Sec. 1651. Plan for expediting deployment time of continental United States interceptor site
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Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary of Defense completes preparation of an environmental impact statement pursuant to section 227(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 ( Public Law 112–239 ), the Secretary of Defense shall— develop a plan for expediting the deployment time for a potential future continental United States interceptor site by at least two years, in the case that the President decides to proceed with such deployment; and submit to the congressional defense committees a report on such plan.
The report submitted under subsection (a)(2) shall include the following: A description of the plan, including estimates of the cost of carrying out the plan and a schedule for carrying out the plan. A description of such legislative or administrative action as may be necessary to carry out the plan. An assessment of the risks associated with decreasing the deployment time, including with respect to cost and the operational effectiveness and reliability of interceptors. Identification of any deviation in the plan from robust acquisition processes, including with respect to testing prior to full operational capability designation.
Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Secretary submits a report under subsection (a)(2), the Comptroller General shall— complete a review of the report submitted under subsection (a)(2); and submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the review conducted pursuant to subparagraph (A). The report required by paragraph (1)(B) shall include the following: The findings of the Comptroller General with respect to the review conducted pursuant to paragraph (1)(A); and such recommendations as the Comptroller General may have for legislative or administrative action.