Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombia

In simple terms

This notice continues for one year a national emergency first declared in 1995 regarding significant narcotics traffickers centered in Colombia. It maintains existing sanctions that block property and prohibit transactions involving designated persons and their supporters under Executive Order 12978.

Federal Register Open PDF 67 FR 64307

Record & deadlines

Oct 16, 2002Signed
Signed by the President
Oct 18, 2002FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 67 FR 64307
Federal Register PDF
Oct 21, 2003
Continued national emergency expires unless renewed again

Key directives

Continue national emergency for 1 year beyond October 21, 2002
Publish notice in Federal Register
Transmit notice to Congress

Related orders

What to expect

Immediate

Continuation of national emergency takes effect upon issuance
Existing blocking sanctions remain in force

Near term (90d)

Federal Register publication and congressional transmission

Long term

Emergency authority remains in effect through October 21, 2003 unless renewed again
Ongoing sanctions enforcement and potential designations continue

Risks & tensions

Routine annual renewal with minimal policy change; no new designations or expanded authorities announced
Vague on whether new traffickers have been designated or if enforcement intensity has changed