July 15, 1998

Presidential Determination No. 98-33

                              THE WHITE HOUSE

                       Office of the Press Secretary

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For Immediate Release                             July 15, 1998



                               July 15, 1998



                                   Presidential Determination
                                   No.         98-33




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 Government of Romania 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 Romania
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



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