Notice 13338NoticeG.W. Bush · R

Presidential Notice 13338

Continuation of the National Emergency Blocking Property of Certain Persons and Prohibiting the Export of Certain Goods to Syria

President Bush continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13338, which blocks property of certain persons and prohibits exporting certain goods to Syria. The continuation was required under the National Emergencies Act because the Administration determined Syria's actions still pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economy.

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared May 11, 2004 for 1 year beyond May 11, 2005
  • Continue blocking property of certain persons related to Syria
  • Continue prohibiting exportation or reexportation of certain goods to Syria
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond May 11, 2005
  • Blocking of property and export prohibitions remain active

Near term (90d)

Long term

  • Emergency measures continue until May 11, 2006 unless extended again or terminated

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural continuation under National Emergencies Act section 202(d), not a new policy determination
  • Perpetuation of sanctions regime without congressional reauthorization debate
  • Vague scope of 'certain persons' and 'certain goods' not defined in this notice
Presidential Notice 13338: Continuation of the National Emergency Blocking Property of Certain Persons and Prohibiting the Export of Certain Goods to Syria · Executive Orders