Defense officials would arrange a safety review of Minuteman III facilities

The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs would have to seek an agreement with the National Academies for an independent review. The review would cover physical structures and work environments linked to the LGM–30G Minuteman III system, including launch control, launch, missile alert, and other associated facilities. The review would examine cancer research, workplace hazards, toxic substances, exposure controls, environmental monitoring, and medical screening. It would compare cancer rates among Minuteman III launch officers and support personnel with similar Air Force members who have different duties and low potential exposure. The review would make recommendations for the Minuteman III system and the future LGM–35A Sentinel system. The review would begin under an agreement sought after enactment; the supplied text does not state when the agreement or review must begin.

The Defense Secretary would have to provide reviewers with needed information and security clearances, and the National Academies would have to submit a report to congressional defense committees. The duties would apply to personnel supervising or conducting the Minuteman III facility review and to the report covering its findings. The report would be unclassified but could include a classified attachment. The supplied text does not state that the review or its recommendations would require the Department of Defense to adopt any particular change. The report would be due no later than 18 months after the Act's enactment.