*Administration of Barack H. Obama, 2010 *

**Memorandum on Determination on the Proposed Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Australia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy **

*May 4, 2010 *

Presidential Determination No. 2010–07

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

*Subject:* Determination on the Proposed Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Australia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy

I have considered the proposed Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Australia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, along with the views, recommendations, and statements of the interested departments and 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 to publish this determination in the *Federal Register*.

BARACK OBAMA

[Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 8:45 a.m., May 13, 2010]

NOTE: This memorandum was released by the Office of the Press Secretary on May 5, and it was published in the *Federal Register* on May 14.

*Categories:* Communications to Federal Agencies : Australia, proposed agreement for cooperation with the U.S. on peaceful uses of nuclear energy, memorandum*.*

*Subjects:* Australia : Nuclear energy, cooperation with U.S.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD201000347.