of the Republic of Puerto Rico, and the devolution and decontamination of any real estate previously held by any branch of the Armed Forces. (d) Free association (1) Authorization to negotiate compact To provide a process consonant with the laws and policies of the United States and in accordance with principles of international law, the President shall negotiate the terms for a Compact of Free Association with the government of Puerto Rico which, prior to the territory’s recognition and proclamation of sovereignty, shall establish the terms of the association. (2) Compact of Free Association The Compact of Free Association between the United States and Puerto Rico shall be submitted to Congress and the People of Puerto Rico for ratification under the agreed guidelines set forth below: (A) Puerto Rico as sovereign state International legal personality of Puerto Rico as a sovereign state. (B) Self-government Full self-government not subject to the Constitution or laws of the United States, except for those specific powers delegated to the United States and which are subject to revocation by Puerto Rico. (C) Termination of free association The right of Puerto Rico and of the United States to unilaterally put an end to the relationship of free association and Puerto Rico becoming fully independent. (D) United States citizenship The continuation of United States citizenship for the citizens of Puerto Rico. (E) Trade relations The continuation of existing trade relations with the United States and an agreed upon level of participation by residents of Puerto Rico in Federal economic and social assistance programs.