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Notice 13047NoticeG.W. Bush · R

Presidential Notice 13047

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Burma

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared on May 20, 1997, regarding Burma (Myanmar), citing ongoing threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy from the Burmese government's actions and policies. The continuation maintains existing sanctions measures, including prohibitions on new investment by U.S. persons, originally imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and section 570(b) of a 1997 appropriations act.

Federal Register Open PDF 67 FR 35423

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to Burma for 1 year beyond May 20, 2002
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • Publication in Federal Register and transmittal to Congress
  • Continuation of existing sanctions and investment prohibitions

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • National emergency and associated measures remain in effect through May 20, 2003, unless terminated or extended again
  • Ongoing restrictions on U.S. investment in Burma

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural continuation under National Emergencies Act; no new policy measures imposed
  • Text does not specify whether Burmese government actions have worsened or merely persisted—vague on changed circumstances
  • Long-running emergency (5+ years at this point) raises questions about indefinite emergency declarations
Presidential Notice 13047: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Burma · Executive Orders