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Presidential Determination

Presidential Determination on Waiver and Certification of Statutory Provisions Regarding the Palestine Liberation Organization

President Clinton waived provisions of the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1987 that restricted U.S. dealings with the Palestine Liberation Organization, certifying that doing so served national security interests through June 4, 1998. The Secretary of State was directed to transmit this determination to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.

Federal Register Open PDF 62 FR 66255

Impact dates

  1. Waiver expiration date

Key directives

  • Waive section 1003 of Anti-Terrorism Act of 1987 through June 4, 1998
  • Transmit determination to Congress
  • Publish determination in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Waiver of Anti-Terrorism Act section 1003 restrictions takes effect

Near term (90d)

  • Waiver expires June 4, 1998 unless extended

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Periodic waiver requirement creates recurring political friction with Congress over PLO terrorism designation
  • Short 6-month waiver window reflects legislative-executive compromise on sensitive Middle East policy
Presidential Determination: Presidential Determination on Waiver and Certification of Statutory Provisions Regarding the Palestine Liberation Organization · Executive Orders