PUBLIC LAW 98-525—OCT. 19, 1984
98 STAT. 2637
ton Navy Yard in Washington, District of Columbia, the Secretary of the Navy shall also prepare as a supplement to such impact statement a detailed analysis with respect to the following matters: (1) The socio-economic impact on the area from which the transfer is proposed to be made. (2) The impact of the proposed transfer on the traffic capacity of bridges over the Potomac River and the Anacostia River. (3) The impact of the proposed transfer on shuttle requirements of the Department of Defense. (4) The overall impact of the proposed transfer on the area from which the transfer is proposed to be made and on the area to which the transfer is proposed to be made, taking into consideration all other planned moves of personnel by the Navy to the Washington Navy Yard and by all other agencies of the Government. (5) The impact of such proposed transfer, and all other planned transfers to the Washington Navy Yard, on both present and potential parking capacity in the vicinity of such facility. (6) The impact of the proposed transfer on communications and security requirements of the Navy. (7) The impact of the proposed transfer on supporting and servicing contractors and the impact that the movement of such contractors will likely have on public and private facilities in the area from which they move and the area to which they move. AUTHORIZATION FOR SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO TRANSPORT HUMANITARIAN RELIEF SUPPLIES TO COUNTRIES IN CENTRAL AMERICA
SEC. 1540. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during fiscal year 1985, the Secretary of Defense may transport on a space available basis, at no charge, to any country in Central America goods and supplies which have been furnished by a nongovernmental source and which are intended for humanitarian assistance. (b)(1) The President shall institute procedures, including complete President of U.S. inspection prior to acceptance for transport, for determining that— (A) the transport of any goods and supplies transported under this section is consistent with foreign policy objectives; (B) the goods and supplies to be transported are suitable for humanitarian purposes and are in usable condition; (C) there is a legitimate humanitarian need for such goods and supplies; (D) the goods and supplies will in fact be used for humanitarian purposes; and (E) there are adequate arrangements for the distribution of such goods and supplies in the country of destination. (2) Goods and supplies determined not to meet the criteria of Prohibition, paragraph (1) may not be transported under this section. (3) It shall be the responsibility of the donor to ensure that goods or supplies to be transported under this section are suitable for transport. (c) Goods and supplies transported under this section may be distributed by an agency of the United States Government, a foreign government, or international organization, or a private nonprofit relief organization. The Secretary of Defense may not accept any goods or supplies for transportation under this section unless verifi-
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