Appendix II 

Agency Specific Information

DOE

 implemented or supported the following 33 programs:

Armored Blankets

With funding from 

DOD

, 

DOE

 supported 

DOD

 efforts to provide armored

blankets to Russia to augment the protective capability of containers and

vehicles carrying nuclear weapons to and within destruction facilities.

Atmospheric Radiation

The program involves a few Russian scientists researching the effects of

Measurement Program

clouds and radiation on the global climate and the earth's energy balance.

Clean Coal Technology

With funding from 

USAID

, 

DOE

 is trying to identify cost effective technical

Projects in Ukraine

approaches for upgrading utility power plants burning low grade

Ukrainian anthracite and provide a conceptual design for their use. The

projects also assists Ukraine in introducing clean coal technology to

upgrade its coal fired power plants.

Environmental

This program includes work in Russia on the transportion of

Management

contaminants, technical identification and workshops, and an

international environmental assessment.

Emergency Response

With funding from 

DOD

, 

DOE

 provides emergency response equipment for

Equipment

the safe, secure transportation of nuclear weapons, protective clothing,

radiation survey instruments, portable radiography equipment, liquid

abrasive cutter, dosimeters, and other radiation protection equipment.

Energy Efficiency and

As part of the Gore Chernomyrdin process,

2

DOE

 and the Russian Ministry

Market Reform

of Fuels have (1) cosponsored the International Energy and Law

Conferences and

Conference, (2) cooperated through 

DOE

 technical assistance, and

Workshops

(3) worked together in various energy efficiency projects.

Energy Efficiency Projects

DOE

 provides technical assistance and supports research promoting energy

in Russia

efficiency in Russia. Activities include supporting the Russian American

Memorandum of Cooperation for Energy Efficiency, which was signed in

October 1993.

2

The Gore Chernomyrdin Commission is a bilateral effort between Russia and the U.S. to advance

common interests in a variety of areas, including energy, space, science and technology, environment,

business development, health, and defense diversification. The Office of the Vice President oversees

U.S. activities carried out by executive agencies for the Commission.

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