(A)(v), redesignated par. (5) as (3). Former par. (3) redesignated (2).

Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(15)(A)(i), inserted ", nonproliferation," after "arms control".

Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(15)(A)(iv), (v), redesignated par. (6) as (4) and struck out former par. (4) which read as follows: "a detailed assessment of the status of any ongoing nonproliferation negotiations or other activities, including a comprehensive description of the negotiations or other activities during the preceding year and an appraisal of the status and prospects for the forthcoming year;".

Subsec. (a)(5) to (7). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(15)(A)(v), redesignated pars. (5) to (7) as (3) to (5), respectively.

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(15)(B), inserted at end "The portions of this report described in paragraphs (4) and (5) of subsection (a) shall summarize in detail, at least in classified annexes, the information, analysis, and conclusions relevant to possible noncompliance by other nations that are provided by United States intelligence agencies."

1994—Subsec. (a)(5) to (7). Pub. L. 103–236, §828(a)(1)–(3), struck out "and" at end of par. (5), substituted "; and" for period at end of par. (6), and added par. (7).

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 103–236, §828(a)(4), added subsec. (c).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

Reference to the Director of Central Intelligence or the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency in the Director's capacity as the head of the intelligence community deemed to be a reference to the Director of National Intelligence. Reference to the Director of Central Intelligence or the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency in the Director's capacity as the head of the Central Intelligence Agency deemed to be a reference to the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. See section 1081(a), (b) of Pub. L. 108–458, set out as a note under section 3001 of Title 50, War and National Defense.

Effective Date of 1998 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–277 effective Apr. 1, 1999, see section 1201 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6511 of this title.

Effective Date of 1994 Amendment

Amendment by section 828(a) of Pub. L. 103–236 effective 60 days after Apr. 30, 1994, see section 831 of Pub. L. 103–236, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6301 of this title.

United States Participation in Open Skies Treaty

Pub. L. 116–92, div. A, title XII, §1234(a), (d), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1648, 1649, provided that:

"(a) Notification Required.—Not later than 120 days before the provision of notice of intent to withdraw the United States from the Open Skies Treaty to either treaty depository pursuant to Article XV of the Treaty, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State shall jointly submit to the congressional defense committees [Committees on Armed Services and Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives], the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a notification that—

"(1) such withdrawal is in the best interests of the United States national security; and

"(2) the other state parties to the Treaty have been consulted with respect to such withdrawal.

"(d) Definition of Open Skies Treaty; Treaty.—In this section [enacting this note], the term 'Open Skies Treaty' or 'Treaty' means the Treaty on Open Skies, done at Helsinki March 24, 1992, and entered into force January 1, 2002."

Notification of Breach of INF Treaty by the Russian Federation

Pub. L. 115–91, div. A, title XII, §§1244(a), 1246, Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1673, 1675, as amended by Pub. L. 116–92, div. A, title XII, §1235(c), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1650, provided that:

SEC. 1244. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT RELATED TO RUSSIAN FEDERATION DEVELOPMENT OF NONCOMPLIANT SYSTEMS AND UNITED STATES ACTIONS REGARDING MATERIAL BREACH OF INF TREATY BY THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION.

"(a) Notification by Director of National Intelligence.—

"(1) In general.—The Director of National Intelligence shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of any development, deployment, or test of a system by the Russian Federation that the Director determines is inconsistent with the INF Treaty.

"(2) Deadline.—A notification under this subsection shall be made not later than 15 days after the date on which the Director makes the determination under this subsection with respect to which the notification is required.

"(3) Sunset.—The notification requirement under paragraph (1) shall be in effect so long as the INF Treaty remains in force.

SEC. 1246. DEFINITIONS.

"In this subtitle [subtitle E (§§1241–1246) of title XII of div. A of Pub. L. 115–91, enacting this note and provisions set out as a note under section 2551 of this title]:

"(1) Appropriate congressional committees.—The term 'appropriate congressional committees' means—

"(A) the Select Committee on Intelligence, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and

"(B) the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

"(2) INF treaty.—The term 'INF Treaty' means the Treaty between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Elimination of Their Intermediate-Range and Shorter-Range Missiles, signed at Washington December 8, 1987, and entered into force June 1, 1988.

"(3) Intelligence community.—The term 'intelligence community' has the meaning given the term in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003(4)).

