Статья 7«Соглашение между Правительством Российской Федерации и Правительством Соединенных Штатов Америки о сотрудничестве по Рамочному соглашению о многосторонней ядерно-экологической программе в Российской Федерации от 21 мая 2003 года и Протоколу от 14 июня 2013 года между Правительством Российской Федерации и Правительством Соединенных Штатов Америки к Рамочному соглашению о многосторонней ядерно-экологической программе в Российской Федерации от 21 мая 2003 года» [рус., англ.]

1. Настоящее Соглашение вступает в силу с даты временного применения Протокола 2013 года. Настоящее Соглашение остается в силе до тех пор, пока: для Сторон настоящего Соглашения остается в силе Рамочное соглашение; и продолжает временно применяться или оставаться в силе Протокол 2013 года.

2. В настоящее Соглашение могут быть внесены изменения по письменному согласию Сторон.

3. Действие настоящего Соглашения может быть прекращено любой из Сторон через 90 дней после направления другой Стороне письменного уведомления о таком намерении.

Совершено в г. Вашингтоне 14 июня 2013 года в двух экземплярах, каждый на русском и английском языках, причем оба текста имеют одинаковую силу.

BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REGARDING COOPERATION UNDER THE FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT ON A MULTILATERAL NUCLEAR ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMME IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION OF MAY 21, 2003 AND THE JUNE 14, 2013 PROTOCOL BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE FRAME WORK AGREEMENT ON A MULTILATERAL NUCLEAR ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMME IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION OF MAY 21, 2003

(Washington, 14.V.2013)

The Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the United States of America, hereinafter referred to as the «Parties»,

Acting pursuant to the Framework Agreement on a Multilateral Nuclear Environmental Programme in the Russian Federation of May 21, 2003 (hereinafter «the Framework Agreement»), and the June 14, 2013 Protocol between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the United States of America to the Framework Agreement on a Multilateral Nuclear Environmental Programme in the Russian Federation of May 21, 2003 (hereinafter — «the 2013 Protocol»),

Affirming that, in accordance with Article 12(2) of the Framework Agreement, the U.S. military and civilian personnel who are present in the territory of the Russian Federation in order to carry out activities under the Framework Agreement and the 2013 Protocol shall enjoy privileges and immunities as administrative and technical personnel in accordance with the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations,

Noting that, without prejudice to their privileges and immunities, it is the duty of all persons enjoying such immunities and privileges to respect the laws and regulations of the Russian Federation,

Have agreed as follows:

1. This Agreement and all activities conducted in accordance with this Agreement shall be subject to and govemed by the provisions of the Framework Agreement and the 2013 Protocol.

2. The areas of cooperation under this Agreement are those specified in subparagraphs a) through g) of paragraph 1 of the 2013 Protocol.

1. The Executive Agents for implementation of this Agreement shall be the same as the Executive Agents identified in paragraph 10 of the 2013 Protocol.

2. The Parties shall establish a Joint Coordinating Committee (hereinafter -«the Committee»). Each Party shall designate its members on the Committee. The Co-Chairmen of the Committee shall be representatives of the Parties' Executive Agents. Meetings of the Committee shall be convened periodically upon agreement of the Co-Chairmen of the Committee but not less than once a year, altemately in the Russian Federation and in the United States of America unless otherwise agreed. Decisions of the Committee shall be made on the basis of consensus. The responsibilities of the Committee shall include:

a) To develop Joint Action Plans, recommendations and appropriate implementing agreements and mechanisms to facilitate coordination and implementation of activities under this Agreement;

b) To review implementation of the provisions of this Agreement and to resolve issues that may arise in the course of its implementation;

c) To discuss and to draft, if necessary, recommendations to the Parties concerning amendments to this Agreement as well as proposals to the Parties for resolving disputes that are not resolved at the Committee level.

1. The Executive Agents shall develop appropriate implementing agreements for ensuring the effectiveness of all work performed under this Agreement.

2. The U.S. Party and its representatives shall have the right to carry out quality assurance activities for the work performed under this Agreement through access in accordance with the procedures specified in the implementing agreements to be agreed between the Russian and the U.S. respective Executive Agents to those locations at the facilities where this work is being conducted under this Agreement.

3. If access to locations at the facilities as specified in paragraph 2 of this Article, and for the purposes provided in paragraph 2 of this Article is restricted by the legislation of the Russian Federation, the Executive Agents shall jointly develop alternative, flexible, and mutually acceptable procedures that do not require access by the representatives of the U.S. Party.

4. For purposes of this Agreement, the period specified in Article 10(2) of the Framework Agreement shall be three years. The practical details of audits and examinations shall be defined in the implementing agreements between the relevant Executive Agents.

5. Notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement, and provided the Framework Agreement remains in force as between the Parties, the obligations under Article 12(2) of the Framework Agreement shall continue to apply to the exercise by the U.S. Party of its rights in accordance with Article 10 of the Framework Agreement.

1. Under this Agreement, no Russian Federation state secret information or United States classified information shall be exchanged.

2. The information transmitted under this Agreement or that results from its implementation and considered by the Russian Party as «конфиденциально» or by the U.S. Party as «sensitive» must be clearly designated and marked as such.

3. «Конфиденциально» or «sensitive» information shall be handled in accordance with the laws of the state of the Party receiving the information, and this infomiation shall not be disclosed and shall not be transmitted to a third party not participating in the implementation of this Agreement without the written consent of the Party transmitting such information:

a) According to the legislation of the Russian Federation, such information shall be treated as «limited-distribution official information». This information shall be protected in accordance with the laws of the Russian Federation.

b) According to the laws and regulations of the United States, such information shall be treated as «foreign government information». Such information shall be protected in accordance with the laws and regulations of the United States of America.

4. Information transmitted under this Agreement must be used solely in conformance with this Agreement.

5. The Parties shall minimize the number of persons having access to information that is designated «конфиденциально» or «sensitive» information in accordance with paragraph 2 of this Article.

In all cases, the activities of the U.S. Party under this Agreement are subject to the availability of appropriated funds.

The U.S. Party and/or its designated representatives may purchase equipment, materials, or services in the Russian Federation for purposes of this Agreement.

1. This Agreement shall enter into force upon the date of provisional application of the 2013 Protocol. This Agreement shall remain in force so long as: the Framework Agreement remains in force for the Parties to this Agreement; and the 2013 Protocol is being provisionally applied or is in force.

2. This Agreement may be amended by written agreement of the Parties.

3. This Agreement may be terminated by either Party 90 days after sending written notification to the other Party of its intention to do so.

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