### Question
How is the term stockpile elimination deadline defined?


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

> the deadline established by the Chemical Weapons Convention, but not later than December 31, 2017

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

