tor of the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency as well as private experts in the field.

The hearings are soon to be published under the title: "Plutonium-Use Policy".

10. Third Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.-The subcommittee met jointly with the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade on August 1, 1985 to review preparations that were being made by the U.S. Delegation to the Third Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons which took place in September. The subcommittees received testimony from Department of State and ACDA witnesses as well as private experts including academicians in the field of nuclear weapons technology.

The hearing was published under the title: "Third Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons".

11. President's ASAT Certification.-On September 11, 1985 the subcommittee held a hearing on the administration's antisatellite (ASAT) weapons policy, specifically the President's August 20 certification that ASAT testing against an object in space would com

mence.

The subcommittee heard testimony on this matter from the Director of the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, Members of Congress, and from an arms control advisor to the Union of Concerned Scientists.

The hearing was published under the title: "The President's Certification on Anti-Satellite (ASAT) Weapons Testing".

12. Technology Transfer and the SDI Research Agreements.-The subcommittee met jointly with the Subcommittees on Europe and the Middle East and on International Economic Policy and Trade on December 10, 1985 to explore the influence of the SDI on our allies, and in particular, the issue of technology transfer between the United States, our NATO allies and Japan, as it related to the SDI. Testimony was heard from two panels. Defense Department witnesses, including a representative from the Strategic Defense Initiative Organization (SDIO), testified first, followed by a panel of private experts in the field.

The hearing was published under the title: "Technology Transfer and the SDI Research Agreements".

13. Implications of Abandoning SALT.-On April 15, 1986 the subcommittee held a hearing on the administration's policy toward the SALT agreements, a policy which was under active review at that time. Testimony was heard from a former ACDA Director and a former Secretary of Defense.

The hearing was printed under the title "Implications of Abandoning SALT".

The full committee conducted a hearing and a markup on H. Con. Res. 350, a resolution calling on the President to adhere to the sublimits of the SALT agreements for as long as the Soviet Union does likewise. On June 19, 1986, Chairman Fascell led the Floor debate on H. Con. Res. 350, which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 256-145.

Briefings

1. Arms Control-Staff were briefed on January 28, 1985 by the Office of Technology Assessment on their upcoming BMD and ASAT report (released in September 1985). On January 30, 1985 ACDA representatives briefed staff on the ABM Treaty. On January 30, 1985 GAO representatives briefed staff on an upcoming study to be undertaken by the General Accounting Office on U.S. assets to verify arms control agreements.

On February 7, 1985 Air Force representatives met with staff to discuss ASATS. They gave an evaluation of the last ASAT test and schedule for future testing. Representatives of the GAO briefed staff on February 8, 1985 on U.S. compliance with arms control agreements. Staff were briefed on August 29, 1985 by Hank Cooper, Max Kampelman's deputy for defense and space issues on the status of the Geneva Arms Control Talks. On September 3, 1985 staff were briefed by the Air Force on the status of the ASAT testing program and plans for future testing. Staff were briefed on September 24, 1985 by OTA on two major studies entitled "Anti-Satellite Weapons, Countermeasures, and Arms Control" and "Ballistic Missile Defense Technologies".

Staff were briefed on January 23, 1986 on the status of the Geneva Arms Control Talks by representatives of ACDA's Strategic and Theater Division. In conjunction with the full committee, the subcommittee conducted numerous closed briefings in 1985 and 1986 on the status of the Geneva Arms Control Talks for the House Observers to the Talks and for committee members. Members were briefed by Ambassador Nitze, President Reagan's arms control advisor, Ambassador Max Kampelman, head of the U.S. Delegation to the Geneva Arms Control Talks, Ambassador Maynard Glitman (on INF), and Ambassador Ron Lehman (on Strategic).

2. Nuclear Testing.-Staff were briefed on September 9, 1985 by representatives of the Department of Energy on the U.S. nuclear testing program.

On October 4, 1986 staff were briefed by officials of ACDA on the status of U.S. and Soviet experts meetings held in Geneva in July and September on nuclear testing and verification.

Staff were briefed on May 14, 1986 by representatives of the Department of Energy on procedures for receiving information on U.S. and Soviet nuclear testing programs. On September 19, 1986 staff met with representatives of the Department of Energy regarding the status of the U.S. nuclear testing program.

