Waiver; exceptions; termination

(a) Waiver The President may waive the application of sanctions under section 4 with respect to a foreign person if the President— (1) determines— (A) that such a waiver is in the national interest of the United States; or (B) that the sanctions would be applied with respect to any authorized intelligence, law enforcement, or national security activity of the United States; and (2) submits to the appropriate congressional committees, not later than 15 days before the waiver takes effect, notification of the determination and a justification for the waiver. (b) Exception Sanctions under section 4(c) shall not apply to the extent necessary to comply with the Agreement between the United Nations and the United States regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, or other applicable international obligations of the United States. (c) Termination (1) In general The President shall terminate the application of sanctions under section 4 with respect to a foreign person if the President determines and reports to the appropriate congressional committees that— (A) the person did not engage in the conduct for which the person was sanctioned; (B) the person— (i) has been prosecuted and sentenced appropriately for the conduct in the United States or under the jurisdiction of another country; (ii) has served the sentence imposed; and (iii) has taken verifiable steps to remediate harm to victims; or (C) the person— (i) has credibly demonstrated a significant change in behavior; (ii) has provided substantial cooperation to United States law enforcement or judicial authorities; and (iii) has taken verifiable steps to remediate harm to victims. (2) Petition The President shall establish a process by which a person sanctioned under section 4 may submit a petition for the termination of such sanctions pursuant to this subsection.