Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

42 U.S.C. § 2153e

Protection of environment

section 2153 of this titleThe President shall endeavor to provide in any agreement entered into pursuant to for cooperation between the parties in protecting the international environment from radioactive, chemical or thermal contamination arising from peaceful nuclear activities.

Pub. L. 95–242, title IV, § 40792 Stat. 148(, , .)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was enacted as part of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978, and not as part of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 which comprises this chapter.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

section 603(c) of Pub. L. 95–242section 3201 of Title 22Section effective , except as otherwise provided and regardless of any requirements for the promulgation of implementing regulations, see , set out as a note under , Foreign Relations and Intercourse.

Executive Documents

Delegation of Functions

section 3201 of Title 22Secretary of State responsible for performing functions vested in President under this section, see section 2(a) of Ex. Ord. No. 12058, , 43 F.R. 20947, set out under , Foreign Relations and Intercourse.

Performance of Functions Pending Development of Procedures

Pub. L. 95–24292 Stat. 120section 3201 of Title 22The performance of functions under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978, , , , not to be delayed pending development of procedures even though as many as 120 days [after ] are allowed for establishing those procedures, see section 5(b) of Ex. Ord. No. 12058, , 43 F.R. 20947, set out under , Foreign Relations and Intercourse.