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Presidential Notice 13581

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect To Significant Transnational Criminal Organizations

President Obama continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13581 regarding significant transnational criminal organizations, which pose threats to U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economy. The continuation extends the emergency authorities beyond their July 24, 2012 expiration date under the National Emergencies Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 42619

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless renewed

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13581 for 1 year beyond July 24, 2012
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect upon publication
  • Sanctions and measures under EO 13581 remain active

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register publication
  • Congressional transmission

Long term

  • Emergency authorities expire July 24, 2013 unless renewed again

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural renewal; no expansion of authorities
  • Perpetual emergency status raises constitutional questions about indefinite emergencies
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