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113 STAT. 800 PUBLIC LAW 106-65—OCT. 5, 1999 (1) That the technology transfer control plan reqmred 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. 22 USC 2778 SEC. 1405. REPORTING OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSMITTED TO PEOPLE'S note. REPUBLIC OF CHINA AND OF FOREIGN LAUNCH SECU- RITY VIOLATIONS. (a) MONITORING OF INFORMATION.—The Secretary of Defense shall require that space launch monitors of the Department of Defense assigned to monitor launches in the People's Republic of China maintain records of all information authorized to be transmitted to the People's Republic of China with regard to each space launch that the monitors are responsible for monitoring, including copies of any documents authorized for such transmission, and reports on launch-related activities. (b) TRANSMISSION TO OTHER AGENCIES. — The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that records under subsection (a) are transmitted on a current basis to appropriate elements of the Department of Defense and to the Department of State, the Department of Commerce, and the Central Intelligence Agency. (c) RETENTION OF RECORDS. —Records described in subsection (a) shall be retained for at least the period of the statute of limitations for violations of the Arms Export Control Act. (d) GUIDELINES. —The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe guidelines providing space launch monitors of the Department of Defense with the responsibility and the ability to report serious security violations, problems, or other issues at an overseas launch site directly to the headquarters office of the responsible Department of Defense component.