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Presidential Notice 7463

Notice Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Certain Terrorist Attacks

President Bush continued for one year the national emergency declared after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, extending authorities allowing reserve military call-ups, personnel requirement waivers, and emergency construction delegated to the Secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security. This annual continuation is required under the National Emergencies Act to maintain these emergency powers beyond September 14, 2005.

Federal Register Open PDF 70 FR 54229

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless renewed again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared September 14, 2001 for additional 1 year
  • Maintain delegated authorities under EO 13223, EO 13235, EO 13253, and EO 13286
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond September 14, 2005
  • Delegated authorities to Secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security remain active

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency powers subject to next annual renewal by September 14, 2006 unless terminated

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetual emergency status since 2001 raises constitutional questions about indefinite emergency powers
  • Congressional oversight limited to annual notification without affirmative vote requirement
Presidential Notice 7463: Notice Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Certain Terrorist Attacks · Executive Orders