"(4) New start treaty.—The term 'New START Treaty' means the Treaty between the United States of America and the Russian Federation on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms, signed at Prague April 8, 2010, and entered into force February 5, 2011.

"(5) Open skies treaty.—The term 'Open Skies Treaty' means the Treaty on Open Skies, done at Helsinki March 24, 1992, and entered into force January 1, 2002."

Report on Non-Compliance by the Russian Federation With Its Obligations Under the INF Treaty

Pub. L. 113–291, div. A, title XII, §1244, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3564, as amended by Pub. L. 116–92, div. A, title XII, §1235(a), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1649, provided that:

"(a) Findings.—Congress makes the following findings:

"(1) It was the object and purpose of the INF Treaty to eliminate the production or deployment of ground launched ballistic and cruise missiles with a range of between 500 and 5,500 kilometers, which was accomplished in 1992.

"(2) The July 2014 Department of State annual report on 'Adherence to and Compliance with Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Disarmament Agreements and Commitments' stated that 'The United States has determined that the Russian Federation is in violation of its obligations under the INF Treaty not to possess, produce, or flight-test a ground-launched cruise missile (GLCM) with a range capability of 500km to 5,500km, or to possess or produce launchers of such missiles.'.

"(3) In a letter to the Senate Armed Services Committee dated October 23, 2014, General Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, wrote 'these violations are a serious challenge to the security of the United States and our allies. These actions, particularly when placed in the broader context of Russian regional aggression, must be met with a strategic response.'.

"(b) Sense of Congress.—It is the sense of Congress that—

"(1) the Russian Federation's actions in violation of its obligations under the INF Treaty adversely affect the national security of the United States and its allies, including the members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and those in East Asia;

"(2) the Government of the Russian Federation is responsible for this violation and also for returning to compliance with the INF Treaty;

"(3) it is in the national security interests of the United States and its allies for the INF Treaty to remain in effect and for the Russian Federation to return to full and verifiable compliance with all its obligations under the INF Treaty; and

"(4) as identified in section 1061 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Public Law 113–66; 127 Stat. 865), the President should take appropriate actions to resolve the issues relating to noncompliance by the Russian Federation with its obligations under the INF Treaty.

"(c) Report Required.—

"(1) In general.—Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 19, 2014], the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on noncompliance by the Russian Federation with its obligations under the INF Treaty.

"(2) Elements.—The report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following:

"(A) An assessment of the effect of Russian noncompliance on the national security interests of the United States and its allies, including the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and those in East Asia.

"(B) A description of the President's plan to resolve issues related to Russian noncompliance, including—

"(i) actions that have been taken, and what further actions are planned or warranted by the United States;

"(ii) plans to address Russian noncompliance diplomatically with the Russian Federation to resolve concerns about such noncompliance and bring Russia back into full compliance with the INF Treaty;

"(iii) an assessment of possible steps (including verification measures) that would permit confidence that the Russian Federation has returned to full compliance; and

"(iv) the status of any United States efforts to develop coordinated or cooperative responses with allies.

"(C) An assessment of whether Russian noncompliance threatens the viability of the INF Treaty, whether such noncompliance constitutes a material breach of the INF Treaty, and whether it is in the interests of the United States to remain a party to the INF Treaty if such noncompliance continues.

"(3) Form.—The report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.

"(d) Briefings Required.—

"(1) In general.—At the time of the submission of the report required under subsection (c), and every six months thereafter until the date on which the Russian Federation is in compliance with its obligations under the INF Treaty, the Secretary of State, jointly with the Secretary of Defense and the heads of such other departments or agencies as appropriate, shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the status of United States efforts to resolve its concerns relating to noncompliance by the Russian Federation with its obligations under the INF Treaty.

"(2) Sunset.—The briefing requirement under paragraph (1) shall be in effect so long as the INF Treaty remains in force.

"(e) Notification.—In the event the President determines that the Russian Federation has deployed, or intends to deploy, systems that violate the INF Treaty, the President shall promptly notify the appropriate congressional committees of such determination and any plans to respond to such deployments.

"(f) Definitions.—In this section:

"(1) Appropriate congressional committees.—The term 'appropriate congressional committees' means—

"(A) the congressional defense committees [Committees on Armed Services and Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives];

"(B) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and

"(C) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.

