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Notice 12543NoticeG.W. Bush · R

Presidential Notice 12543

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libya

President Bush continued for another year the national emergency with respect to Libya originally declared by President Reagan in 1986. The continuation maintains sanctions and asset-blocking measures because Libya had not fully complied with UN Security Council resolutions regarding the Pan Am 103 bombing.

Federal Register Open PDF 68 FR 661

Impact dates

  1. National emergency continuation expires (1 year from continuation date, subject to further renewal)

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to Libya for 1 year
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues for 1 year
  • Existing sanctions and asset blocks remain in effect

Near term (90d)

  • Annual notice published in Federal Register
  • Notice transmitted to Congress

Long term

  • Emergency subject to annual renewal review
  • Continues until Libya fully complies with UN resolutions or President terminates

Risks & tensions

  • Routine annual continuation without policy change
  • UN sanctions suspended but US unilateral measures persist
  • Vague on specific compliance benchmarks Libya must meet
Presidential Notice 12543: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libya · Executive Orders