3. Standing Consultative Commission.-Members were briefed on July 16, 1985 by the Hon. Richard H. Ellis, U.S. Commissioner, Standing Consultative Commission.

4. Krasnoyarsk Radar.-Committee staff were briefed by ACDA and the U.S. Air Force on the Soviet Krasnoyarsk radar on July 23, 1985.

5. Dismantling Submarines.—Members were briefed on April 2, 1986 by the Navy on procedures for dismantling submarines.

6. Soviet Compliance with Arms Control Agreements.-On June 5, 1986 staff were briefed by the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency on Soviet compliance with arms control agreements.

7. Chernobyl Nuclear Accident.-A joint closed briefing was held with the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East on May 7, 1986 on the nuclear accident at Chernobyl in the Soviet Union. Members were briefed by the Central Intelligence Agency.

8. Chemical Weapons Policy.-Subcommittee staff arranged a number of briefings in 1985 by representatives of ACDA, State, DOD, CIA, and GAO on the administration's chemical weapons and arms control policy in general.

On June 11, 1986 the subcommittee, jointly with the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East, was briefed by the Department of State on the chemical weapons agreement announced by NATO. 9. Biological Weapons.-On September 3, 1986, staff were briefed by representatives of the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency on the 1986 Biological Weapons Review Conference.

10. Foreign Assistance Legislation.-Staff were briefed on February 1, 1985 by Under Secretary of State Schneider on the FY 1986 foreign assistance request. On February 7, 1985 General Gast of the Defense Security Assistant Agency (DSAA) briefed staff on foreign military sales (FMS) training and pricing structure.

General Gast, Director of DSAA briefed staff on February 7, 1985 on security assistance programs worldwide and in particular the FMS training program.

On January 23, 1986 staff were briefed on the impact of GrammRudman on the security assistance program. There was a discussion of possible ways to satisfy prospective cuts caused by GrammRudman while preserving major foreign policy objectives.

11. Arms Transfers and Foreign Military Sales.-The Defense Department briefed staff on February 7, and June 7, 1985 on FMS training. The staff received a briefing from the Joint Chiefs of Staff on February 15, 1985 on FMS training and full costing provisions. 12. Middle East Arms Transfer Study.-The subcommittee held a closed joint hearing with the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East on September 10, 1985 on the administration's Middle East Arms Transfer Study with respect to Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Members were briefed by representatives of the intelligence community as well as the Department of State and the Defense Security Assistance Agency.

13. East-West Military Balance.-A joint briefing was held with the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East on February 4, 1985 on the East-West military balance. The closed briefing was given by the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

14. International Terrorism.-A joint closed briefing was held with the Subcommittee on International Operations on March 19, 1985 on diplomatic security. Staff were briefed by the Department of State on the Anti-Terrorism Assistance program on January 10, March 15, June 18, July 18, and September 25, 1985. On February 6, 1985, staff were briefed by the intelligence community. The General Accounting Office briefed staff on January 14, January 30, March 8, and June 7, 1985 on GAO's upcoming report on embassy security. On the issue of maritime security, staff were briefed on November 15, 1985 by the Department of State. The Central American counter-terrorism proposal was the subject of briefings on August 21, September 12, October 9, and October 15, 1985 by officials of the Departments of State and Defense. On October 7 staff

were briefed on El Salvador and the status of embassy security in that country.

