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Presidential Notice 13047

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect To Burma

President Obama continues for one year the national emergency with respect to Burma (Myanmar) originally declared in 1997, maintaining sanctions and related measures under Executive Orders 13047, 13310, 13448, 13464, and 13619. The continuation is based on the determination that Burma's actions and policies still pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy.

Federal Register Open PDF 78 FR 26231

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless renewed again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to Burma for 1 year beyond May 20, 2013
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues beyond May 20, 2013
  • Existing sanctions and prohibitions remain in force

Near term (90d)

  • Notice to be published in Federal Register
  • Notice transmitted to Congress

Long term

  • Emergency subject to annual renewal or termination
  • Potential future modification if Burma policy changes

Risks & tensions

  • Annual renewal mechanism creates ongoing uncertainty for any U.S. policy shift toward Burma
  • Maintains sanctions architecture despite potential reform momentum in Burma during 2011-2016 period
  • Congressional notification requirement ensures legislative branch oversight but also potential friction
Presidential Notice 13047: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect To Burma · Executive Orders