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Notice 12947NoticeG.W. Bush · R

Presidential Notice 12947

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to

President Bush continued for one year the national emergency first declared in 1995 regarding foreign terrorists threatening the Middle East peace process, including sanctions against designated individuals and entities. This routine annual extension maintains existing emergency measures under the National Emergencies Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 67 FR 3033

Impact dates

  1. continued national emergency expires unless further extended

Key directives

  • continue national emergency for 1 year beyond January 23, 2002
  • publish notice in Federal Register
  • transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • national emergency continues in effect beyond January 23, 2002

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • emergency measures remain in effect through January 23, 2003 unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • routine procedural continuation; no expansion of authorities or new designations
  • maintains sanctions framework without policy debate
Presidential Notice 12947: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to · Executive Orders