PUBLIC LAW 104-201—SEPT. 23, 1996 110 STAT. 2637 (b) FUNDING. — As provided in section 7306(c) of title 10, United States Code, the transfer of the vessel authorized by this section shall be made at no cost to the United States (beyond the cost which the United States would otherwise incur for dismantling and recycling of the vessel). (c) APPLICABLE LAW. —The transfer under this section shall be subject to subsection (b) of section 7306 of title 10, United States Code, but the provisions of subsection (d) of such section shall not be applicable to such transfer. SEC. 1025. SENSE OF CONGRESS CONCERNING USS LCS 102 (LSSL 102). It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense should use existing authorities in law to seek the expeditious return, upon completion of service, of the former USS LCS 102 (LSSL 102) from the Government of Thailand in order for the ship to be transferred to the United States Shipbuilding Museum in Quincy, Massachusetts. Subtitle C—Counter-Drug Activities SEC. 1031. AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR COUNTER-DRUG ACTIVITIES OF MEXICO. (a) AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT. —Subject to subsection (e), during fiscal year 1997, the Secretary of Defense may provide the Government of Mexico with the support described in subsection (b) for the counter-drug activities of the Government of Mexico. The support provided under the authority of this subsection shall be in addition to support provided to the Government of Mexico under any other provision of law. (b) TYPES OF SUPPORT. —The authority under subsection (a) is limited to the provision of the following types of support: (1) The transfer of nonlethal protective and utility personnel equipment. (2) The transfer of the following nonlethal specialized equipment: (A) Navigation equipment. (B) Secure and nonsecure communications equipment. (C) Photo equipment. (D) Radar equipment. (E) Night vision systems. (F) Repair equipment and parts for equipment referred to in subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), (D), and (E). (3) The transfer of nonlethal components, accessories, attachments, parts (including ground support equipment), firmware, and software for aircraft or patrol boats, and related repair equipment. (4) The maintenance and repair of equipment of the Government of Mexico that is used for counter-drug activities. (c) APPLICABILITY OF OTHER SUPPORT AUTHORITIES.— Except as otherwise provided in this section, the provisions of section 1004 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991 (Public Law 101-510; 10 U.S.C. 374 note) shall apply to the provision of support under this section. (d) FUNDING.— Of the amount authorized to be appropriated under section 301(19) for drug interdiction and counter-drug activi-
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