Collapse to view only § 2349bb-1. Authorization of assistance
- § 2349bb. Purposes
- § 2349bb-1. Authorization of assistance
- § 2349bb-2. Transit interdiction
- § 2349bb-2a. International nonproliferation export control training
- § 2349bb-3. Limitations
- § 2349bb-4. Authorization of appropriations
- § 2349bb-5. Proliferation interdiction assistance
- § 2349bb-6. Safeguarding and elimination of conventional arms
§ 2349bb. Purposes
The purposes of assistance under this part are to halt the proliferation of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons, and conventional weaponry, through support of activities designed—
(1) to enhance the nonproliferation and export control capabilities of friendly countries by providing training and equipment to detect, deter, monitor, interdict, and counter proliferation;
(2) to strengthen the bilateral ties of the United States with friendly governments by offering concrete assistance in this area of vital national security interest;
(3) to accomplish the activities and objectives set forth in sections 5853 and 5854 of this title, without regard to the limitation of those sections to the independent states of the former Soviet Union; and
(4) to promote multilateral activities, including cooperation with international organizations, relating to nonproliferation.
(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. II, § 581, as added Pub. L. 106–280, title III, § 301, Oct. 6, 2000, 114 Stat. 851.)
§ 2349bb–1. Authorization of assistance
Notwithstanding any other provision of law (other than section 2304 or section 2371 of this title), the President is authorized to furnish, on such terms and conditions as the President may determine, assistance in order to carry out the purposes of this part. Such assistance may include training services and the provision of funds, equipment, and other commodities related to the detection, deterrence, monitoring, interdiction, and prevention or countering of proliferation, the establishment of effective nonproliferation laws and regulations, and the apprehension of those individuals involved in acts of proliferation of such weapons.
(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. II, § 582, as added Pub. L. 106–280, title III, § 301, Oct. 6, 2000, 114 Stat. 852.)
§ 2349bb–2. Transit interdiction
(a) Allocation of funds
(b) Priority to certain countries
(c) Cooperative agreements
(d) Determination and notice to Congress
(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. II, § 583, as added Pub. L. 106–280, title III, § 301, Oct. 6, 2000, 114 Stat. 852; amended Pub. L. 109–472, § 10(c), Jan. 11, 2007, 120 Stat. 3557.)
§ 2349bb–2a. International nonproliferation export control training
(a) General authority
(b) Administration of courses
(c) Purposes
Education and training activities conducted under this section shall be—
(1) of a technical nature, emphasizing techniques for detecting, deterring, monitoring, interdicting, and countering proliferation;
(2) designed to encourage effective and mutually beneficial relations and increased understanding between the United States and friendly countries; and
(3) designed to improve the ability of friendly countries to utilize their resources with maximum effectiveness, thereby contributing to greater self-reliance by such countries.
(d) Priority to certain countries
(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. II, § 584, as added Pub. L. 107–228, div. B, title XIII, § 1303(2), Sept. 30, 2002, 116 Stat. 1436.)
§ 2349bb–3. Limitations
The limitations contained in section 2349aa–2(a) and (d) of this title shall apply to this part.
(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. II, § 585, formerly § 584,as added Pub. L. 106–280, title III, § 301, Oct. 6, 2000, 114 Stat. 852; renumbered § 585, Pub. L. 107–228, div. B, title XIII, § 1303(1), Sept. 30, 2002, 116 Stat. 1436.)
§ 2349bb–4. Authorization of appropriations
(a) Authorization of appropriations
(b) Availability of funds
(c) Treatment of appropriations
(d) Covered activities
The activities referred to in subsection (c) are—
(1) assistance under the Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund;
(2) assistance for science and technology centers in the independent states of the former Soviet Union;
(3) export control assistance; and
(4) export control and border assistance under part XI of subchapter I of this chapter or the FREEDOM Support Act (22 U.S.C. 5801 et seq.).
(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. II, § 586, formerly § 585, as added Pub. L. 106–280, title III, § 301, Oct. 6, 2000, 114 Stat. 852; renumbered § 586 and amended Pub. L. 107–228, div. B, title XIII, §§ 1301(a), 1303(1), Sept. 30, 2002, 116 Stat. 1435, 1436.)
§ 2349bb–5. Proliferation interdiction assistance
Consistent with section 2349bb–2 of this title, the President is authorized to provide assistance to friendly foreign countries for proliferation detection and interdiction activities and for developing complementary capabilities.
(Pub. L. 109–472, § 10(a), Jan. 11, 2007, 120 Stat. 3557.)
§ 2349bb–6. Safeguarding and elimination of conventional arms
(a) In general
(b) Elements
The activities authorized under subsection (a) may include the following:
(1) Humanitarian demining activities.
(2) The elimination or securing of MANPADS.
(3) The elimination or securing of other conventional weapons.
(4) Assistance to countries in the safe handling and proper storage of MANPADS and other conventional weapons.
(5) Cooperative programs with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and other international organizations to assist countries in the safe handling and proper storage or elimination of MANPADS and other conventional weapons.
(6) The utilization of funds for the elimination or safeguarding of MANPADS and other conventional weapons.
(7) Activities to secure and safeguard MANPADS and other conventional weapons.
(8) Actions to ensure that equipment and funds, including security upgrades at locations for the storage or disposition of MANPADS and other conventional weapons and related equipment that are determined by the Secretary of State to pose a proliferation threat, continue to be used for authorized purposes.
(c) Rule of construction
(Pub. L. 109–472, § 11, Jan. 11, 2007, 120 Stat. 3557.)