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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 to maintain its U.S. office despite statutory restrictions. The waiver was certified as important to U.S. national security interests and transmitted to Congress.

Federal Register Open PDF 69 FR 62795

Impact dates

  1. Waiver expires

Key directives

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

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Waiver takes effect upon signing
  • PLO office operations may continue in U.S.

Near term (90d)

  • Waiver remains in effect through approximately April 14, 2005

Long term

  • Potential need for renewal or extension after 6-month period expires

Risks & tensions

  • Periodic waiver creates recurring political friction with pro-Israel constituencies
  • Congressional notification requirement suggests legislative oversight tension
  • Short 6-month duration indicates temporary compromise rather than permanent policy resolution
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