"(2) INF treaty.—The term 'INF Treaty' means the Treaty Between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Elimination of Their Intermediate-Range and Shorter-Range Missiles, commonly referred to as the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, signed at Washington December 8, 1987, and entered into force June 1, 1988."

Notification and Review of Potentially Significant Arms Control Noncompliance

Pub. L. 113–291, div. A, title XII, §1267, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3584, provided that:

"(a) Notice to President.—If the Secretary of Defense, after consultation with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, has substantial reason to believe that there is a case of foreign activity that would pose a significant threat to United States national security interests and that may be inconsistent with an arms control treaty to which the United States is a party, and such case is not included in, or is significantly different from a case included in, the most-recent annual report submitted to Congress pursuant to section 403 of the Arms Control and Disarmament Act (22 U.S.C. 2593a), the Secretary of Defense shall notify the President of such belief of the Secretary.

"(b) Referral to Secretary of State.—If the President receives a notification from the Secretary of Defense under subsection (a), the President shall promptly refer the matter to the Secretary of State to arrange for an inter-agency review of the case in order to provide for an assessment of whether the case constitutes a significant case of non-compliance with an arms control treaty to which the United States is a party.

"(c) Notice to Congress.—Not later than 60 days after the date on which the President makes a referral under subsection (b), the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress the results of the assessment of the case with respect to which the referral was made under subsection (b).

"(d) Definition.—In this section, the term 'appropriate congressional committees' means—

"(1) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and

"(2) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives."

Requirement for Transmittal of Summaries

Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, §1000(a)(7) [div. B, title XI, §1118], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1536, 1501A-489, provided that: "Whenever a United States delegation engaging in negotiations on arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament submits to the Secretary of State a summary of the activities of the delegation or the status of those negotiations, a copy of each such summary shall be further transmitted by the Secretary of State to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and to the Committee on International Relations [now Committee on Foreign Affairs] of the House of Representatives promptly."

Transmission of Executive Branch Reports Providing Congress With Classified Summaries of Arms Control Developments

Pub. L. 105–261, div. A, title XV, §1502, Oct. 17, 1998, 112 Stat. 2171, as amended by Pub. L. 106–65, div. A, title X, §1067(3), Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 774, provided that:

"(a) Reporting Requirement.—The Director of the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency (or the Secretary of State, if the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency becomes an element of the Department of State) shall transmit to the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives on a periodic basis reports containing classified summaries of arms control developments.

"(b) Contents of Reports.—The reports required by subsection (a) shall include information reflecting the activities of forums established to consider issues relating to treaty implementation and treaty compliance."

Executive Documents

Delegation of Functions

For delegation of congressional reporting functions of President under this section, see section 1 of Ex. Ord. No. 13313, July 31, 2003, 68 F.R. 46073, set out as a note under section 301 of Title 3, The President.

§2593b. Repealed. Pub. L. 117–81, div. E, title LI, §5114(b)(4), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2352

Section, Pub. L. 87–297, title IV, §404, formerly §52, as added Pub. L. 103–236, title VII, §717(a)(3), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 499; renumbered §404 and amended Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XII, §1223(16), (21), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–772, related to public annual report on world military expenditures and arms transfers.

§§2593c, 2593d. Repealed. Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XII, §1222, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–768

Section 2953c, Pub. L. 87–297, title IV, §53, as added Pub. L. 103–236, title VII, §718(a), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 500, related to requirement for authorization of appropriations.

Section 2593d, Pub. L. 87–297, title IV, §54, as added Pub. L. 103–236, title VII, §718(a), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 500, related to transfers and reprogrammings of funds.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal effective Apr. 1, 1999, see section 1201 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6511 of this title.

§2593e. Measures against persons involved in activities that violate arms control treaties or agreements with the United States

(a) Reports on persons that violate treaties or agreements

(1) In general

Not later than 30 days after the submittal to Congress of an annual report on the status of United States policy and actions with respect to arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament pursuant to section 2593a of this title, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report, consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods, identifying every person with respect to whom there is credible information indicating that—

(A) the person—

(i)(I) is an individual who is a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a country described in paragraph (2); or

(II) is an entity organized under the laws of a country described in paragraph (2); and

(ii) has engaged in any activity that contributed to or is a significant factor in the President's or the Secretary of State's determination that such country is not in full compliance with its obligations as further described in paragraph (2); or

(B) the person has provided material support for such non-compliance to a person described in subparagraph (A).

