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Notice 12978NoticeG.W. Bush · R

Presidential Notice 12978

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to

President Bush continues for one year the national emergency declared in 1995 regarding significant narcotics traffickers centered in Colombia, maintaining sanctions that block property and prohibit transactions with designated persons. The continuation extends beyond the October 21, 2003 expiration date under the National Emergencies Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 68 FR 60023

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless renewed

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency for 1 year beyond October 21, 2003
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect
  • Property blocking and transaction prohibitions remain active

Near term (90d)

  • Notice published in Federal Register
  • Notice transmitted to Congress

Long term

  • Emergency subject to annual renewal review
  • Ongoing sanctions enforcement against designated Colombian traffickers

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural renewal; no expansion of authorities
  • Colombia policy remained contentious in 2003 but this notice makes no policy changes
Presidential Notice 12978: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to · Executive Orders