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Presidential Determination

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

President George W. 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 and requires transmission to Congress and publication in the Federal Register.

Federal Register Open PDF 72 FR 19781

Impact dates

  1. Waiver expires (6 months from signing)

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 (April 11, 2007)
  • Secretary of State directed to transmit to Congress and publish in Federal Register

Near term (90d)

  • Six-month waiver period runs through October 11, 2007

Long term

  • Potential need for renewal determination after six-month period expires

Risks & tensions

  • Periodic waiver requirement creates recurring political pressure point
  • PLO office status tied to Israeli-Palestinian peace process dynamics
  • Anti-Terrorism Act waiver may draw congressional scrutiny from opponents of Palestinian engagement
Presidential Determination: Presidential Determination on Waiver and Certification of Statutory Provisions Regarding the Palestine Liberation Organization Office · Executive Orders