Continuation of Export Control Regulations

President Clinton declared a national emergency to continue export control regulations after the Export Administration Act of 1979 expired. The order maintains existing export restrictions and boycott-related rules under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, revoking a prior emergency declaration from June 1994.

Federal Register 59 FR 43437

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Impact dates

Aug 21, 1994
Order effective as of midnight between August 20 and August 21, 1994

Key directives

Continue Export Administration Act provisions under IEEPA authority
Incorporate delegations from prior executive orders (12002, 12755, 12214, 12735, 12851)
Maintain Commerce Department regulations (15 CFR Parts 768-799) in full force
Continue Arms Export Control Act section 38(e) administration
Revoke EO 12923 and rescind its emergency declaration

Who is ordered

Secretary of Commerce · Commerce

Timeline

Immediate

Export control regulations continue in force without interruption
Prior emergency declaration (EO 12923) revoked
Administrative sanctions remain applicable

Near term (90d)

Commerce Secretary may amend or revoke existing regulations under continued authority

Long term

Emergency remains in effect until terminated by future presidential action
Export control system continues until Congress reauthorizes permanent legislation

Risks & tensions

Reliance on emergency powers for routine trade policy due to legislative gridlock on Export Administration Act reauthorization
Potential legal vulnerability: IEEPA was designed for emergencies, not permanent regulatory regimes
Boycott cooperation provisions (anti-Israel boycott) create ongoing foreign policy friction with Arab states
No sunset date creates indefinite presidential authority over exports