Title 50 — War and National DefenseRelease 119-73not60
§2405 Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation
Title 50 › Chapter 41— NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter I— ESTABLISHMENT AND ORGANIZATION › § 2405
Summary
Creates a Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation, chosen by the President with Senate approval. Under the Administrator, the Deputy must stop spread of WMD materials, detect global WMD proliferation, remove surplus fissile material, and help international nuclear safety.
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Title 50, §2405
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(a)There is in the Administration a Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation, who is appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(b)Subject to the authority, direction, and control of the Administrator, the Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation shall perform such duties and exercise such powers as the Administrator may prescribe, including the following:
(1)Preventing the spread of materials, technology, and expertise relating to weapons of mass destruction.
(2)Detecting the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction worldwide.
(3)Eliminating inventories of surplus fissile materials usable for nuclear weapons.
(4)Providing for international nuclear safety.
Legislative History
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Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective Mar. 1, 2000, see section 3299 of Pub. L. 106–65, set out as a note under section 2401 of this title.
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Citation
50 U.S.C. § 2405
Title 50 — War and National Defense
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60