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Notice 12543NoticeG.W. Bush · R

Presidential Notice 12543

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libya

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In simple terms

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

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 68 FR 661

    Federal Register PDF

  3. 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

Related orders

What to expect

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