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Title 22 — Foreign Relations and Intercourse

Chapter 35 — Arms Control and Disarmament

§ 2574. Negotiation management

Statutory text

(a)

Responsibilities

The Secretary of State, under the direction of the President, shall have primary responsibility for the preparation, conduct, and management of United States participation in all international negotiations and implementation fora in the field of arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament. In furtherance of these responsibilities, Special Representatives of the President appointed pursuant to section 2567 of this title, shall, as directed by the President, serve as United States Government representatives to international organizations, conferences, and activities relating to the field of nonproliferation, such as the preparations for and conduct of the review relating to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.

(b)

Authority

The Secretary of State is authorized—

(1)

to formulate plans and make preparations for the establishment, operation, and funding of inspections and control systems which may become part of the United States arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament activities; and

(2)

as authorized by law, to put into effect, direct, or otherwise assume United States responsibility for such systems.

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

  1. Pub. L. 87–297 title III § 304 · 75 Stat. 631

    Enacted · 22 U.S.C. § 2574

    Pub. L. 87–297, title III, § 304, formerly § 34, Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 634

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code source credit
    Pub. L. 87–297, title III, § 304, formerly § 34, Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 634

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 34. negotiations and related functions Under the direction of the Secretary of State— (a) the Director, for the purpose of conducting negotiations concerning arms control and disarmament or for the purpose of exercising any other authority given him by this Act, may (1) consult and communicate with or direct the consultation and communication with representatives of other nations or of international organizations and (2) communicate in the name of the Secretary with diplomatic representatives of the United States in this country and abroad. (b) the Director shall perform functions pursuant to section 67 Stat. 642. 5 USC 133z–15 note. Reorganization Plan 8 of 1953 with respect to providing note. to the United States Information Agency official United States positions and policy on arms control and disarmament matters for dissemination abroad. (c) the Director is authorized (1) to formulate plans and make preparations for the establishment, operation, and funding of inspection and control systems which may become part of the United States arms control and disarmament activities, and (2) as authorized by law, to put into effect, direct, or otherwise assume United States responsibility for such systems.

  2. Arms Control and Nonproliferation Act of 1994

    Pub. L. 103–236 title VII § 710 · 108 Stat. 382

    Amended · 22 U.S.C. § 2574

    Pub. L. 103–236 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to powers and duties of Director to consult with representatives of the United States and other nations, to provide official United States positions on arms control and disarmament matters to the United States Information Agency, and to formulate and implement plans for arms control inspection and control systems

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 103–236 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to powers and duties of Director to consult with representatives of the United States and other nations, to provide official United States positions on arms control and disarmament matters to the United States Information Agency, and to formulate and implement plans for arms control inspection and control systems.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 710. NEGOTIATION MANAGEMENT. Section 34 (22 U.S.C. 2574) is amended to read as follows: “Sec. 34. “negotiation management (a) Responsibilities.— The Director, under the direction of the President and the Secretary of State, shall have primary responsibility for the preparation, conduct, and management of United States participation in all international negotiations and implementation fora in the field of arms control and disarmament and shall have primary responsibility, whenever directed by the President, for the preparation, conduct, and management of United States participation in international negotiations and implementation fora in the field of nonproliferation. In furtherance of these responsibilities, Special Representatives of the President appointed pursuant to section 27, shall, as directed by the President, serve as the United States Government representatives to international organizations, conferences, and activities relating to the field of nonproliferation, such as the preparations for and conduct of the review relating to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. “(b) Functions With Respect to the United States Information Agency.— The Director shall perform functions pursuant to section 2(c) of the Reorganization Plan 8 of 1953 with respect to providing to the United States Information Agency official United States positions and policy on arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament matters for dissemination abroad. “(c) Authority.— The Director is authorized— “(1) for the purpose of conducting negotiations concerning arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament or for the purpose of exercising any other authority given him by this Act— “(A) to consult and communicate with, or to direct the consultation and communication with, representatives of other nations or of international organizations, and “(B) to communicate in the name of the Secretary of State with diplomatic representatives of the United States in the United States or abroad; “(2) to formulate plans and make preparations for the establishment, operation, and funding of inspections and control systems which may become part of the United States arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament activities; and “(3) as authorized by law, to put into effect, direct, or otherwise assume United States responsibility for such systems.”.

