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Presidential Determination

Waiver and Certification of Statutory Provisions Regarding the Palestine Liberation Organization

President Clinton waived provisions of the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1987 that restricted dealings with the Palestine Liberation Organization, certifying the waiver as important to U.S. national security interests through November 26, 1998. The Secretary of State was directed to transmit the determination to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.

Federal Register Open PDF 63 FR 32711

Impact dates

  1. Waiver expires

Key directives

  • Waive section 1003 of the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1987 through November 26, 1998
  • Transmit determination to Congress
  • Publish determination in the Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Waiver takes effect upon signing (June 3, 1998)
  • Secretary of State to transmit to Congress and publish in Federal Register

Near term (90d)

  • Waiver remains in effect through November 26, 1998

Long term

  • Potential renewal or expiration of waiver pending congressional and diplomatic developments

Risks & tensions

  • Waiver of anti-terrorism restrictions on PLO may generate congressional opposition
  • Temporary nature (~6 months) suggests ongoing diplomatic negotiation pressure
  • National security certification language may be contested by lawmakers
Presidential Determination: Waiver and Certification of Statutory Provisions Regarding the Palestine Liberation Organization · Executive Orders