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Presidential Notice 12938

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction

President Biden continued for one year the national emergency first declared in 1994 regarding weapons of mass destruction proliferation, as required by the National Emergencies Act. The notice extends existing sanctions and authorities without creating new policy.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 62891

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless renewed again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in EO 12938 for 1 year beyond November 14, 2021
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • Continuation of national emergency takes effect upon publication

Near term (90d)

  • Existing sanctions and regulatory frameworks remain active

Long term

  • Emergency subject to annual renewal; next continuation required by November 14, 2022

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural continuation with no policy change; text notes ongoing threat but offers no new assessment
Presidential Notice 12938: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction · Executive Orders