(2) Country described

A country described in this paragraph is a country (other than a country described in paragraph (3)) that the President or the Secretary of State has determined, in the most recent annual report described in paragraph (1), to be not in full compliance with its obligations undertaken in all arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament agreements or commitments to which the United States is a participating state.

(3) Excluded countries

The following countries are not described for purposes of paragraph (2):

(A) The United States.

(B) Any country determined by the Director of National Intelligence to be closely cooperating in intelligence matters with the United States in the period covered by the most recent annual report described in paragraph (1), regardless of the extent of the compliance of such country with the obligations described in paragraph (2) during such period.

(b) Imposition of measures

Except as provided in subsections (d), (e), and (f), the President shall impose the measures described in subsection (c) with respect to each person identified in a report under subsection (a).

(c) Measures described

(1) In general

The measures to be imposed with respect to a person under subsection (b) are the head of any executive agency (as defined in section 133 of title 41) may not enter into, renew, or extend a contract for the procurement of goods or services with the person.

(2) Exception for major routes of supply

The requirement to impose measures under paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to any contract for the procurement of goods or services along a major route of supply to a zone of active combat or major contingency operation.

(3) Requirement to revise regulations

(A) In general

Not later than 90 days after December 23, 2016, the Federal Acquisition Regulation, the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, and the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards shall be revised to implement paragraph (1).

(B) Certifications

The revisions to the Federal Acquisition Regulation under subparagraph (A) shall include a requirement for a certification from each person that is a prospective contractor that the person, and any person owned or controlled by the person, does not engage in any activity described in subsection (a)(1)(A)(ii).

(C) Remedies

If the head of an executive agency determines that a person has submitted a false certification under subparagraph (B) on or after the date on which the applicable revision of the Federal Acquisition Regulation required by this paragraph becomes effective—

(i) the head of that executive agency shall terminate a contract with such person or debar or suspend such person from eligibility for Federal contracts for a period of not less than 2 years;

(ii) any such debarment or suspension shall be subject to the procedures that apply to debarment and suspension under the Federal Acquisition Regulation under subpart 9.4 of part 9 of title 48, Code of Federal Regulations; and

(iii) the Administrator of General Services shall include on the List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Nonprocurement Programs maintained by the Administrator under part 9 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation each person that is debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment or suspension by the head of an executive agency on the basis of a determination of a false certification under subparagraph (B).

(d) Waiver for lack of knowing violation

(1) In general

The President may waive the application of measures on a case-by-case basis under subsection (b) with respect to a person if the President—

(A) determines that—

(i)(I) in the case of a person described in subsection (a)(1)(A), the person did not knowingly engage in any activity described in such subsection;

(II) in the case of a person described in subsection (a)(1)(B), the person conducted or facilitated a transaction or transactions with, or provided financial services to, a person described in subsection (a)(1)(A) that did not knowingly engage in any activity described in such subsection; and

(III) in the case of a person described in subsection (a)(1)(A) or (a)(1)(B), the person has terminated the activity for which otherwise covered by such subsection or has provided verifiable assurances that the person will terminate such activity; and

(ii) the waiver is in the national security interest of the United States; and

(B) submits to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the determination and the reasons for the determination.

(2) Form of report

The report required by paragraph (1)(B) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.

(e) Waiver to prevent disclosure of intelligence sources and methods

The President may waive the application of measures on a case-by-case basis under subsection (b) with respect to a person if the President—

(1) determines that the waiver is necessary to prevent the disclosure of intelligence sources or methods; and

(2) submits to the appropriate congressional committees a report, consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods, on the determination and the reasons for the determination.

(f) Timing of imposition

(1) In general

Except as provided in paragraph (2), the President shall immediately impose measures under subsection (b) against a person described in subsection (a)(1) upon the submittal to Congress of the report identifying the person pursuant to subsection (a)(1) unless the President determines and certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the government of the country concerned has taken specific and effective actions, including, as appropriate, the imposition of appropriate penalties, to terminate the involvement of the person in the activities that resulted in the identification of the person in the report.

