PUBLIC LAW 99-88—AUG. 15, 1985
99 STAT. 307
mined by agreement between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics or in the event of disagreement by the decision of an international arbitral tribunal as created pursuant to the contract for construction between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. (b) Within 30 days after the enactment of this Act the Secretary of State shall initiate actions to begin the international arbitration process, which is provided for in the embassy construction agreement between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, in order to resolve all United States claims against the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics for damages arising from delays in the construction of the new United States Embassy complex in Moscow. (c) In the event the amount of reimbursement provided to the United States under paragraph (a) by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics is less than the amount of funds expended from this account for damages arising from delays at the site of the new United States Embassy complex in Moscow that are determined by the Secretary of State to be the responsibility of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the Secretary of State shall submit to the Appropriations Committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate a detailed report explaining the reasons that the Secretary has accepted such arrangements and the financial costs to the United States of doing so. (d) The Secretary of State may suspend the restrictions in paragraph (a) in the national security interests of the United States if he certifies to Congress that a substantial number of the claims described therein are settled and that resolution of any remaining claims is proceeding in a satisfactory manner. If the Secretary exercises the authority under this paragraph, he shall report to the Appropriations Committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate every six months concerning progress on resolution of any outstanding claims. ACQUISITION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS ABROAD (SPECIAL FOREIGN CURRENCY PROGRAM)
For an additional amount for "Acquisition, Operation, and Maintenance of Buildings Abroad (Special Foreign Currency Program)", $2,000,000, to remain available until expended. EMERGENCIES IN THE DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR SERVICE
For an additional amount for "Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service", $1,000,000, to remain available until expended, for rewards for information concerning terrorist acts in accordance with section 86, State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, as amended (Public Law 98-533). 98 Stat. 2706. PAYMENT TO THE FOREIGN SERVICE RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY FUND
For an additional amount for "Payment to the Foreign Service retirement and disability fund", $5,399,000.
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