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Notice 6867NoticeG.W. Bush · R

Presidential Notice 6867

Continuation of the National Emergency Relating to Cuba and the Emergency Authority Relating to the Regulation of the Anchorage and Movement of Vessels

President Bush continued a national emergency originally declared in 1996 after Cuba shot down two U.S. civilian aircraft, and expanded in 2004 to deny support to the Cuban government. The continuation maintains emergency authority to regulate vessel anchorage and movement around Cuba under the National Emergencies Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 70 FR 8919

Impact dates

  1. Annual continuation required by National Emergencies Act section 202(d)

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to Cuba
  • Continue emergency authority relating to regulation of anchorage and movement of vessels
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues
  • Vessel anchorage/movement regulations remain in effect

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Annual review required under National Emergencies Act for continuation

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetual emergency status normalizes exceptional authorities
  • Cuba policy remains frozen in pre-2006 framework
  • No sunset mechanism for expanded 2004 authorities
Presidential Notice 6867: Continuation of the National Emergency Relating to Cuba and the Emergency Authority Relating to the Regulation of the Anchorage and Movement of Vessels · Executive Orders