Continuation of Emergency Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction

In simple terms

President Clinton continued for another year the national emergency first declared in 1994 regarding the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems. The notice extends Executive Order 12938 under the National Emergencies Act, maintaining existing sanctions and authorities without adding new measures.

Federal Register Open PDF 65 FR 68063

Record & deadlines

Nov 9, 2000Signed
Signed by the President
Nov 13, 2000FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 65 FR 68063
Federal Register PDF
Nov 14, 2000
Prior emergency extension expires; continuation takes effect

Key directives

Continue national emergency declared in EO 12938 beyond November 14, 2000
Publish notice in Federal Register
Transmit notice to Congress

Related orders

What to expect

Immediate

Continuation of national emergency takes effect upon publication

Near term (90d)

Annual congressional notification completed

Long term

Emergency remains in effect until extended again or terminated; underlying EO 12938 authorities persist

Risks & tensions

Routine extension with no policy change; text does not specify whether sanctions targets or scope are modified
Vague on whether any agency actions triggered beyond automatic continuation