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PUBLIC LAW 100-000—MMMM. DD, 1987

PUBLIC LAW 100-213—DEC. 24, 1987

101 STAT. 1445

as a framework for considering and resolving questions concerning compliance with arms control obligations; and (2) the United States should raise and attempt to resolve issues relating to compliance by the United States and the Soviet Union with arms control agreements in the Standing Consultative Commission. (b) ANNUAL REPORTS.—Title III of the Arms Control and Disarmament Act (22 U.S.C. 2571-2577) is amended by adding at the end the following: "SEC. 38. REPORTS ON STANDING CONSULTATIVE COMMISSION ACTIVITIES.

22 USC 2578.

"The President shall submit, not later than January 31 of each year, to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report prepared by the United States Commissioner on the activities of the United States-Union of Soviet Socialist Republics Standing Consultative Commission established under Article XIII of the Treaty on the Limitation of Anti-Ballistic Missile Systems. In preparing this report, the Commissioner should consult with former United States Commissioners and other experts. Such annual report shall include detailed information on all substantive issues raised by either party to the Treaty and the response of the other party with regard to such issues. Such annual report shall be transmitted under an injunction of secrecy, but shall be accompanied by an unclassified addendum containing such information with respect to the activities of the Commission as can be made public consistent with the need for confidentiality of Commission proceedings and the national security of the United States.". (c) STUDY AND REPORT.—The Director of the United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency shall conduct a study to determine how the Standing Consultative Commission could be used more effectively to resolve arms control compliance issues. The Director shall report the results of this study to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate within 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act.

President of U.S. International agreements.

Classified information. Public information.

SEC. 4. COMPREHENSIVE COMPILATION OF ARMS CONTROL AND DISARMAMENT STUDIES.

Title III of the Arms Control and Disarmament Act, as amended by section 303) of this Act, is further amended by adding at the end the following: "SEC. 39. COMPREHENSIVE COMPILATION OF ARMS CONTROL AND DISARMAMENT STUDIES.

"Pursuant to his responsibilities under section 31 of this Act, and in order to enhance Congressional and public understanding of arms control and disarmament issues, the Director shall provide to the Congress not later than June 30 of each year a report setting forth— "(1) a comprehensive list of studies relating to arms control and disarmament issues concluded during the previous calendar year by government agencies or for government agencies by private or public institutions or persons; and "(2) a brief description of each such study. This report shall be unclassified, with a classified addendum if necessary.".

Reports. 22 USC 2579.