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Presidential Determination

Waiver of Sanctions on India and Pakistan

President Clinton waived sanctions on India and Pakistan until October 20, 1999, specifically allowing assistance to three conservation and environmental programs: the Asian Elephant Conservation Fund, the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Fund, and the Indo-American Environmental Leadership Program. The waiver was issued under authority of section 902 of the India-Pakistan Relief Act of 1998.

Federal Register Open PDF 64 FR 53573

Impact dates

  1. Waiver expiration date

Key directives

  • Waive sanctions on India and Pakistan until October 20, 1999
  • Limit waiver to three specific funds/programs
  • Report determination to Congress
  • Arrange Federal Register publication

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Waiver takes effect September 21, 1999
  • Sanctions lifted for specified conservation programs

Near term (90d)

  • Waiver expires October 20, 1999 (29 days after signing)

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Narrowly scoped waiver suggests tension between sanctions policy and conservation goals
  • Very short 29-day waiver period indicates limited or conditional relief
  • Text does not specify whether waiver would be extended or programs would resume sanctions after expiration
Presidential Determination: Waiver of Sanctions on India and Pakistan · Executive Orders