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Notice 13047NoticeG.W. Bush · R Quiet signal

Presidential Notice 13047

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Burma

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In simple terms

This notice continues for one year the national emergency with respect to Burma (Myanmar) originally declared on May 20, 1997, citing ongoing repression by the Burmese government as a threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy. The continuation maintains existing sanctions including investment prohibitions, import bans, and financial restrictions.

Federal Register Open PDF 73 FR 29035

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 73 FR 29035

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Continued national emergency expires unless renewed again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to Burma for 1 year beyond May 20, 2008
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Related orders

What to expect

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond May 20, 2008
  • Existing sanctions under EO 13047, EO 13310, EO 13448, and EO 13464 remain active

Near term (90d)

  • Annual review and potential congressional oversight of emergency continuation
  • Federal Register publication of this notice

Long term

  • Sanctions regime persists until lifted or emergency terminated
  • Potential for further executive action if Burma policy changes

Risks & tensions

  • Routine annual continuation under National Emergencies Act section 202(d) without policy change
  • Maintains long-running sanctions regime with limited visible impact on Burma's governance
  • Potential tension between sanctions approach and other diplomatic or humanitarian engagement
Presidential Notice 13047: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Burma · Executive Orders