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Presidential Notice 6867

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Cuba and of the Emergency Authority Relating to the Regulation of the Anchorage and Movement of Vessels

President Obama continues a national emergency first declared in 1996 after Cuba shot down two U.S. civilian aircraft, and expanded in 2004 to deny monetary and material support to the Cuban government. The notice extends emergency authority to regulate vessel anchorage and movement near Cuba for another year under the National Emergencies Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 11075

Impact dates

  1. Annual review deadline for continuation or termination under National Emergencies Act section 202(d)

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to Cuba
  • Continue emergency authority relating to regulation of anchorage and movement of vessels
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency and vessel movement regulations remain in effect

Near term (90d)

  • Continued enforcement of vessel anchorage and movement restrictions

Long term

  • Ongoing sanctions framework until next annual review or termination

Risks & tensions

  • Maintains sanctions during period of U.S.-Cuba diplomatic thaw
  • Perpetual emergency status normalizes exceptional authorities
  • No substantive policy change despite evolving bilateral relationship
Presidential Notice 6867: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Cuba and of the Emergency Authority Relating to the Regulation of the Anchorage and Movement of Vessels · Executive Orders