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Presidential Notice 13581

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Transnational Criminal Organizations

President Obama continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13581 regarding transnational criminal organizations, extending sanctions and related measures beyond their July 24, 2014 expiration date. The notice cites ongoing threats to national security, foreign policy, and the economy from sophisticated criminal networks.

Federal Register Open PDF 79 FR 42645

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to transnational criminal organizations for 1 year beyond July 24, 2014
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect upon publication
  • Notice transmitted to Congress
  • Publication in Federal Register

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency measures remain in effect through July 24, 2015 unless renewed again

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural renewal under NEA section 202(d); no new policy measures added
  • Vague on whether scope of sanctions expands or remains identical to 2011 baseline
Presidential Notice 13581: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Transnational Criminal Organizations · Executive Orders