  3. Pub. L. 105–277 § 1223(9)(A)(v) · 112 Stat. 2681

    Struck · 22 U.S.C. § 2574(a)

    Pub. L. 105–277, § 1223(9)(A)(v), (vi), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 2567 of this title, and struck out “the” after “serve as” in second sentence

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–277, § 1223(9)(A)(v), (vi), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 2567 of this title, and struck out “the” after “serve as” in second sentence.

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 105–277 effective Apr. 1, 1999, see section 1201 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6511 of this title.

  4. Pub. L. 105–277 § 1223(9)(A)(iv) · 112 Stat. 2681

    Struck · 22 U.S.C. § 2574(a)

    Pub. L. 105–277, § 1223(9)(A)(iv), which directed amendment of subsec. (a) by striking “and shall have primary responsibility, whenever directed by the President, for the preparation, conduct, and management of the United States participation in international negotiations and implementation fora in the field of nonproliferation” before period at end of first sentence, was executed by striking language which did not include the word “the” before “United States” to reflect the probable intent of Congress

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 105–277, § 1223(9)(A)(iv), which directed amendment of subsec. (a) by striking “and shall have primary responsibility, whenever directed by the President, for the preparation, conduct, and management of the United States participation in international negotiations and implementation fora in the field of nonproliferation” before period at end of first sentence, was executed by striking language which did not include the word “the” before “United States” to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 105–277 effective Apr. 1, 1999, see section 1201 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6511 of this title.

  5. Pub. L. 105–277 § 1223(9)(A)(i) · 112 Stat. 2681

    1. Substituted · 22 U.S.C. § 2574(a)

      Pub. L. 105–277, § 1223(9)(A)(i), (ii), in first sentence, substituted “The Secretary of State” for “The Director”

    2. Struck · 22 U.S.C. § 2574(a)

      Pub. L. 105–277, § 1223(9)(A)(i), (ii), in first sentence, struck out “and the Secretary of State” after “the President”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 105–277, § 1223(9)(A)(i), (ii), in first sentence, substituted “The Secretary of State” for “The Director” and struck out “and the Secretary of State” after “the President”.

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 105–277 effective Apr. 1, 1999, see section 1201 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6511 of this title.

  6. Pub. L. 105–277 § 1223(9)(A)(iii) · 112 Stat. 2681

    Changed · 22 U.S.C. § 2574(a)

    Pub. L. 105–277, § 1223(9)(A)(iii), which directed the insertion of “, nonproliferation,” after “fields of arms control”, was executed by making the insertion after “field of arms control” to reflect the probable intent of Congress

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 105–277, § 1223(9)(A)(iii), which directed the insertion of “, nonproliferation,” after “fields of arms control”, was executed by making the insertion after “field of arms control” to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 105–277 effective Apr. 1, 1999, see section 1201 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6511 of this title.

  7. Pub. L. 105–277 § 1223(9)(D) · 112 Stat. 2681

    1. Substituted · 22 U.S.C. § 2574(b)

      Pub. L. 105–277, § 1223(9)(D), in introductory provisions, substituted “Secretary of State” for “Director”

    2. Redesignated · 22 U.S.C. § 2574(b)

      Pub. L. 105–277, § 1223(9)(D), in introductory provisions, redesignated pars. (2) and (3) as (1) and (2), respectively

    3. Struck · 22 U.S.C. § 2574(b)

      Pub. L. 105–277, § 1223(9)(D), in introductory provisions, struck out former par. (1) which read as follows: “for the purpose of conducting negotiations concerning arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament or for the purpose of exercising any other authority given him by this chapter—

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105–277, § 1223(9)(D), in introductory provisions, substituted “Secretary of State” for “Director”, redesignated pars. (2) and (3) as (1) and (2), respectively, and struck out former par. (1) which read as follows: “for the purpose of conducting negotiations concerning arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament or for the purpose of exercising any other authority given him by this chapter—

    “(A) to consult and communicate with, or to direct the consultation and communication with, representatives of other nations or of international organizations, and “(B) to communicate in the name of the Secretary of State with diplomatic representatives of the United States in the United States or abroad;”.

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 105–277 effective Apr. 1, 1999, see section 1201 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6511 of this title.

  8. Pub. L. 105–277 § 1223(9)(C) · 112 Stat. 2681

    Redesignated · 22 U.S.C. § 2574(b)

    Pub. L. 105–277, § 1223(9)(C), redesignated subsec. (c) as (b)

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 105–277, § 1223(9)(C), redesignated subsec. (c) as (b).

