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50 U.S.C. § 2912 — Definitions

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50 U.S.C. § 2912 — Definitions

In this chapter: (1) The terms “prevention of weapons of mass destruction proliferation and terrorism” and “prevention of WMD proliferation and terrorism” include activities under— (A) the programs specified in section 1501(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (Public Law 104–201; 110 Stat. 2731; [50 U.S.C. 2362](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title50-section2362&num=0&edition=prelim) note); 11 See References in Text note below. (B) the programs for which appropriations are authorized by section 3101(a)(2) of the Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107–314; 116 Stat. 2729); (C) programs authorized by [section 5854 of title 22](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title22-section5854&num=0&edition=prelim) and programs authorized by [section 5902 of title 22](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title22-section5902&num=0&edition=prelim); and (D) a program of any agency of the Federal Government having a purpose similar to that of any of the programs identified in subparagraphs (A) through (C), as designated by the United States Coordinator for the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism and the head of the agency. (2) The terms “weapons of mass destruction” and “WMD” mean chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons, and chemical, biological, and nuclear materials used in the manufacture of such weapons. (3) The term “items of proliferation concern” means— (A) equipment, materials, or technology listed in— (i) the Trigger List of the Guidelines for Nuclear Transfers of the Nuclear Suppliers Group; (ii) the Annex of the Guidelines for Transfers of Nuclear-Related Dual-Use

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50 U.S.C. § 2362 — Reporting and consultation

**(a) Presidential report** Not later than 120 days after each inauguration of a President, the President shall submit a report to the Congress on his general and specific nonproliferation and threat reduction objectives and how the efforts of executive branch agencies will be coordinated most effectively, pursuant to [section 2357b of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title50-section2357b&num=0&edition=prelim), to achieve those objectives. **(b) Consultation** The President should consult with and brief, from time to time, the appropriate committees of Congress regarding the efficacy of the coordination mechanism established pursuant to [section 2357b of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title50-section2357b&num=0&edition=prelim) in achieving its stated objectives.

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50 U.S.C. § 3021 — Short title

This chapter may be cited as the “National Security Act of 1947”.

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22 U.S.C. § 5902 — Repealed. Pub. L. 113–291, div. A, title XIII, § 1351(2), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3606

### Statutory Notes Section, Pub. L. 102–484, div. A, title XIV, § 1412, Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2563, authorized the President to establish and conduct programs to assist the demilitarization of the independent states of the former Soviet Union.

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22 U.S.C. § 5854 — Nonproliferation and disarmament activities in independent states

**(a) Authorization** The President is authorized to promote bilateral and multilateral nonproliferation and disarmament activities— (1) by supporting the dismantlement and destruction of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons, their delivery systems, and conventional weapons of the independent states of the former Soviet Union; (2) by supporting bilateral and multilateral efforts to halt the proliferation of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons, their delivery systems, related technologies, and other weapons of the independent states, including activities such as— (A) the storage, transportation, and safeguarding of such weapons, and (B) the purchase, barter, or other acquisition of such weapons or materials derived from such weapons; (3) by establishing programs for safeguarding against the proliferation of nuclear, biological, chemical, and other weapons of the independent states; (4) by establishing programs for preventing diversion of weapons-related scientific and technical expertise of the independent states to terrorist groups or to third countries; (5) by establishing science and technology centers in the independent states for the purpose of engaging weapons scientists and engineers of the independent states (in particular those who were previously involved in the design and production of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons) in productive, nonmilitary undertakings; and (6) by establishing programs for facilitating the conversion of military technologies and capabilities and defense industries of the former Soviet Union into civilian activities. **(b) Funding priorities** Priority in carrying out this section shall be given to the activities described in paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (a). **(c) Use of defense funds** (1)

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50 U.S.C. § 2362 — Transfers of allocations among coopera-

Page 390 TITLE 50—WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE § 2362 retary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of State, to the extent authorized by law, should— (1) contract directly with suppliers in inde- pendent states of the former Soviet Union when such action would— (A) result in significant savings of the pro- grams referred to in subchapter III; and (B) substantially expedite completion of the programs referred to in subchapter III; and (2) seek means to use innovative contracting approaches to avoid delay and increase the ef- fectiveness of such programs and of the exer- cise of such authorities. (Pub. L. 104–201, div. A, title XIV, § 1451, Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2730.) § 2362. Transfers of allocations among coopera- tive threat reduction programs Congress finds that— (1) the various Cooperative Threat Reduc- tion programs are being carried out at dif- ferent rates in the various countries covered by such programs; and (2) it is necessary to authorize transfers of funding allocations among the various pro- grams in order to maximize the effectiveness of United States efforts under such programs. (Pub. L. 104–201, div. A, title XIV, § 1452, Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2730.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries SPECIFICATION OF COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION PROGRAMS Pub. L. 104–201, div. A, title XV, § 1501, Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2731, as amended by Pub. L. 105–261, div. A, title XIII, § 1301(a)(2), Oct. 17, 1998, 112 Stat. 2161; Pub. L. 110–181, div. A, title XIII, § 1303, Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 412, specified Cooperative Threat Reduction pro- grams for purposes of Pub. L. 104–201, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 113–291, div. A, title XIII, § 1351(5), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3607. § 2363. Sense of Congress concerning assistance to states of form

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50 U.S.C. § 2912 — Authority to provide assistance to cooper-

Page 525 TITLE 50—WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE § 2912 President should strive to expand and strength- en the Proliferation Security Initiative (in this subchapter referred to as ‘‘PSI’’) announced by the President on May 31, 2003, with a particular emphasis on the following: (1) Issuing a presidential directive to the rel- evant United States Government agencies and departments that directs such agencies and departments to— (A) establish clear PSI authorities, respon- sibilities, and structures; (B) include in the budget request for each such agency or department for each fiscal year, a request for funds necessary for United States PSI-related activities; and (C) provide other necessary resources to achieve more efficient and effective perform- ance of United States PSI-related activities. (2) Increasing PSI cooperation with all coun- tries. (3) Implementing the recommendations of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) in the September 2006 report titled ‘‘Better Controls Needed to Plan and Manage Pro- liferation Security Initiative Activities’’ (GAO–06–937C) regarding the following: (A) The Department of Defense and the De- partment of State should establish clear PSI roles and responsibilities, policies and proce- dures, interagency communication mecha- nisms, documentation requirements, and in- dicators to measure program results. (B) The Department of Defense and the De- partment of State should develop a strategy to work with PSI-participating countries to resolve issues that are impediments to con- ducting successful PSI interdictions. (4) Establishing a multilateral mechanism to increase coordination, cooperation, and com- pliance among PSI-participating countries. (b) Budget submission Each fiscal year in which activities are planned

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