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Presidential Notice 13611

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Yemen

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared by Executive Order 13611 on May 16, 2012, regarding threats to Yemen's peace, security, and stability posed by certain former members of the Yemeni government. The continuation is made under section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, which requires annual renewal to prevent automatic termination of emergency authorities.

Federal Register Open PDF 83 FR 22585

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in EO 13611 for 1 year beyond May 16, 2018
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • Continuation of emergency authorities takes effect upon publication
  • Existing sanctions and restrictions remain in force

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register publication
  • Transmission to Congress

Long term

  • Emergency authorities remain in effect through May 16, 2019, unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Text vague on whether new sanctions or actions will be taken beyond continuation of existing authorities
  • Annual renewal mechanism creates recurring deadline pressure
  • Yemen humanitarian crisis may complicate sanctions implementation
Presidential Notice 13611: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Yemen · Executive Orders