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Notice 7463NoticeG.W. Bush · R Quiet signal

Presidential Notice 7463

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to

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In simple terms

President Bush continued for one year the national emergency declared on September 14, 2001, following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, citing the ongoing terrorist threat. The notice extends authorities delegated to the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Homeland Security for military reserve call-ups, emergency construction, and related emergency powers.

Federal Register Open PDF 68 FR 53665

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 68 FR 53665

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared September 14, 2001 for additional year
  • Maintain delegated authorities to Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Homeland Security
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Who is ordered

Related orders

What to expect

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond September 14, 2003

Near term (90d)

  • Authorities for reserve call-ups, emergency construction, and waived personnel requirements remain active

Long term

  • Emergency powers extended through September 14, 2004 unless renewed again

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetual emergency status normalizes exceptional authorities; tension between temporary emergency framing and multi-year renewal pattern
  • Congressional notification is procedural, not requiring affirmative approval
Presidential Notice 7463: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to · Executive Orders