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Presidential Notice 13566

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libya

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In simple terms

President Obama continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13566 regarding Libya, originally issued in response to Muammar Qadhafi's violence against civilians in 2011. The notice extends emergency authorities beyond February 25, 2017, citing ongoing threats from former regime officials and asset diversion risks.

Federal Register Open PDF 82 FR 6189

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 82 FR 6189

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Continued national emergency expires unless further extended

  4. Prior emergency expiration date; continuation takes effect

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13566 for 1 year beyond February 25, 2017

Related orders

What to expect

Immediate

  • Continuation of asset blocking and sanctions authorities under EO 13566

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency authorities remain in effect through February 25, 2018 unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetuation of emergency powers without congressional renewal beyond annual notice
  • Qadhafi regime no longer in power yet emergency framework persists for 'former regime officials'
Presidential Notice 13566: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libya · Executive Orders