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Presidential Notice 13047

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Burma

President Obama extended for one year the national emergency with respect to Burma (Myanmar) originally declared in 1997, continuing sanctions and investment restrictions based on ongoing repression by the Burmese government. The notice continues measures adopted in six prior executive orders and is required under the National Emergencies Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 79 FR 28807

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless renewed

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to Burma for 1 year beyond May 20, 2014
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency and associated sanctions continue beyond May 20, 2014
  • Notice published in Federal Register and transmitted to Congress

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency authority continues until May 20, 2015 unless renewed again
  • Ongoing sanctions regime remains in place

Risks & tensions

  • Extension maintains sanctions during Burma's partial political opening, creating tension between pressure and engagement strategies
  • Annual renewal requirement under National Emergencies Act creates procedural uncertainty
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