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Presidential Notice 13224

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect To Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, Or Support Terrorism

President Bush continued for one year the national emergency declared by Executive Order 13224 on September 23, 2001, which authorizes sanctions and asset blocking against persons who commit, threaten, or support terrorism. The continuation is required under the National Emergencies Act because the terrorism threat persists.

Federal Register Open PDF 67 FR 59447

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared September 23, 2001 for 1 year
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond September 23, 2002

Near term (90d)

  • Continued sanctions enforcement and asset blocking operations

Long term

  • Annual review and potential future continuations required by National Emergencies Act

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetual emergency powers risk normalizing exceptional authorities; text cites 'continuing and immediate threat' without specificity on changed conditions
Presidential Notice 13224: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect To Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, Or Support Terrorism · Executive Orders