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Presidential Notice 12978

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombia

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared in 1995 under Executive Order 12978 regarding significant narcotics traffickers centered in Colombia. The continuation maintains existing sanctions and emergency measures under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act beyond their scheduled expiration of October 21, 2012.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 64221

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared October 21, 1995 for 1 year beyond October 21, 2012
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • Continuation of national emergency takes effect upon publication

Near term (90d)

  • Existing sanctions and asset blocking measures remain in force

Long term

  • Emergency authority remains available through October 21, 2013 unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Routine extension of long-standing emergency authority; no new policy measures
  • Text implies continuity rather than escalation of enforcement posture
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