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Presidential Notice 13405

Continuation of the National Emergency Blocking Property of Certain Persons Undermining Democratic Processes or Institutions in Belarus

President George W. Bush continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13405, which blocks property of persons undermining democratic processes or institutions in Belarus. The continuation extends sanctions beyond their June 16, 2007 expiration date under the National Emergencies Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 72 FR 33381

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in EO 13405 for 1 year beyond June 16, 2007
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continued effective June 14, 2007
  • Property blocking measures remain in force

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register publication of notice
  • Transmittal to Congress

Long term

  • Sanctions regime continues through June 16, 2008 unless further extended or terminated

Risks & tensions

  • Routine annual continuation with minimal policy change; threat assessment language is standardized and does not reflect updated intelligence
Presidential Notice 13405: Continuation of the National Emergency Blocking Property of Certain Persons Undermining Democratic Processes or Institutions in Belarus · Executive Orders