§2297b–14. Transition

(a) Transition Manager

Within 30 days after October 24, 1992, the President shall appoint a Transition Manager, who shall serve at the pleasure of the President until a quorum of the Board has been appointed and confirmed in accordance with section 2297b–3 of this title.

(b) Powers

(1) In general

Until a quorum of the Board has qualified, the Transition Manager shall exercise the powers and duties of the Board and shall be responsible for taking all actions needed to effect the transfer of the uranium enrichment enterprise from the Secretary to the Corporation on the transition date.

(2) Continuation until Board has quorum

In the event that a quorum of the Board has not qualified by the transition date, the Transition Manager shall continue to exercise the powers and duties of the Board until a quorum has qualified.

(c) Ratification of Transition Manager's actions

All actions taken by the Transition Manager before the qualification of a quorum of the Board shall be subject to ratification by the Board.

(d) Responsibilities of Secretary

Before the transition date, the Secretary shall-

(1) continue to be responsible for the management and operation of the uranium enrichment plants;

(2) provide funds, to the extent provided in appropriations Acts, to the Transition Manager to pay salaries and expenses;

(3) delegate Department employees to assist the Transition Manager in meeting his responsibilities under this section; and

(4) assist and cooperate with the Transition Manager in preparing for the transfer of the uranium enrichment enterprise to the Corporation on the transition date.

(e) Transition date

The transition date shall be July 1, 1993.

(f) Detail of personnel

For the purpose of continuity of operations, maintenance, and authority, the Department shall detail, for up to 18 months after October 24, 1992, appropriate Department personnel as may be required in an acting capacity, until such time as a Board is confirmed and top officers of the Corporation are hired. The Corporation shall reimburse the Department and its contractors for the detail of such personnel.

(Aug. 1, 1946, ch. 724, title II, §1315, as added Oct. 24, 1992, Pub. L. 102–486, title IX, §901, 106 Stat. 2933 .)

Section Referred to in Other Sections

This section is referred to in section 2297b–4 of this title.