PLAN FOR SECURING NUCLEAR WEAPONS, MATERIAL, AND EXPERTISE OF THE STATES OF THE FORMER SOVIET UNION.

SEC. 1205. PLAN FOR SECURING NUCLEAR WEAPONS, MATERIAL, AND EXPERTISE OF THE STATES OF THE FORMER SOVIET UNION. (a) Plan Required.—Not later than June 15, 2002, the President shall submit to Congress a plan, that has been developed in coordination with all relevant Federal agencies— (1) for cooperating with Russia on disposing, as soon as practicable, of nuclear weapons and weapons-usable nuclear material in Russia that Russia does not retain in its nuclear arsenals; (2) for assisting Russia in downsizing its nuclear weapons research and production complex; (3) for cooperating with the other states of the former Soviet Union on disposing, as soon as practicable, of all nuclear weapons and weapons-usable nuclear material in such states; and (4) for preventing the outflow from the states of the former Soviet Union of scientific expertise that could be used for developing nuclear weapons, other weapons of mass destruction, and delivery systems for such weapons. (b) Content of Plan.—The plan required by subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) Specific goals and measurable objectives for programs that are designed to carry out the objectives described in subsection (a). (2) Criteria for success for such programs, and a strategy for eventual termination of United States contributions to such programs and assumption of the ongoing support of those programs by others. (3) A description of any administrative and organizational changes necessary to improve the coordination and effectiveness of such programs. In particular, the plan shall include consideration of the creation of an interagency committee that would have primary responsibilities within the executive branch for— (A) monitoring United States nonproliferation efforts in the states of the former Soviet Union; (B) coordinating the implementation of United States policy with respect to such efforts; and (C) recommending to the President integrated policies, budget options, and private sector and international contributions for such programs. 115 STAT. 1248 (4) An estimate of the cost of carrying out such programs. (c) Consultation.—In developing the plan required by subsection (a), the President— (1) is encouraged to consult with the relevant states of the former Soviet Union regarding the practicality of various options; and (2) shall consult with the majority and minority leadership of the appropriate committees of Congress.