Determination on Turkmenistan

In simple terms

This presidential determination revokes the prior favorable finding for Turkmenistan under the Trade Act of 1974 and waives certain trade provisions (Jackson-Vanik human rights conditions) to allow normal trade relations. The determination is transmitted to Congress and published in the Federal Register.

Federal Register Open PDF 68 FR 49325

Record & deadlines

Aug 8, 2003Signed
Signed by the President
Aug 18, 2003FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 68 FR 49325
Federal Register PDF
Aug 8, 2003
Transmission to congressional leadership and Federal Register publication

Key directives

Transmit determination to Speaker of the House of Representatives
Transmit determination to President of the Senate
Publish determination in the Federal Register
Waive application of subsections (a) and (b) of section 402 of Trade Act of 1974 with respect to Turkmenistan

Who is ordered

Secretary of State · Department of State

Prior policyRollback

otherPresidential Determination 98-7 of December 5, 1997
othersubsections (a) and (b) of section 402 of Trade Act of 1974

What to expect

Immediate

Determination takes effect upon signing
Waiver of section 402(a) and (b) application to Turkmenistan

Near term (90d)

Transmission to Speaker of the House and President of the Senate
Federal Register publication

Long term

Continued normal trade relations status for Turkmenistan contingent on presidential waiver authority

Risks & tensions

Human rights concerns: waiver of Jackson-Vanik conditions despite Turkmenistan's authoritarian governance
Prior favorable determination (Presidential Determination 98-7) explicitly terminated without explanation of changed circumstances
Congressional notification is procedural; no evident congressional consultation requirement before waiver