(2) Delay

(A) In general

The President may delay the imposition of measures against a person for up to 120 days after the date of the submittal to Congress of the report identifying the person pursuant to subsection (a)(1) if the President initiates consultations with the government concerned with respect to the taking of actions described in paragraph (1).

(B) Additional delay

The President may delay the imposition of measures for up to an additional 120 days after the delay authorized by subparagraph (A) if the President determines and certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the government concerned is in the process of taking the actions described in paragraph (1).

(3) Report

Not later than 60 days after the submittal to Congress of the report identifying a person pursuant to subsection (a)(1), the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the status of consultations, if any, with the government concerned under this subsection, and the basis for any determination under paragraph (1).

(g) Termination

(1) Termination through compliance of country with arms control and other agreements

The measures imposed with respect to a person under subsection (b) shall terminate on the date on which the President submits to Congress a subsequent annual report pursuant to section 2593a of this title that does not contain a determination of the President that the country described in subsection (a)(2) with respect to which the measures were imposed with respect to the person is a country that is not in full compliance with its obligations undertaken in all arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament agreements or commitments to which the United States is a participating state.

(2) Termination through cessation by person of violating activities

In addition to termination provided for by paragraph (1), the measures imposed with respect to a person under subsection (b) in connection with a particular activity shall terminate upon a determination of the President that the person has ceased such activity. The termination of measures imposed with respect to a person in connection with a particular activity pursuant to this paragraph shall not result in the termination of any measures imposed with respect to the person in connection with any other activity for which measures were imposed under subsection (b).

(h) Appropriate congressional committees defined

In this section, the term "appropriate congressional committees" means—

(1) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives; and

(2) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.

(Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title XII, §1290, Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2555.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was enacted as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017, and not as part of the Arms Control and Disarmament Act which comprises this chapter.

SUBCHAPTER V—ON-SITE INSPECTION ACTIVITIES

§2595. Findings

The Congress finds that—

(1) under this chapter, the Department of State is charged with the "formulation and implementation of United States arms control and disarmament policy in a manner which will promote the national security";

(2) the On-Site Inspection Agency was established in 1988 pursuant to the INF Treaty to implement, on behalf of the United States, the inspection provisions of the INF Treaty;

(3) on-site inspection activities under the INF Treaty include—

(A) inspections in Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, the Czech Republic, and Germany,

(B) escort duties for teams visiting the United States and the Basing Countries,

(C) establishment and operation of the Portal Monitoring Facility in Russia, and

(D) support for the inspectors at the Portal Monitoring Facility in Utah;

(4) the On-Site Inspection Agency has additional responsibilities to those specified in paragraph (3), including the monitoring of nuclear tests pursuant to the Threshold Test Ban Treaty and the Peaceful Nuclear Explosions Treaty and the monitoring of the inspection provisions of such additional arms control agreements as the President may direct;

(5) the personnel of the On-Site Inspection Agency include civilian technical experts, civilian support personnel, and members of the Armed Forces; and

(6) the senior officials of the On-Site Inspection Agency include representatives from the Department of State.

(Pub. L. 87–297, title V, §501, formerly §61, as added Pub. L. 101–216, title II, §201, Dec. 11, 1989, 103 Stat. 1855; amended Pub. L. 102–228, title IV, §402(a)(1), Dec. 12, 1991, 105 Stat. 1699; Pub. L. 103–199, title IV, §401(d), Dec. 17, 1993, 107 Stat. 2324; renumbered and amended Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XII, §1223(17), (21), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–772.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1998—Par. (1). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(17)(A), substituted "Department of State" for "United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency".

Par. (2). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(17)(B), (C), redesignated par. (3) as (2) and struck out former par. (2) which read as follows: "as defined in this chapter, the terms 'arms control' and 'disarmament' mean 'the identification, verification, inspection, limitation, control, reduction, or elimination, of armed forces and armaments of all kinds under international agreement to establish an effective system of international control';".

Par. (3). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(17)(C), redesignated par. (4) as (3). Former par. (3) redesignated (2).

Par. (4). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(17)(C), (D), redesignated par. (5) as (4) and substituted "paragraph (3)" for "paragraph (4)". Former par. (4) redesignated (3).

Par. (5). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(17)(C), redesignated par. (6) as (5). Former par. (5) redesignated (4).

