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Presidential Notice 13581

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Transnational Criminal Organizations

President Obama extended for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13581 regarding transnational criminal organizations, which authorizes sanctions and other measures under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The continuation maintains existing emergency authorities beyond their July 24, 2013 expiration date.

Federal Register Open PDF 78 FR 44417

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless renewed

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in EO 13581 for 1 year beyond July 24, 2013
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect upon publication
  • Existing sanctions and measures remain authorized

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register publication
  • Transmittal to Congress

Long term

  • Emergency authorities expire July 24, 2014 unless renewed again

Risks & tensions

  • Routine annual renewal under National Emergencies Act section 202(d); no new policy changes
  • Vague on specific measures being continued—references 'measures adopted on that date' without enumerating them
Presidential Notice 13581: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Transnational Criminal Organizations · Executive Orders