On January 18, 1986 staff were briefed by representatives of the NSC. On February 5, 1986 staff received a briefing on the report of the Vice-President's Task Force on Terrorism. On February 21 staff were briefed by representatives of the Department of State on the executive branch request for a Central American Counter-Terrorism program. On February 24 staff were briefed by a French journalist regarding the French government's anti-terrorism policy. On February 26, March 3 and April 9 staff were briefed by representatives of the Department of State. On April 15 staff were briefed by industry representatives regarding R&D for embassy security. On April 21 staff were briefed by representatives of the Department of State's Bureau of Diplomatic Security. On April 28 staff met with representatives of the International Airline Pilots Association. On May 5 staff were briefed by representatives of the Department of State regarding embassy security. On May 12 staff were briefed by representatives of the Department of State regarding the Anti-Terrorism Training Assistance Program. On May 15 staff were briefed by representatives of the Department of State. On May 20 staff were briefed by representatives of the Department of Defense regarding the U.S.G. counter-terrorism capability. On May 21 staff were briefed by representatives of the FAA regarding the status of foreign airport security. On June 5 staff were briefed by the Department of State's Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Affairs regarding foreign airport security and U.S. aviation bilaterals. On June 9 staff were briefed by representatives of the Department of State on the Anti-Terrorism Training Assistance Program. On June 16 and June 25 staff were briefed by industry representatives on R&D proposals regarding embassy security. Staff were briefed by the Department of State on July 1, 1986 on a proposed ATA program for Guatemala. On July 14 staff were briefed on the status of international maritime security. On July 15 staff were briefed by representatives of the Maritime Administration on maritime security. On July 21 staff were briefed on the status of the International Maritime Organization proposals to establish standards regarding maritime security. On September 8 staff were briefed by representatives of the Department of State and the FAA regarding security at the Manila Airport. On September 15 staff were briefed by representatives of the Department of State. On September 16 staff were briefed by representatives of the Department of State and the FAA regarding the Karachi hijacking. On September 22 staff were briefed by representatives of the Department of State on the Anti-Terrorism Training Assistance Program. On September 24 staff were briefed by members of the Central Intelligence Agency. On September 30 staff were briefed by representatives of the Department of State on the Anti-Terrorism Training Assistance Program. On October 9 staff were briefed by representatives of the Department of State. On October 14 staff were briefed by representatives of the Department of State on the AntiTerrorism Training Assistance Program. On November 6 staff were briefed by representatives of the Department of State.

15. State Department Bureau of ÕES.-Members were briefed by Hon. John D. Negroponte, incoming Assistant Secretary of the

Bureau of Oceans and International Enviromental and Scientific Affairs in closed session on October 23, 1985. Ambassador Negroponte gave a brief overview of the OES Bureau and its current programs. On January 24, and August 13, 1985 staff were briefed by OES on the upcoming Title V report. On Sepember 13, 1985 staff were briefed on OES activities.

16. Science, Technology, and American Diplomacy.-The American Association for the Advancement of Science Briefed staff on May 13, 1985 on the role of science and technology in the foreign policy process. The President's Office of Science and Technology Policy briefed staff on September 9, 1985 on the same subject.

17. Scientific Exchanges.-Staff met with the National Academy of Sciences on April 4, 1986 to learn about developments in negotiations between the NAS and the Soviet Academy of Sciences on an agreement for scientific exchanges. On April 10 staff were briefed by representatives of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. On June 26, Sept. 3 and Sept. 16 staff were briefed by representatives of the Department of State's Bureau of Oceans Environment and Science on the status of the Title V report and the Bureau's activities.

18. North Africa.-On January 15, and May 28, 1985 staff were briefed by executive branch representatives on Tunisia. Staff were briefed by intelligence community officials on the situation in Northern Africa on February 27, 1985 and by the Department of State on October 7, 1985. Staff were briefed by executive branch representatives on Morocco on March 21, 1985.

Staff were briefed on May 16, July 18, October 2, 1986 by the Department of State on the current situation in Tunisia. On November 4 staff were briefed by the Central Intelligence Agency on the current situation in Tunisia. On November 5 staff were briefed by representatives of the Department of Defense on Tunisia.

19. Northern Ireland.-Staff were briefed on February 14, and November 19, 1985 on the situation in Northern Ireland.

Staff were briefed on January 18, March 7, May 20, July 23, September 11, September 16 and October 14 on the situation in Northern Ireland and the establishment of an international fund pursuant to the Anglo-Irish Agreement for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland.

20. Peace Institute.-Staff were briefed on the Peace Institute on February 8, February 13, April 22, August 15, and September 16, 1985.

Staff were briefed on April 4, May 7, June 9, and August 1, 1986 by representatives of the U.S. Institute of Peace.

Studies and Reports

1. U.S. Military Sales and Assistance Programs.-In July 1985 the subcommittee issued a report entitled "U.S. Military Sales and Assistance Programs: Laws, Regulations, and Procedures." This report is an in-depth analysis of the existing procedures which govern arms transfers; foreign military sales (government-to-government), commercial arms sales/licensing procedures (private sector-to-government), and grant military assistance. In addition, it includes an assessment of the eligibility requirements for potential