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Executive Order 13726

Blocking Property and Suspending Entry Into the United States of Persons Contributing to the Situation in Libya

This executive order expands a 2011 national emergency to block property and suspend U.S. entry for persons contributing to instability in Libya, including those who threaten the Government of National Accord, misappropriate state assets, attack civilians or infrastructure, or illicitly exploit Libya's oil resources. It authorizes the Treasury and State Departments to designate targeted individuals and entities under existing sanctions authorities.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 23559

Impact dates

  1. Treasury/State designation determinations and implementing regulations

Key directives

  • Block all property and interests in property of designated persons in U.S. jurisdiction
  • Suspend entry into U.S. of persons meeting section 1(a) criteria
  • Prohibit donations of specified articles to blocked persons
  • Prohibit contributions, provision of funds/goods/services to or from blocked persons
  • Prohibit evasion transactions and conspiracies
  • Treat UN Security Council Resolution 2174 as listed in Annex A of Proclamation 8693
  • Authorize Treasury Secretary to promulgate implementing regulations
  • Direct all agencies to take appropriate measures to carry out order

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Property blocking takes effect upon designation
  • Entry suspension effective immediately for designated persons
  • Donation prohibitions effective immediately

Near term (90d)

  • Treasury/State Department designations of specific persons expected
  • Implementation rules and regulations to be promulgated

Long term

  • Ongoing sanctions enforcement and compliance monitoring
  • Potential expansion of designations as situation evolves
  • Integration with UN Security Council Resolution 2174 implementation

Risks & tensions

  • No prior notice requirement for designations raises due process concerns for U.S.-connected persons
  • Vague criteria like 'pose a significant risk of' obstructing political transition grant broad discretionary authority
  • Overlap with existing UN and EU sanctions may create compliance complexity for multinational entities
  • Illicit oil trade provisions could affect legitimate energy sector actors with indirect Libyan connections
  • Government of National Accord definition ties U.S. policy to specific political agreement that proved fragile
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