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Presidential Notice 12947

Continuation of Emergency Regarding Terrorists Who Threaten To Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process

President Clinton continued a national emergency first declared in 1995 under Executive Order 12947, which blocks assets of foreign terrorists threatening the Middle East peace process and prohibits U.S. persons from transacting in such property. The notice extends the emergency beyond its January 23, 1998 expiration date under the National Emergencies Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 63 FR 3445

Impact dates

  1. Emergency expiration date; continuation takes effect

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared January 23, 1995
  • Maintain asset blocking under Executive Order 12947
  • Maintain prohibition on transactions by U.S. persons in blocked property
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • Continuation of asset blocking and transaction prohibitions beyond January 23, 1998

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Ongoing sanctions regime remains in effect until further notice or termination

Risks & tensions

  • Routine annual continuation with minimal policy change
  • Emergency powers perpetuation without congressional renewal debate
  • Vague 'terrorist activities' standard allows broad targeting discretion
Presidential Notice 12947: Continuation of Emergency Regarding Terrorists Who Threaten To Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process · Executive Orders