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Presidential Notice

Continuation of Emergency Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction

President Clinton continued for one year the national emergency declared by Executive Order 12938 on November 14, 1994, regarding the proliferation of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons and their delivery systems. This routine procedural notice extends existing emergency authorities under the National Emergencies Act without adding new sanctions or policy measures.

Federal Register Open PDF 60 FR 57137

Impact dates

  1. Extended emergency expires unless further continued

  2. Prior emergency expiration date; continuation takes effect

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared November 14, 1994 beyond November 14, 1995
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • Continuation of emergency authorities under EO 12938 takes effect

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency remains in effect until November 14, 1996 unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Routine annual extension with no new policy content; maintains status quo sanctions/regulatory framework
  • Vague on specific programs or restrictions being maintained—refers broadly to EO 12938 authorities
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