Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organization

1996-04-04Executive Order 12997
Signed by: William J. Clinton
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Headline: Designates Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organization for U.S. Legal Immunities

What it does: The order designates the Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organization as a public international organization entitled to privileges, exemptions, and immunities under the International Organizations Immunities Act.

Real World Impact:
  • Grants the organization privileges, exemptions, and immunities under U.S. law.
  • Clarifies the designation does not limit other privileges from agreements or Congress.
Topics: international organizations, legal immunities, foreign affairs, government designation

Summary

This executive order designates the Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organization as a public international organization under U.S. law. The order says the organization is entitled to the privileges, exemptions, and immunities provided by the International Organizations Immunities Act.

The designation is not intended to limit any other privileges or immunities the organization may have acquired through international agreements or by action of Congress.

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