Public Law 106-65, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2000, Section 1404

        SEC. 1404. SECURITY <<NOTE: 22 USC 2778 note.>> IN CONNECTION WITH 
                          SATELLITE EXPORT LICENSING.

    As a condition of the export license for any satellite to be 
launched in a country subject to section 1514 of the Strom Thurmond 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (22 U.S.C. 2778 
note), the Secretary of State shall require the following:

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            (1) That the technology transfer control plan required by 
        section 1514(a)(1) of the Strom Thurmond National Defense 
        Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (22 U.S.C. 2778 note) be 
        prepared by the Department of Defense and the licensee, and that 
        the plan set forth enhanced security arrangements for the launch 
        of the satellite, both before and during launch operations.
            (2) That each person providing security for the launch of 
        that satellite--
                    (A) report directly to the launch monitor with 
                regard to issues relevant to the technology transfer 
                control plan;
                    (B) have received appropriate training in the 
                International Trafficking in Arms Regulations (hereafter 
                in this title referred to as ``ITAR'').
                    (C) have significant experience and expertise with 
                satellite launches; and
                    (D) have been investigated in a manner at least as 
                comprehensive as the investigation required for the 
                issuance of a security clearance at the level designated 
                as ``Secret''.
            (3) That the number of such persons providing security for 
        the launch of the satellite shall be sufficient to maintain 24-
        hour security of the satellite and related launch vehicle and 
        other sensitive technology.
            (4) That the licensee agree to reimburse the Department of 
        Defense for all costs associated with the provision of security 
        for the launch of the satellite. 

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