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Presidential Notice 12938

Continuation of Emergency with Respect to Weapons of Mass Destruction

President Obama continued for one year the national emergency first declared in 1994 regarding weapons of mass destruction proliferation, as required by the National Emergencies Act. This annual extension maintains existing sanctions and authorities under Executive Orders 12938, 13094, and 13382 without adding new measures.

Federal Register Open PDF 74 FR 58187

Impact dates

  1. Emergency continuation 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

  • Continuation of national emergency takes effect upon publication

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency remains in force through November 14, 2010 unless extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Annual extension without policy review may perpetuate emergency authorities indefinitely
  • Vague 'as amended' language leaves exact scope of current authorities unclear
Presidential Notice 12938: Continuation of Emergency with Respect to Weapons of Mass Destruction · Executive Orders