### Question
How does ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE PROVISIONS define Nuclear Cities Initiative?


### Answer
Under *50 U.S.C. § 2564*, **Nuclear Cities Initiative** is defined as:

> the initiative arising pursuant to the joint statement dated July 24, 1998, signed by the Vice President of the United States and the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation and the agreement dated September 22, 1998, between the United States and the Russian Federation

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 2564*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 42-ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE PROVISIONS > SUBCHAPTER III-PROLIFERATION MATTERS**

