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Notice 12947NoticeG.W. Bush · R

Presidential Notice 12947

Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Terrorists Who Threaten to Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process

President George W. Bush continued for one year the national emergency first declared in 1995 regarding foreign terrorists threatening the Middle East peace process, as required by the National Emergencies Act. This routine continuation maintains existing sanctions and authorities against designated individuals and entities, including those added in 1998 such as Usama bin Laden.

Federal Register Open PDF 74 FR 3961

Impact dates

  1. continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • continue national emergency for 1 year beyond January 23, 2009
  • publish notice in Federal Register
  • transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • national emergency continues in effect beyond January 23, 2009

Near term (90d)

  • annual review and reporting to Congress
  • Federal Register publication

Long term

  • emergency authorities remain available through January 23, 2010 unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • routine procedural continuation with minimal policy change; statutory requirement under NEA section 202(d)
  • vague whether any substantive review of designated persons occurs
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