115 STAT. 1248 PUBLIC LAW 107-107—DEC. 28, 2001 (4) An estimate of the cost of carrying out such programs. (c) CONSULTATION.—In developing the plan required by subsection (a), the President— (1) is encouraged to consult with the relevant states of the former Soviet Union regarding the practicality of various options; and (2) shall consult with the majority and minority leadership of the appropriate committees of Congress. Subtitle B—Matters Relating to Allies and Friendly Foreign Nations SEC. 1211. ACQUISITION OF LOGISTICAL SUPPORT FOR SECURITY FORCES. Section 5 of the Multinational Force and Observers Participation Resolution (22 U.S.C. 3424) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: Contracts. "(d)(1) The United States may use contractors to provide logistical support to the Multinational Force and Observers under this section in lieu of providing such support through a logistical support unit comprised of members of the United States Armed Forces. "(2) Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) and section 7(b), support by a contractor under this subsection may be provided without reimbursement whenever the President determines that such action enhances or supports the national security interests of the United States.". SEC. 1212. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR INTERNATIONAL COOP- ERATIVE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. (a) ELIGIBILITY OF FRIENDLY FOREIGN COUNTRIES. —Section 2350a of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by inserting "(1)" after "(a) AUTHORITY TO ENGAGE IN COOPERATIVE R&D PROJECTS.— "; (B) by striking "major allies of the United States or NATO organizations" and inserting "countries or organizations referred to in paragraph (2)"; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: "(2) The countries and organizations with which the Secretary may enter into a memorandum of agreement (or other formal agreement) under paragraph (1) are as follows: "(A) The North Atlantic Treaty Organization. "(B) A NATO organization. "(C) A member nation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. "(D) A major non-NATO ally. "(E) Any other friendly foreign country."; (2) in subsection (b)(1)— (A) by striking "its major non-NATO allies" and inserting "a country or organization referred to in subsection (a)(2)"; and (B) by striking "(NATO)"; (3) in subsection (d)—
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