Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation Created by the Accumulation of Weapons-Usable Fissile Material in the Territory of the Russian Federation

In simple terms

This notice continues for one year a national emergency declared in 2000 that blocks Russian government property related to the Highly Enriched Uranium (HEU) Agreements from U.S. judicial process. The emergency protects assets tied to Russia's downblending of weapons-grade uranium to low-enriched uranium for peaceful commercial use, ensuring the program continues without legal interference.

Federal Register Open PDF 68 FR 35149

Record & deadlines

Jun 10, 2003Signed
Signed by the President
Jun 12, 2003FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 68 FR 35149
Federal Register PDF
Jun 21, 2004
Continued national emergency expires unless renewed again

Key directives

Continue national emergency for 1 year beyond June 21, 2003
Maintain blocking of Russian government property related to HEU Agreements
Protect such property from attachment, judgment, decree, lien, execution, garnishment, or other judicial process
Publish notice in Federal Register
Transmit notice to Congress

Related orders

What to expect

Immediate

Continuation of asset blocking and judicial protection takes effect upon publication

Near term (90d)

Annual review and potential renewal required by National Emergencies Act

Long term

Ongoing HEU Agreements implementation and potential future renewals of emergency declaration

Risks & tensions

Relies on continued Russian cooperation on HEU downblending; geopolitical shifts could undermine agreement
Annual renewal requirement creates procedural uncertainty
Vague on specific metrics for determining whether emergency remains warranted