; or (2) section 8677 of title 10, United States Code. (c) Costs of transfers Any expense incurred by the United States in connection with a transfer of a vessel authorized under subsection (a) shall be charged to the Government of Australia notwithstanding section 516(e) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2321j(e) ). (d) Certifications and other requirements (1) In general Not later than 270 days prior to the transfer of a vessel authorized under subsection (a), the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership a certification that— (A) the transfer of such vessels— (i) will not degrade the United States undersea capabilities; (ii) is consistent with United States foreign policy and national security interests; and (iii) is in furtherance of the AUKUS partnership; (B) the United States is making sufficient submarine production and maintenance investments to meet the combination of United States military requirements and the requirements under subparagraph (A); (C) the Government of Australia has provided the appropriate funds and support for the additional capacity required to meet the requirements identified in this section