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Notice 6867NoticeG.W. Bush · R

Presidential Notice 6867

Continuation of the National Emergency Relating to Cuba and of the Emergency Authority Relating to the Regulation of the Anchorage and Movement of Vessels

President George W. Bush continued a national emergency regarding Cuba originally declared in 1996 after Cuba shot down two U.S. civilian aircraft, and expanded in 2004 to deny support to the Cuban government. The notice extends emergency authority to regulate vessel anchorage and movement under the National Emergencies Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 72 FR 9231

Impact dates

  1. Continuation effective upon signing/publication

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to Cuba
  • Continue emergency authority relating to regulation of anchorage and movement of vessels
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • Continuation of national emergency takes effect upon publication
  • Existing vessel movement regulations remain in force

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Annual or periodic continuation of emergency likely required under National Emergencies Act
  • Ongoing restriction of maritime activities in waters near Cuba

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetual emergency status normalizes exceptional authorities without congressional renewal debate
  • Document relies on 1996 and 2004 predicates without new factual developments since 2004 expansion
  • Cuban government claims of U.S. invasion intent noted as justification but not independently verified in this notice
Presidential Notice 6867: Continuation of the National Emergency Relating to Cuba and of the Emergency Authority Relating to the Regulation of the Anchorage and Movement of Vessels · Executive Orders