Pars. (6), (7). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(17)(C), (E), redesignated par. (7) as (6) and struck out "United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency and the" before "Department of State". Former par. (6) redesignated (5).

1993—Par. (4)(A). Pub. L. 103–199, §401(d)(1), substituted "Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, the Czech Republic, and Germany" for "the Soviet Union, Czechoslovakia, and the German Democratic Republic".

Par. (4)(B). Pub. L. 103–199, §401(d)(2), struck out "Soviet" before "teams".

Par. (4)(C). Pub. L. 103–199, §401(d)(3), substituted "Russia" for "the Soviet Union".

Par. (4)(D). Pub. L. 103–199, §401(d)(4), struck out "Soviet" before "inspectors".

1991—Pars. (5) to (7). Pub. L. 102–228 added par. (5) and redesignated former pars. (5) and (6) as (6) and (7), respectively.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1998 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–277 effective Apr. 1, 1999, see section 1201 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6511 of this title.

Accounting for Reimbursable Expenses Incurred by Department of Defense on Behalf of Soviet Union or Successor Entities in Monitoring INF Treaty

Pub. L. 103–139, title VIII, §8033, Nov. 11, 1993, 107 Stat. 1447, provided that: "During the current fiscal year and thereafter, of the funds appropriated, reimbursable expenses incurred by the Department of Defense on behalf of the Soviet Union or its successor entities in monitoring United States implementation of the Treaty Between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Elimination of Their Intermediate-Range or Shorter-Range Missiles ('INF Treaty'), concluded December 8, 1987, may be treated as orders received and obligation authority for the applicable appropriation, account, or fund increased accordingly. Likewise, any reimbursements received for such costs may be credited to the same appropriation, account, or fund to which the expenses were charged: Provided, That reimbursements which are not received within one hundred and eighty days after submission of an appropriate request for payment shall be subject to interest at the current rate established pursuant to section 2(b)(1)(B) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (59 Stat. 526) [12 U.S.C. 635(b)(1)(B)]. Interest shall begin to accrue on the one hundred and eighty-first day following submission of an appropriate request for payment: Provided further, That funds appropriated in this Act [see Tables for classification] may be used to reimburse United States military personnel for reasonable costs of subsistence, at rates to be determined by the Secretary of Defense, incurred while accompanying Soviet Inspection Team members or inspection team members of the successor entities of the Soviet Union engaged in activities related to the INF Treaty: Provided further, That this provision includes only the in-country period (referred to in the INF Treaty) and is effective whether such duty is performed at, near, or away from an individual's permanent duty station."

Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:

Pub. L. 102–396, title IX, §9045, Oct. 6, 1992, 106 Stat. 1912.

Pub. L. 102–172, title VIII, §8045, Nov. 26, 1991, 105 Stat. 1182.

Pub. L. 101–511, title VIII, §8049, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1885.

Pub. L. 101–165, title IX, §9062, Nov. 21, 1989, 103 Stat. 1142.

Pub. L. 100–463, title VIII, §8138, Oct. 1, 1988, 102 Stat. 2270–46.

United States Program for On-Site Inspections Under Arms Control Agreements

Pub. L. 101–189, div. A, title X, §1014, Nov. 29, 1989, 103 Stat. 1547, provided that:

"(a) Findings Concerning On-Site Inspection Personnel.—Congress makes the following findings:

"(1) The United States is currently engaged in multilateral and bilateral negotiations seeking to achieve treaties or agreements to reduce or eliminate various types of military weapons and to make certain reductions in military personnel levels. These negotiations include negotiations for (A) reductions in strategic forces, conventional armaments, and military personnel levels, (B) regimes for monitoring nuclear testing, and (C) the complete elimination of chemical weapons.

"(2) Requirements for monitoring these possible treaties or agreements will be extensive and will place severe stress on the monitoring capabilities of United States national technical means.

"(3) In the case of the INF Treaty, the United States and the Soviet Union negotiated, and are currently using, on-site inspection procedures to complement and support monitoring by national technical means. Similar on-site inspection procedures are being negotiated for inclusion in possible future treaties and agreements referred to in paragraph (1).

"(4) During initial implementation of the provisions of the INF Treaty, the United States was not fully prepared for the personnel requirements for the conduct of on-site inspections. The Director of Central Intelligence has stated that on-site inspection requirements for any strategic arms reduction treaty or agreement will be far more extensive than those for the INF Treaty. The number of locations within the Soviet Union that would possibly be subject to on-site inspections under a START agreement have been estimated to be approximately 2,500 (compared to 120 for the INF Treaty).

