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Notice 13047NoticeClinton · D Quiet signal

Presidential Notice 13047

Continuation of Emergency With Respect to Burma

President Clinton continued the national emergency with respect to Burma that was first declared on May 20, 1997, citing the Burmese government's ongoing large-scale repression of the democratic opposition. The continuation extends the emergency beyond its May 20, 2000 expiration date and maintains existing sanctions, including the prohibition on new U.S. investment in Burma.

Federal Register Open PDF 65 FR 32005

Impact dates

  1. Prior emergency expiration date; continuation effective to prevent lapse

Key directives

  • Continue the national emergency with respect to Burma beyond May 20, 2000
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • Continuation of national emergency takes effect upon notice publication
  • Existing sanctions under EO 13047 remain in force

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency continues indefinitely until terminated by the President or Congress
  • Annual review required under National Emergencies Act section 202(d)

Risks & tensions

  • Procedural continuation without new policy assessment may limit diplomatic flexibility
  • Repetitive annual renewals under 202(d) can become automatic without substantive congressional scrutiny
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