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Presidential Determination 98-5

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 the waiver as important to national security interests through May 24, 1999. The Secretary of State was directed to transmit this determination to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.

Federal Register Open PDF 63 FR 68145

Impact dates

  1. Waiver expiration date

Key directives

  • Waive provisions of section 1003 of Anti-Terrorism Act of 1987 through May 24, 1999
  • Transmit determination to Congress
  • Publish determination in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Waiver of section 1003 of Anti-Terrorism Act of 1987 takes effect

Near term (90d)

  • Waiver expires May 24, 1999 unless extended

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Temporary nature of waiver creates policy uncertainty beyond May 1999
  • Congressional notification requirement suggests potential legislative friction with anti-terrorism restrictions
Presidential Determination 98-5: Waiver and Certification of Statutory Provisions Regarding the Palestine Liberation Organization · Executive Orders