; and (ii) making tangible progress toward becoming a signatory to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on their Destruction, done at Washington, London, and Moscow April 10, 1972, and entered into force March 26, 1975 (26 UST 583). (F) The Government of Syria is permitting the safe, voluntary, and dignified return of Syrians displaced by the conflict. (G) The Government of Syria is taking verifiable steps to establish meaningful accountability for perpetrators of war crimes in Syria and justice for victims of war crimes committed by the Assad regime, including by participation in a credible and independent truth and reconciliation process. (H) The Government of Syria has halted the development and deployment of ballistic and cruise missiles. (2) Effective period A certification shall be in effect under this subsection for a period of 90 days beginning on the date on which the President submits the certification to the appropriate congressional committees. (3) Renewal or report Not later than 90 days after the date on which the President submits to the appropriate congressional committees a certification under this subsection the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees either— (A) a new certification under this subsection indicating that the conditions described in paragraph (1) are continuing to be met; or (B) a report that— (i) describes why the President is unable to make a new certification under this subsection; and (ii) contains a certification that no funds will be obligated or expended to provide assistance described in subsection (a) in contravention of subsection (a). (c) Exception (1) In general The limitation on assistance under subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to— (A) assistance for projects to be administered by local organizations that reflect the aims, needs, and priorities of local communities in Syria