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Notice 13338NoticeG.W. Bush · R

Presidential Notice 13338

Continuation of the National Emergency Blocking Property of Certain Persons and Prohibiting the Export of Certain Goods to Syria

President Bush continued for one year the national emergency declared in 2004 regarding Syria, maintaining sanctions that block property of certain persons and prohibit exports of certain goods to Syria. The continuation cites ongoing Syrian support for terrorism, weapons programs, and undermining stabilization efforts in Iraq as justifications.

Federal Register Open PDF 73 FR 26939

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared May 11, 2004 for 1 year
  • Continue blocking property of certain persons related to Syria
  • Continue prohibiting exportation and re-exportation of certain goods to Syria
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency and sanctions continue in effect beyond May 11, 2008

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Sanctions regime continues for 1 year through May 11, 2009 unless renewed again

Risks & tensions

  • Perfunctory annual renewal under NEA section 202(d) without policy reassessment
  • Syria's 'illicit nuclear cooperation with North Korea' cited as justification—claim that would face scrutiny given 2007 Israeli airstrike on alleged Syrian reactor site
Presidential Notice 13338: Continuation of the National Emergency Blocking Property of Certain Persons and Prohibiting the Export of Certain Goods to Syria · Executive Orders