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 100 STAT. 3966

PUBLIC LAW 99-661—NOV. 14, 1986

year 1986 has served to increase cooperation in research and 5iRS >: J f development among member countries of the North Atlantic 1,, Treaty Organization; and = (2) that additional benefits of cooperation in research and development might ensue from an extension of the program to include major non-NATO allies of the United States. (b) CONGRESSIONAL REQUEST FOR COOPERATION ON RESEARCH AND

DEVELOPMENT.—The Congress urges and requests the President and the Secretary of Defense to pursue diligently opportunities for the United States and major non-NATO allies of the United States to cooperate— (1) in research and development on defense equipment and munitions; and (2) in the production of defense equipment. (c) FUNDS FOR COOPERATIVE PROJECTS.—Of the funds appropriated pursuant to the authorizations of appropriations in section 201, up to $40,000,000 shall be available for cooperative research and development projects with major non-NATO allies. (d) RESTRICTIONS.—(1) A memorandum of understanding (or other formal agreement) to conduct a cooperative research and development project under this section may not be entered into unless the Secretary of Defense determines that the proposed project enhances the ongoing multinational effort to improve conventional defense capabilities through the application of emerging technology. (2) Each such cooperative project shall require sharing of the costs of research between the participants on an equitable basis. (3) The Secretary may not delegate the authority to make a determination under paragraph (1) except to the Deputy Secretary of Defense or the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition. (e) RESTRICTIONS ON PROCUREMENT OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES.—

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(1) In order to assure substantial participation on the part of major non-NATO allies in cooperative research and development projects, funds made available under subsection (c) for such projects may not be used to procure equipment or services from any foreign government, foreign research organization, or other foreign entity. (2) A major non-NATO ally may not use any United States military or economic assistance grants, loans, or other funds for the purpose of making its contribution to a cooperative research and development program entered into with the United States under this section. (f) NoTiCE TO CONGRESS.—Not later than January 1 of each year, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State shall jointly submit to the Committees on Armed Services and Foreign Relations of the Senate and to the Committees on Armed Services and Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a report— (1) enumerating those countries eligible for participation with the United States in a cooperative research and development program authorized by this section; and (2) specifying the criteria used in determining eligibility for > . the participation of such countries. (g) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section: (1) The term "major non-NATO ally" means a country des ignated as a major non-NATO ally for the purposes of this section by the Secretary of Defense with the concurrence of the Secretary of State. (2) The term "cooperative research and development project" means a project involving joint participation by the United

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