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Presidential Determination

Determination and Waiver of Application of Section 908(a)(1) of the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000 with Respect to Libya

President Bush waived a trade sanctions restriction under the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000 to allow agricultural and medical exports to Libya, determining it was in the national security interest of the United States. The Secretary of State was directed to report this waiver to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.

Federal Register Open PDF 69 FR 58035

Impact dates

  1. Federal Register filing

Key directives

  • Waive application of section 908(a)(1) of TSRA with respect to Libya
  • Report determination and waiver to Congress
  • Arrange for publication in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Waiver of section 908(a)(1) with respect to Libya takes effect upon determination

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register publication (filed September 28, 2004)

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Waiver reflects diplomatic thaw with Libya following 2003 WMD disarmament commitments
  • Balances sanctions relief against national security oversight requirements in TSRA
Presidential Determination: Determination and Waiver of Application of Section 908(a)(1) of the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000 with Respect to Libya · Executive Orders