"(5) On-site inspection procedures are likely to be an integral part of any future arms control treaty or agreement.

"(6) Personnel requirements will be extensive for such on-site inspection procedures, both in terms of numbers of personnel and technical and linguistic skills. Since verification requirements for the INF Treaty are already placing severe stress on current personnel resources, the requirements for verification under START and other possible future treaties and agreements may quickly exceed the current number of verification personnel having necessary technical and language skills.

"(7) There is a clear need for a database of the names of individuals who are members of the Armed Forces or civilian employees of the United States Government, or of other citizens and nationals of the United States, who are qualified (by reason of technical or language skills) to participate in on-site inspections under an arms control treaty or agreement.

"(8) The organization best suited to establish such a database is the On-Site Inspection Agency (OSIA) of the Department of Defense, which was created by the President to implement (for the United States) the on-site inspection provisions of the INF Treaty.

"(b) Status of the OSIA.—(1) Congress finds that—

"(A) the Director of the OSIA (currently a brigadier general of the Army) is appointed by the Secretary of Defense with the concurrence of the Secretary of State and the approval of the President;

"(B) the Secretary of Defense provides to the Director appropriate policy guidance formulated by the interagency arms control mechanism established by the President;

"(C) most of the personnel of the OSIA are members of the Armed Forces (who are trained and paid by the military departments within the Department of Defense) and include linguists, weapons specialists, and foreign area specialists;

"(D) the Department of Defense provides the OSIA with substantially all of its administrative and logistic support (including military air transportation for inspections in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe); and

"(E) the facilities in Europe and the United States at which OSIA personnel escort personnel of the Soviet Union conducting inspections under the on-site inspection terms of the INF Treaty are under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense (or under the jurisdiction of entities that are contractors with the Department of Defense).

"(2) In light of the findings in paragraph (1) and the report submitted pursuant to section 909 of Public Law 100–456 [div. A, title IX, Sept. 29, 1988, 102 Stat. 2036] entitled 'Report to the Congress on U.S. Monitoring and Verification Activities Related to the INF Treaty' (submitted on July 27, 1989), Congress hereby determines that by locating the On-Site Inspection Agency within the Department of Defense for the purposes of administrative and logistic support and operational guidance, and integrating on-site inspection responsibilities under the INF Treaty with existing organizational activities of that Department, the President has been able to ensure that sensitive national security assets are protected and that obligations of the United States under that treaty are fulfilled in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

"(c) Establishment of Personnel Database.—(1) In light of the findings in subsection (a), the Director of the On-Site Inspection Agency shall establish a database consisting of the names of individuals who could be assigned or detailed (in the case of Government personnel) or employed (in the case of non-Government personnel) to participate in the conduct of on-site inspections under any future arms control treaty or agreement that includes provisions for such inspections.

"(2) The database should be composed of the names of individuals with skills (including linguistic and technical skills) necessary for the conduct of on-site inspections.

"(d) INF Treaty Defined.—For purposes of this section, the term 'INF Treaty' means the Treaty Between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Elimination of Their Intermediate-Range and Shorter-Range Missiles, signed in Washington, DC, on December 8, 1987."

§2595a. Policy coordination concerning implementation of on-site inspection provisions

(a) Interagency coordination

OSIA should receive policy guidance which is formulated through an interagency mechanism established by the President.

(b) Role of Secretary of Defense

The Secretary of Defense should provide to OSIA appropriate policy guidance formulated through the interagency mechanism described in subsection (a) and operational direction, consistent with section 113(b) of title 10.

(c) Role of Secretary of State

The Secretary of State should provide to the interagency mechanism described in subsection (a) appropriate recommendations for policy guidance to OSIA consistent with sections 2551(3) and 2574(b) of this title.

(Pub. L. 87–297, title V, §502, formerly §62, as added Pub. L. 101–216, title II, §201, Dec. 11, 1989, 103 Stat. 1855; renumbered §502 and amended Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XII, §1223(18), (21), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–772.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1998—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(18), in heading substituted "Secretary of State" for "Director" and in text substituted "Secretary of State" for "Director" and "2551(3) and 2574(b)" for "2551(d), 2562, and 2574(c)".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1998 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–277 effective Apr. 1, 1999, see section 1201 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6511 of this title.

