to be located in a state of the former Soviet Union;

which involves dismantlement, destruction, or storage facilities, or construction of a facility; and

with respect to which the total contribution by the Department of Energy is expected to exceed $50,000,000.

develop, in cooperation with representatives from governments of countries participating in the project, a list of those steps or activities critical to achieving the project’s disarmament or nonproliferation goals;

establish a schedule for completing those steps or activities;

meet with all participants to seek assurances that those steps or activities are being completed on schedule; and

suspend United States participation in a project when a non-United States participant fails to complete a scheduled step or activity on time, unless directed by the Secretary of Energy to resume United States participation.

Subject to paragraph (2), an employee of the Federal Government may serve as on-site manager for more than one project, including projects at different locations.

If such an employee serves as on-site manager for more than one project in a fiscal year, the total cost of the projects for that fiscal year may not exceed $150,000,000.

Identification and acquisition of permits (as defined in subsection (g)).

Verification that the items, substances, or capabilities to be dismantled, secured, or otherwise modified are available for dismantlement, securing, or modification.

Timely provision of financial, personnel, management, transportation, and other resources.