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Presidential Notice 13441

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions of Certain Persons To Undermine the Sovereignty of Lebanon or Its Democratic Processes or Institutions

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13441 (August 1, 2007), which blocks property of persons undermining Lebanese sovereignty or democratic institutions. The continuation is based on ongoing threats including arms transfers to Hizballah.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 43707

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13441 for 1 year beyond August 1, 2012
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond August 1, 2012

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency authority continues for 1 year until August 1, 2013 unless extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Routine annual continuation under NEA section 202(d); no new policy substance
  • Perpetual emergency status raises constitutional questions about indefinite emergencies
  • Document does not specify new blocking actions or entity designations
Presidential Notice 13441: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions of Certain Persons To Undermine the Sovereignty of Lebanon or Its Democratic Processes or Institutions · Executive Orders