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Presidential Notice 13413

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

This notice extends for one year a national emergency first declared in 2006 regarding the Democratic Republic of the Congo, maintaining sanctions that block property of persons contributing to conflict and regional instability. The continuation keeps in force measures under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and Executive Orders 13413 and 13671.

Federal Register Open PDF 82 FR 49275

Impact dates

  1. continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • continue national emergency with respect to DRC for 1 year
  • publish notice in Federal Register
  • transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • national emergency continues in effect beyond October 27, 2017

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • sanctions regime remains active through October 27, 2018 unless renewed again

Risks & tensions

  • routine annual extension with minimal policy change; no new sanctions designations or modifications
Presidential Notice 13413: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Democratic Republic of the Congo · Executive Orders