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Notice 13219NoticeG.W. Bush · R

Presidential Notice 13219

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Western Balkans

President Bush continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13219 on June 26, 2001, regarding threats to peace and stability in the Western Balkans, including extremist violence and obstruction of peace agreements in Macedonia, Bosnia, and Kosovo. The continuation is authorized under section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act and extends emergency measures beyond their original expiration date of June 26, 2006.

Federal Register Open PDF 71 FR 36183

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless renewed

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to Western Balkans for 1 year beyond June 26, 2006
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond June 26, 2006
  • Existing sanctions and blocking measures remain active

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register publication of this notice
  • Transmittal to Congress

Long term

  • Emergency authority available through June 26, 2007 unless renewed again

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetuation of emergency powers without congressional reauthorization beyond annual notice
  • Reliance on 2001 and 2003 predicates may not reflect current conditions
Presidential Notice 13219: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Western Balkans · Executive Orders