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Presidential Notice 13566

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libya

President Obama extended for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13566 regarding Libya, citing ongoing threats from Qadhafi family members and former regime officials despite positive developments including Qadhafi's fall. The notice continues sanctions authority while noting efforts to wind down restrictions in coordination with the new Libyan government and international community.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 11381

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless further extended

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13566 for 1 year beyond February 25, 2012
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond February 25, 2012

Near term (90d)

  • Ongoing winding down of sanctions in coordination with new Libyan government and international community

Long term

  • Potential full lifting of sanctions contingent on continued stabilization in Libya

Risks & tensions

  • Tension between continuing emergency authority and stated goal of winding down sanctions
  • Vague timeline for complete sanctions relief creates uncertainty for Libyan economic recovery
  • Ongoing threat assessment relies on unspecified 'certain members' of Qadhafi family without clear criteria for resolution
Presidential Notice 13566: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libya · Executive Orders