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Notice 6867NoticeG.W. Bush · R

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 George W. Bush continued a national emergency originally declared by President Clinton on March 1, 1996, following Cuba's destruction of two U.S.-registered civilian aircraft. The notice extends emergency authority to regulate vessel anchorage and movement near Cuba due to ongoing concerns about Cuba's threats to use force against U.S. vessels and aircraft engaged in memorial activities or peaceful protest.

Federal Register Open PDF 66 FR 12841

Impact dates

  1. Annual continuation required by National Emergencies Act section 202(d)

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

  • Continuation of vessel movement and anchorage restrictions takes effect upon publication

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency authority remains in effect until next annual renewal or termination by Congress/President

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetual emergency status normalizes long-term restrictions without congressional reauthorization
  • Cuba policy entanglement with domestic political constituencies (Cuban-American voters)
  • Notice does not assess whether threat level still justifies emergency powers 5 years after original incident
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