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Presidential Notice 13441

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Actions of Certain Persons to Undermine the Sovereignty of Lebanon or Its Democratic Processes and Institutions

President Obama extended for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13441, which blocks property of persons undermining Lebanese sovereignty or democratic institutions. The continuation cites ongoing arms transfers to Hezbollah as justification for maintaining sanctions authorities.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 45653

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless further extended

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13441 for 1 year beyond August 1, 2011
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond August 1, 2011
  • Blocking sanctions under EO 13441 remain active

Near term (90d)

  • Annual Federal Register publication
  • Congressional transmission of notice

Long term

  • Potential redesignation or new sanctions designations under maintained authorities
  • Continued freeze of blocked assets until emergency lapses or is terminated

Risks & tensions

  • Routine annual extension under NEA §202(d) with minimal policy change
  • Vague on whether new designations are anticipated; focuses on arms transfers to Hezbollah as ongoing threat
  • Maintains sanctions framework without modifying scope or criteria
Presidential Notice 13441: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Actions of Certain Persons to Undermine the Sovereignty of Lebanon or Its Democratic Processes and Institutions · Executive Orders