§ 3221. — Congressional declaration of policy.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 22USC3221]
TITLE 22--FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
CHAPTER 47--NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION
SUBCHAPTER I--UNITED STATES INITIATIVES TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE NUCLEAR FUEL
SUPPLY
Sec. 3221. Congressional declaration of policy
The United States, as a matter of national policy, shall take such
actions and institute such measures as may be necessary and feasible to
assure other nations and groups of nations that may seek to utilize the
benefits of atomic energy for peaceful purposes that it will provide a
reliable supply of nuclear fuel to those nations and groups of nations
which adhere to policies designed to prevent proliferation. Such nuclear
fuel shall be provided under agreements entered into pursuant to section
2201 of title 42 or as otherwise authorized by law. The United States
shall ensure that it will have available the capacity on a long-term
basis to enter into new fuel supply commitments consistent with its non-
proliferation policies and domestic energy needs. The Commission shall,
on a timely basis, authorize the export of nuclear materials and
equipment when all the applicable statutory requirements are met.
(Pub. L. 95-242, title I, Sec. 101, Mar. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 121.)
Effective Date
Subchapter effective Mar. 10, 1978, except as otherwise provided and
regardless of any requirements for the promulgation of implementing
regulations, see section 603(c) of Pub. L. 95-242, set out as a note
under section 3201 of this title.
