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Notice 13288NoticeG.W. Bush · R

Presidential Notice 13288

Continuation of the National Emergency Blocking Property of Persons Undermining Democratic Processes or Institutions in Zimbabwe

President Bush continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13288, which blocks the property of persons undermining democratic processes or institutions in Zimbabwe. The continuation extends sanctions beyond their March 6, 2004 expiration date under the National Emergencies Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 69 FR 10313

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless extended

  2. Federal Register publication and congressional transmittal

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency blocking property for 1 year beyond March 6, 2004
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • Continuation of blocking sanctions takes effect upon notice

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register publication
  • Transmittal to Congress

Long term

  • Sanctions remain in effect through March 6, 2005 unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetual emergency powers normalized through annual renewals
  • Minimal congressional oversight for long-running sanctions regime
  • Vague 'undermining democratic processes' standard lacks procedural clarity
Presidential Notice 13288: Continuation of the National Emergency Blocking Property of Persons Undermining Democratic Processes or Institutions in Zimbabwe · Executive Orders