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Presidential Notice 13047

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Burma

This notice continues for one year the national emergency with respect to Burma (Myanmar) originally declared on May 20, 1997, citing ongoing threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy from the Burmese government's actions. The continuation maintains sanctions and restrictive measures previously imposed under Executive Orders 13047, 13310, 13448, and 13464.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 27629

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless further extended

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to Burma for 1 year beyond May 20, 2010
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond May 20, 2010
  • Existing sanctions under four executive orders remain active

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register publication
  • Congressional transmission

Long term

  • Emergency subject to annual renewal review
  • Ongoing sanctions regime maintained unless terminated by future presidential action

Risks & tensions

  • Routine statutory continuation under NEA Section 202(d); no new policy escalation
  • Perpetuation of long-running sanctions regime with limited transparency on effectiveness
Presidential Notice 13047: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Burma · Executive Orders