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Presidential Notice 7463

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Certain Terrorist Attacks

President Obama extended for one year the national emergency declared after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, keeping in effect emergency powers and authorities beyond September 14, 2011. This continuation maintains the legal framework established by Proclamation 7463 under the National Emergencies Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 56633

Impact dates

  1. Extended national emergency expires unless renewed

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared September 14, 2001 for additional year
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond September 14, 2011

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency powers and authorities remain available through September 14, 2012 unless renewed again

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetual emergency state since 2001 raises constitutional questions about indefinite executive powers
  • Minimal congressional oversight or debate for continuation of far-reaching authorities
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