Waiver

The President may waive the application of a sanction under section 6, 7, or 8 with respect to a person or transaction if the President— (1) determines that the waiver— (A) is vital to the national security interests of the United States; (B) is necessary to address a humanitarian emergency; (C) will materially advance cooperation by Canada in preventing or mitigating transboundary wildfire smoke; and (D) is necessary to protect public health or safety in the United States; and (2) submits to the appropriate congressional committees the notice described in subsection (b).