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Presidential Notice 6867

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Cuba and of the Emergency Authority Relating to the Regulation of the Anchorage and Movement of Vessels

President Obama continued a national emergency regarding Cuba first declared in 1996 after Cuba shot down two U.S. civilian aircraft, and expanded in 2004 to deny monetary and material support to the Cuban government. The notice extends emergency authority to regulate vessel anchorage and movement near Cuba for another year under the National Emergencies Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 78 FR 13209

Impact dates

  1. Emergency authority expires unless renewed for another year

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to Cuba
  • Continue emergency authority relating to regulation of anchorage and movement of vessels
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency and vessel regulation authority continues

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Annual review required for emergency continuation beyond February 2014

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetual emergency status normalizes extraordinary authorities
  • No material change in Cuba policy despite 17-year emergency
  • Vague 'memorial activities or peaceful protest' justification lacks specific threat assessment
Presidential Notice 6867: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Cuba and of the Emergency Authority Relating to the Regulation of the Anchorage and Movement of Vessels · Executive Orders