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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), maintaining sanctions prohibiting new U.S. investment in response to the Burmese government's large-scale repression of democratic opposition. The continuation is made under the National Emergencies Act and follows the original invocation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 68 FR 27425

Impact dates

  1. National emergency continuation expires unless renewed

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to Burma for 1 year beyond May 20, 2003
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • Continuation takes effect upon publication May 16, 2003
  • Existing sanctions remain in force

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency and sanctions continue through May 20, 2004 unless renewed again

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural renewal; no escalation or policy change indicated
  • Perpetuation of sanctions regime without reassessment of conditions on ground
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