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Presidential Notice 12938

Continuation of National Emergency with Respect to Weapons of Mass Destruction

President George W. Bush continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 12938 regarding weapons of mass destruction proliferation, as required by the National Emergencies Act. This annual extension maintains sanctions and authorities related to countering nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons proliferation.

Federal Register Open PDF 73 FR 67097

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in EO 12938 for 1 year
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues for 1 year from November 14, 2008

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Annual review cycle continues; emergency subject to next extension by November 14, 2009

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural continuation with minimal policy change; maintains status quo sanctions architecture
Presidential Notice 12938: Continuation of National Emergency with Respect to Weapons of Mass Destruction · Executive Orders