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Presidential Notice 13047

Continuation of Emergency With Respect to Burma

President Clinton continued the national emergency with respect to Burma originally declared on May 20, 1997 under Executive Order 13047, citing ongoing large-scale repression of the democratic opposition by Burma's government. The continuation extends sanctions prohibiting new U.S. investment in Burma beyond the original two-year expiration date. The notice was published in the Federal Register and transmitted to Congress as required by the National Emergencies Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 64 FR 27443

Impact dates

  1. Annual continuation required under National Emergencies Act section 202(d)

  2. Original national emergency expiration date; continuation effective beyond this date

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared May 20, 1997 beyond May 20, 1999
  • Maintain prohibition on new investment in Burma by U.S. persons
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • Continuation of national emergency takes effect upon notice
  • Prohibition on new U.S. investment in Burma remains in force

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency can be continued annually unless terminated by Congress or President
  • Ongoing sanctions regime against Burma maintained

Risks & tensions

  • Document does not specify duration of continuation—assumed annual under NEA framework
  • No new policy measures added; purely procedural maintenance of status quo
  • Vague on whether Burma situation had materially changed since 1997 declaration
Presidential Notice 13047: Continuation of Emergency With Respect to Burma · Executive Orders