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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 the national emergency first declared by President Clinton in 1996 regarding Cuba, following Cuba's destruction of two U.S.-registered civilian aircraft. The notice extends emergency authority to regulate vessel anchorage and movement near Cuba under the National Emergencies Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 67 FR 9387

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

  • National emergency continues in effect
  • Emergency authority over vessel regulation remains active

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Ongoing annual review required under National Emergencies Act (every 6 months for continuation)
  • Potential indefinite extension if conditions persist

Risks & tensions

  • Document lacks specific sunset or review deadline beyond statutory 6-month NEA cycle
  • No stated conditions for termination—continuation based on subjective assessment of Cuban intent
  • Maintains long-standing sanctions architecture without policy modification
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