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Presidential Notice 13566

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libya

President Obama continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13566 regarding Libya, citing ongoing threats from former Qadhafi regime officials and the risk of asset diversion. The continuation extends beyond the original expiration date of February 25, 2016.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 9329

Impact dates

  1. Extended national emergency expires unless further continued

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13566 for 1 year beyond February 25, 2016
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect upon publication
  • Blocking sanctions under EO 13566 remain active

Near term (90d)

  • Annual review and reporting requirements to Congress continue

Long term

  • Emergency expires February 25, 2017 unless further extended
  • Potential for policy recalibration if Libya stabilizes

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetual emergency status normalizes exceptional authorities
  • Disconnect between declared emergency (Qadhafi regime) and actual threat (post-2011 instability)
Presidential Notice 13566: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libya · Executive Orders