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Presidential Notice 13441

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Lebanon

This notice continues for one year the national emergency with respect to Lebanon originally declared by Executive Order 13441 on August 1, 2007. The continuation is based on ongoing threats including arms transfers to Hizballah and Syrian interference that undermine Lebanese sovereignty and stability.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 50281

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless renewed

  2. National emergency continues beyond this date

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to Lebanon for 1 year beyond August 1, 2016
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues beyond August 1, 2016
  • Sanctions measures adopted August 1, 2007 remain in effect

Near term (90d)

  • Annual congressional notification completed

Long term

  • Emergency subject to potential renewal in July 2017
  • Ongoing sanctions regime against Lebanon-related threats continues indefinitely

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetual emergency status normalizes long-term use of IEEPA authorities
  • No substantive policy change—purely procedural continuation required by National Emergencies Act
  • Text notes 'increasingly sophisticated weapons systems' suggesting escalating threat assessment
Presidential Notice 13441: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Lebanon · Executive Orders