§2595b. Repealed. Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XII, §1222, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–768

Section, Pub. L. 87–297, title V, §63, as added Pub. L. 101–216, title II, §201, Dec. 11, 1989, 103 Stat. 1856, authorized appropriations for On-Site Inspection Agency for fiscal years 1990 and 1991.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal effective Apr. 1, 1999, see section 1201 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6511 of this title.

§2595b–1. Review of certain reprogramming notifications

Any notification submitted to the Congress with respect to a proposed transfer, reprogramming, or reallocation of funds from or within the budget of OSIA shall also be submitted to the Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, and shall be subject to review by those committees.

(Pub. L. 87–297, title V, §503, formerly §64, as added Pub. L. 102–228, title IV, §402(b)(2), Dec. 12, 1991, 105 Stat. 1699; renumbered §503 and amended Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XII, §1223(19), (21), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–772.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1998—Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(19) substituted section catchline for former section catchline "Improving congressional oversight of on-site inspection activities", struck out subsec. (b) designation and heading, substituted "International Relations" for "Foreign Affairs", and struck out heading and text of subsec. (a). Text read as follows: "Concurrent with the submission to the Congress of the request for authorization of appropriations for OSIA for fiscal year 1993, the President shall submit a report on OSIA to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, and the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and Senate. The report shall include a review of—

"(1) the history of OSIA, including how, when, and under what auspices it was established, including the applicable texts of the relevant executive orders;

"(2) the missions and tasks assigned to OSIA to date;

"(3) any additional missions and tasks likely to be assigned to OSIA during fiscal year 1993;

"(4) the budgetary history of OSIA; and

"(5) the extent to which OSIA plays a role in arms control policy formulation and operational implementation."

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

Committee on International Relations of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Foreign Affairs of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Jan. 5, 2007.

Effective Date of 1998 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–277 effective Apr. 1, 1999, see section 1201 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6511 of this title.

§2595c. Definitions

As used in this subchapter—

(1) the term "INF Treaty" means the Treaty Between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Elimination of Their Intermediate-Range and Shorter-Range Missiles (signed at Washington, December 8, 1987);

(2) the term "OSIA" means the On-Site Inspection Agency established by the President, or such other agency as may be designated by the President to carry out the on-site inspection provisions of the INF Treaty;

(3) the term "Peaceful Nuclear Explosions Treaty" means the Treaty Between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on Underground Nuclear Explosions for Peaceful Purposes (signed at Washington and Moscow, May 28, 1976); and

(4) the term "Threshold Test Ban Treaty" means the Treaty Between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Limitation of Underground Nuclear Weapons Tests (signed at Moscow, July 3, 1974).

(Pub. L. 87–297, title V, §504, formerly §64, as added Pub. L. 101–216, title II, §201, Dec. 11, 1989, 103 Stat. 1856; renumbered §65 and amended Pub. L. 102–228, title IV, §402(a)(2), (b)(1), Dec. 12, 1991, 105 Stat. 1699; renumbered §504 and amended Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XII, §1223(20), (21), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–772.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1998—Par. (1). Pub. L. 105–277, §1223(20), inserted "of America" after "United States".

1991—Pars. (3), (4). Pub. L. 102–228, §402(a)(2), added pars. (3) and (4).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1998 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–277 effective Apr. 1, 1999, see section 1201 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6511 of this title.

§2595d. Annual report on comprehensive nuclear-test-ban treaty sensors

(a) Requirement

Not later than 90 days after December 27, 2021, and not later than September 1 of each subsequent year, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the sensors used in the international monitoring system of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization. Each such report shall include, with respect to the period covered by the report—

(1) the number of incidents where such sensors are disabled, turned off, or experience "technical difficulties"; and

(2) with respect to each such incident—

(A) the location of the sensor;

(B) the duration of the incident; and

(C) whether the Secretary determines there is reason to believe that the incident was a deliberate act on the part of the host nation.

(b) Appropriate congressional committees defined

In this section, the term "appropriate congressional committees" means—

(1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; and

(2) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate.

(Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title XIII, §1335, Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2011.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was enacted as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, and not as part of the Arms Control and Disarmament Act which comprises this chapter.