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Notice 12978NoticeG.W. Bush · R

Presidential Notice 12978

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombia

This notice continues for one year a national emergency first declared in 1995 regarding significant narcotics traffickers centered in Colombia. The continuation maintains sanctions blocking property and prohibiting transactions with designated persons involved in Colombian drug trafficking.

Federal Register Open PDF 69 FR 61733

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency for 1 year beyond October 21, 2004
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond October 21, 2004
  • Property blocking sanctions remain active

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register publication
  • Congressional transmission

Long term

  • Annual review required if emergency to continue beyond October 21, 2005

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural continuation with no policy changes; tension between perpetual emergency declarations and statutory intent for temporary measures
Presidential Notice 12978: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombia · Executive Orders