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Presidential Notice 12938

Continuation of Emergency Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction

President Clinton continued for another year the national emergency first declared in 1994 regarding the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems. The notice extends Executive Order 12938 under the National Emergencies Act, maintaining existing sanctions and authorities without adding new measures.

Federal Register Open PDF 65 FR 68063

Impact dates

  1. Prior emergency extension expires; continuation takes effect

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in EO 12938 beyond November 14, 2000
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • Continuation of national emergency takes effect upon publication

Near term (90d)

  • Annual congressional notification completed

Long term

  • Emergency remains in effect until extended again or terminated; underlying EO 12938 authorities persist

Risks & tensions

  • Routine extension with no policy change; text does not specify whether sanctions targets or scope are modified
  • Vague on whether any agency actions triggered beyond automatic continuation
Presidential Notice 12938: Continuation of Emergency Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction · Executive Orders