50 USC 2823 - University-based defense nuclear policy collaboration program

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 2823.

University-based defense nuclear policy collaboration program

(a)

Program

(b)

Purposes

The purposes of the consortium under subsection (a) are as follows:

(1)

To shape the formulation and application of policy through the conduct of research and analysis regarding defense nuclear policy programs.

(2)

To maintain open-source databases on issues relevant to understanding defense nuclear nonproliferation, arms control, nuclear deterrence, foreign nuclear programs, and nuclear security.

(3)

To facilitate the collaboration of research centers of excellence relating to defense nuclear policy to better distribute expertise to specific issues and scenarios regarding such threats.

(c)

Duties

(1)

Support

(2)

Individuals described

The individuals described in this paragraph are graduate students, academics, and policy specialists, who are focused on policy innovation related to—

(A)

defense nuclear nonproliferation;

(B)

arms control;

(C)

nuclear deterrence;

(D)

the study of foreign nuclear programs;

(E)

nuclear security; or

(F)

educating and training the next generation of defense nuclear policy experts.

(Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLVIII, § 4853, as added Pub. L. 117–81, div. C, title XXXI, § 3113, Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2221.)

cite as: 50 USC 2823