### Question
Can you define what stockpile elimination deadline means?


### Answer
**Stockpile elimination deadline** is defined as the following in *50 U.S.C. § 1521*:

> the deadline established by the Chemical Weapons Convention, but not later than December 31, 2023

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 1521*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 32-CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WARFARE PROGRAM**

