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TEXT: CLINTON OK'S UKRAINE PACT ON PEACEFUL USE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY

(Presidential determination on U.S.-Ukraine agreement) (240)
Washington -- President Clinton signed a presidential determination
April 28 approving the proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the
United States of America and Ukraine Concerning Peaceful Uses of
Nuclear Energy. The presidential determination authorizes the
Secretary of State and the Secretary of Energy to execute the
agreement.
Following is the text of the White House release:
(Begin text)
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
April 28, 1998
Presidential Determination
No. 98-21
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE
THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY
SUBJECT: Presidential Determination on the Proposed Agreement for
Cooperation Between the United States of America and Ukraine
Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
I have considered the proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the
United States of America and Ukraine 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.
The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to publish this
determination in the Federal Register.
WILLIAM J. CLINTON
(End text)