*Administration of Barack H. Obama, 2009 *

**Memorandum on Proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Arab Emirates Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy **

*May 19, 2009 *

Presidential Determination No. 2009–18

*Memorandum for the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Energy *

*Subject: *Proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Arab Emirates Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy

I have considered the proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Arab Emirates Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, along with the views, recommendations, and statements of the interested agencies.

I have determined that the performance of the Agreement will promote, and will not constitute an unreasonable risk to, the common defense and security. Pursuant to section 123 b. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2153(b)), I hereby approve the proposed Agreement and authorize the Secretary of State to arrange for its execution.

The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to publish this determination in the *Federal Register*.

BARACK OBAMA

NOTE: This memorandum was released by the Office of the Press Secretary on May 20.

*Categories:* Communications to Federal Agencies : United Arab Emirates, proposed agreement with the U.S. on peaceful uses of nuclear energy, memorandum.

*Subjects:* United Arab Emirates : Nuclear energy, cooperation with U.S.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD200900380.