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Presidential Notice 13067

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Sudan

This notice continues for one year the national emergency with respect to Sudan originally declared in 1997, as expanded in 2006 to address the Darfur conflict. The continuation maintains existing sanctions and blocking of property authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 72 FR 62407

Impact dates

  1. National emergency continuation expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to Sudan for 1 year beyond November 3, 2007
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond November 3, 2007

Near term (90d)

  • Continued blocking of property of certain persons connected to Darfur conflict
  • Sanctions enforcement under EO 13400 and EO 13412 authorities

Long term

  • Annual review required for emergency continuation beyond November 3, 2008
  • Potential for indefinite renewal absent change in Sudanese government actions

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural continuation; no new policy direction
  • Perpetuation of emergency powers without congressional reauthorization beyond annual notice
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