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Presidential Notice 6867

Continuation of the National Emergency Relating to Cuba and of the Emergency Authority Relating to the Regulation of the Anchorage and Movement of Vessels

President Clinton continued a national emergency declared in 1996 after Cuba shot down two U.S. civilian aircraft, extending emergency authority to regulate vessel anchorage and movement near Cuba. The continuation is based on Cuba's stated intent to use force against U.S. vessels or aircraft involved in memorial activities or peaceful protest.

Federal Register Open PDF 65 FR 10929

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to Cuba
  • Continue emergency authority relating to regulation of anchorage and movement of vessels
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues
  • Emergency authority over vessel regulation remains in effect

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Annual continuation expected under National Emergencies Act framework

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetual emergency status normalizes exceptional authorities
  • Cuba policy remains frozen in 1996 framework despite changed geopolitical context
  • Text vague on whether Cuba threat assessment is current or pro forma
Presidential Notice 6867: Continuation of the National Emergency Relating to Cuba and of the Emergency Authority Relating to the Regulation of the Anchorage and Movement of Vessels · Executive Orders