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Presidential Determination

Presidential Determination on Waiver and Certification of Statutory Provisions Regarding the Palestine Liberation

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., citing U.S. national security interests. The Secretary of State was directed to transmit this determination to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.

Federal Register Open PDF 71 FR 64437

Impact dates

  1. Waiver expiration

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

Timeline

Immediate

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

Near term (90d)

  • Waiver remains in effect through first half of 6-month period

Long term

  • Waiver expires April 13, 2007 unless renewed
  • Potential recurrence of statutory prohibition on PLO office

Risks & tensions

  • Periodic waiver creates recurring uncertainty for PLO presence
  • National security justification may face congressional scrutiny
  • Tension between anti-terrorism statute and diplomatic engagement with Palestinian Authority
Presidential Determination: Presidential Determination on Waiver and Certification of Statutory Provisions Regarding the Palestine Liberation · Executive Orders