IN CONNECTION WITH SATELLITE EXPORT LICENSING.

SEC. 1404. [22 U.S.C. 2778 note] SECURITY IN CONNECTION WITH SATELLITE EXPORT LICENSING. As a condition of the export license for any satellite to be launched in a country subject to section 1514 of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (22 U.S.C. 2778 note), the Secretary of State shall require the following: (1) That the technology transfer control plan required by section 1514(a)(1) of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (22 U.S.C. 2778 note) be prepared by the Department of Defense and the licensee, and that the plan set forth enhanced security arrangements for the launch of the satellite, both before and during launch operations. (2) That each person providing security for the launch of that satellite— (A) report directly to the launch monitor with regard to issues relevant to the technology transfer control plan; (B) have received appropriate training in the International Trafficking in Arms Regulations (hereafter in this title referred to as “ITAR”). (C) have significant experience and expertise with satellite launches; and (D) have been investigated in a manner at least as comprehensive as the investigation required for the issuance of a security clearance at the level designated as “Secret”. (3) That the number of such persons providing security for the launch of the satellite shall be sufficient to maintain 24-hour security of the satellite and related launch vehicle and other sensitive technology. (4) That the licensee agree to reimburse the Department of Defense for all costs associated with the provision of security for the launch of the satellite.