USE OF OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

SEC. 345. USE OF OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (a) DOD Requirements for Ozone Depleting Chemicals Other Than CFCs.— (1) In addition to the functions of the advisory committee established pursuant to section 356(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 (10 U.S.C. 2701 note), it shall be the function of the Committee to study (A) the use of methyl chloroform, hydrochlorofluorcarbons (HCFCs), and carbon tetrachloride by the Department of Defense and by contractors in the performance of contracts for the Department of Defense, and (B) the costs and feasibility of using alternative compounds or technologies for methyl chloroform, HCFCs, and carbon tetrachloride. (2) Within 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide the Committee with a list of all military specifications, standards, and other requirements that specify the use of methyl chloroform, HCFCs, or carbon tetrachloride. (3) Within 150 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide the Committee with a list of all military104 STAT. 1539 specifications, standards, and other requirements that do not specify use of methyl chloroform, HCFCs, or carbon tetrachloride but cannot be met without the use of one or more of such substances. (b) Requirement.— In preparing the report required by section 356(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 and the report required by subsection (d) of this section, the Committee shall work closely with the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program Council and shall provide to such Council such reports. (c) Extension of Reporting Deadline for CFCs.— The deadline for submitting to Congress the report required by section 356(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 concerning the uses of CFCs is hereby extended to June 30, 1991. (d) Reporting Deadline for Methyl Chloroform, HCFCs, and Carbon Tetrachloride.— Not later than September 30, 1991, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report containing the results of the study by the Committee required by subsection (a)(1) of this section.