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Presidential Determination

Waiver and Certification of Statutory Provisions Regarding the Palestine Liberation Organization

President Bush waived section 1003 of the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1987 for six months, allowing the Palestine Liberation Organization office to remain open in the United States despite statutory restrictions. The determination was transmitted to Congress and published in the Federal Register.

Federal Register Open PDF 66 FR 53505

Impact dates

  1. Waiver expires (6 months from signing)

Key directives

  • Waive section 1003 of Anti-Terrorism Act of 1987
  • Transmit determination to Congress
  • Publish in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Waiver takes effect upon signing
  • PLO office operations may continue

Near term (90d)

  • Six-month waiver period expires around April 16, 2002 unless extended

Long term

  • Potential recurring waiver pattern for PLO office status

Risks & tensions

  • Balances counter-terrorism statute against diplomatic engagement with PLO
  • Congressional notification required but no explicit congressional approval mechanism stated
  • Temporary nature creates recurring decision pressure
Presidential Determination: Waiver and Certification of Statutory Provisions Regarding the Palestine Liberation Organization · Executive Orders