Notification of waivers under Department of Defense Directive 3000.09

(a) Notification required Not later than 30 days after issuing any waiver under Department of Defense Directive 3000.09 (relating to autonomy in weapon systems), or any successor directive, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees written notification of such waiver. (b) Elements Each notification submitted under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) The rationale for the waiver. (2) A description of the autonomous weapon system or technology covered by the waiver. (3) The anticipated duration of the waiver. (c) Form The notification required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex as necessary.