Waiver and Certification of Statutory Provisions Regarding the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Office

Defense & Security Democracy & Governance

In simple terms

President Bush waived section 1003 of the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1987 for six months, allowing the Palestine Liberation Organization to maintain its office in Washington, D.C. The determination cites national security interests under a 2006 appropriations act provision and directs the Secretary of State to transmit it to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.

Federal Register Open PDF 71 FR 26409

Record & deadlines

Apr 13, 2006Signed
Signed by the President
May 5, 2006FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 71 FR 26409
Federal Register PDF
Oct 13, 2006
Waiver expires

Key directives

Waive section 1003 of Anti-Terrorism Act of 1987 for 6 months
Transmit determination to Congress
Publish determination in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Secretary of State · State Department

What to expect

Immediate

Waiver takes effect upon signing (April 13, 2006)
Secretary of State directed to transmit to Congress and publish in Federal Register

Near term (90d)

Waiver remains in effect through initial months

Long term

Waiver expires October 13, 2006 unless renewed; potential need for subsequent presidential determinations

Risks & tensions

Periodic waiver requirement creates recurring political pressure point
Balancing counterterrorism statute with diplomatic engagement with PLO
Vague 'national security interests' standard provides broad executive discretion