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Presidential Notice 13405

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions and Policies of Certain Members of the Government of Belarus and Other Persons To Undermine Belarus's Democratic Processes or Institutions

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13405 on June 16, 2006, regarding actions by certain Belarusian government officials and others to undermine democratic processes, commit human rights abuses, and engage in public corruption. The continuation is based on ongoing concerns including crackdowns on political opposition, flawed elections, and restrictions on independent media in Belarus.

Federal Register Open PDF 78 FR 36081

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless further extended

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13405 for 1 year beyond June 16, 2013
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond June 16, 2013
  • Sanctions measures adopted under EO 13405 remain active

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register publication
  • Transmittal to Congress

Long term

  • Emergency subject to potential renewal or termination by June 16, 2014
  • Ongoing sanctions regime against targeted Belarusian officials and entities

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetual emergency status normalizes exceptional authorities; no sunset mechanism beyond annual congressional review
  • Limited transparency on whether sanctions are achieving stated democratic goals after 7 years
Presidential Notice 13405: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions and Policies of Certain Members of the Government of Belarus and Other Persons To Undermine Belarus's Democratic Processes or Institutions · Executive Orders