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Notice 13159NoticeG.W. Bush · R Quiet signal

Presidential Notice 13159

Continuation of Emergency With Respect to Property of the Russian Federation Relating to the Disposition of Highly

President Bush continued for one year the national emergency declared by President Clinton in Executive Order 13159, which blocks Russian government property in the U.S. related to the Highly Enriched Uranium (HEU) Agreements. The emergency protects assets tied to downblending Russian weapons-grade uranium into low-enriched uranium for peaceful commercial use, shielding them from legal attachment or judicial process.

Federal Register Open PDF 66 FR 32207

Impact dates

  1. Continued emergency expires unless further extended

  2. Emergency continuation takes effect (original expiration date)

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared June 21, 2000 beyond June 21, 2001
  • Maintain blocking of Russian Federation property related to HEU Agreements
  • Maintain protection from attachment, judgment, decree, lien, execution, garnishment, or other judicial process for covered Russian property
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • Continuation of national emergency takes effect upon notice
  • Property blocking protections remain in force beyond June 21, 2001

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Ongoing protection of HEU Agreement implementation assets through June 21, 2002, unless further extended or terminated

Risks & tensions

  • Routine annual extension under National Emergencies Act section 202(d) with minimal policy change
  • Potential tension between protecting Russian assets and U.S. entities seeking legal remedies against Russia
  • Reliance on continued Russian cooperation for arms control/downsizing objectives
Presidential Notice 13159: Continuation of Emergency With Respect to Property of the Russian Federation Relating to the Disposition of Highly · Executive Orders