[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 33, Number 47 (Monday, November 24, 1997)]
[Pages 1846-1847]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Memorandum on the Kazakhstan-United States Agreement on Peaceful Uses of 
Nuclear Energy

November 17, 1997

Presidential Determination No. 98-5

Memorandum for the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Energy

Subject: Presidential Determination on the Proposed Agreement for 
Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and 
the Republic of Kazakhstan 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 Republic of 
Kazakhstan 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 you to arrange for its execution.

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