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§ 5874. Definitions

For purposes of this subchapter—

(1) the term "contractor" means a National Aeronautics and Space Administration contractor to the extent that the acquisition of space hardware, space technology, or space services from the independent states of the former Soviet Union may be relevant to the contractor's responsibilities under the contract; and

(2) the term "designated congressional committees" means the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.

(Pub. L. 102–511, title VI, §604, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3348.)

CHAPTER 68—DEMILITARIZATION OF FORMER SOVIET UNION

SUBCHAPTER I—FINDINGS AND PROGRAM AUTHORITY

Sec.
5901.
Demilitarization of independent states of former Soviet Union.
5902.
Repealed.

        

SUBCHAPTER II—ADMINISTRATIVE AND FUNDING AUTHORITIES

5911.
Administration of demilitarization programs.

        

SUBCHAPTER III—REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

5921.
Repealed.
5922.
Quarterly reports on programs.

        

SUBCHAPTER IV—JOINT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

5931.
Programs with states of former Soviet Union.

        

SUBCHAPTER I—FINDINGS AND PROGRAM AUTHORITY

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