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 105–277 effective Apr. 1, 1999, see section 1201 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6511 of this title.

  9. Pub. L. 105–277 § 1223(9)(B) · 112 Stat. 2681

    Struck · 22 U.S.C. § 2574(b)

    Pub. L. 105–277, § 1223(9)(B), struck out subsec. (b) which read as follows: “The Director shall perform functions pursuant to section 2(c) of the Reorganization Plan 8 of 1953 with respect to providing to the United States Information Agency official United States positions and policy on arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament matters for dissemination abroad.”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 105–277, § 1223(9)(B), struck out subsec. (b) which read as follows: “The Director shall perform functions pursuant to section 2(c) of the Reorganization Plan 8 of 1953 with respect to providing to the United States Information Agency official United States positions and policy on arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament matters for dissemination abroad.”

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 105–277 effective Apr. 1, 1999, see section 1201 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6511 of this title.

  10. Pub. L. 105–277 § 1223(9)(C) · 112 Stat. 2681

    Redesignated · 22 U.S.C. § 2574(c)

    Pub. L. 105–277, § 1223(9)(C), redesignated subsec. (c) as (b)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 105–277, § 1223(9)(C), redesignated subsec. (c) as (b).

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 105–277 effective Apr. 1, 1999, see section 1201 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6511 of this title.

2 of 13 references resolved to an enrolled provision · 11 partial

Editorial Notes

Amendments1994–1998 · 2 rounds

1998

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–277, § 1223(9)(A)(v), (vi), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 2567 of this title, and struck out “the” after “serve as” in second sentence.

Pub. L. 105–277, § 1223(9)(A)(iv), which directed amendment of subsec. (a) by striking “and shall have primary responsibility, whenever directed by the President, for the preparation, conduct, and management of the United States participation in international negotiations and implementation fora in the field of nonproliferation” before period at end of first sentence, was executed by striking language which did not include the word “the” before “United States” to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Pub. L. 105–277, § 1223(9)(A)(i), (ii), in first sentence, substituted “The Secretary of State” for “The Director” and struck out “and the Secretary of State” after “the President”.

Pub. L. 105–277, § 1223(9)(A)(iii), which directed the insertion of “, nonproliferation,” after “fields of arms control”, was executed by making the insertion after “field of arms control” to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105–277, § 1223(9)(D), in introductory provisions, substituted “Secretary of State” for “Director”, redesignated pars. (2) and (3) as (1) and (2), respectively, and struck out former par. (1) which read as follows: “for the purpose of conducting negotiations concerning arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament or for the purpose of exercising any other authority given him by this chapter—

“(A) to consult and communicate with, or to direct the consultation and communication with, representatives of other nations or of international organizations, and

“(B) to communicate in the name of the Secretary of State with diplomatic representatives of the United States in the United States or abroad;”.

Pub. L. 105–277, § 1223(9)(C), redesignated subsec. (c) as (b).

Pub. L. 105–277, § 1223(9)(B), struck out subsec. (b) which read as follows: “The Director shall perform functions pursuant to section 2(c) of the Reorganization Plan 8 of 1953 with respect to providing to the United States Information Agency official United States positions and policy on arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament matters for dissemination abroad.”

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 105–277, § 1223(9)(C), redesignated subsec. (c) as (b).

1994

Pub. L. 103–236 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to powers and duties of Director to consult with representatives of the United States and other nations, to provide official United States positions on arms control and disarmament matters to the United States Information Agency, and to formulate and implement plans for arms control inspection and control systems.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1998 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–277 effective , see section 1201 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6511 of this title.

Credits

1961–1998 · 3 acts
  1. 1961Pub. L. 87–297, title III, § 304, formerly § 34, , 75 Stat. 634
  2. 1994Pub. L. 103–236, title VII, § 710, , 108 Stat. 494
  3. 1998renumbered § 304 and amended Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XII, § 1223(9), (21), , 112 Stat. 2681–769, 2681–772.
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(Pub. L. 87–297, title III, § 304, formerly § 34, , 75 Stat. 634; Pub. L. 103–236, title VII, § 710, , 108 Stat. 494; renumbered § 304 and amended Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XII, § 1223(9), (21), , 112 Stat. 2681–769, 2681–772.)

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