Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Central African Republic

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In simple terms

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13667 regarding the Central African Republic, citing ongoing threats including violence, atrocities, and use of child soldiers. The continuation is made under section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act and extends the emergency beyond its May 12, 2017 expiration date.

Federal Register Open PDF 82 FR 21911

Record & deadlines

May 9, 2017Signed
Signed by the President
May 10, 2017FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 82 FR 21911
Federal Register PDF
May 12, 2018
Continued national emergency expires unless further extended
May 12, 2017
Prior emergency expiration date; continuation extends beyond this date

Key directives

Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13667 for 1 year beyond May 12, 2017
Publish notice in Federal Register
Transmit notice to Congress

Related orders

What to expect

Immediate

Continuation of national emergency takes effect upon notice date May 9, 2017
Existing sanctions and restrictions under EO 13667 remain in force

Near term (90d)

Annual Federal Register publication and congressional transmission
Potential Treasury/State Department guidance on continued sanctions enforcement

Long term

Emergency may be continued again in May 2018 if conditions persist
Ongoing U.S. policy leverage in CAR conflict resolution
Potential for sanctions regime modification if situation changes

Risks & tensions

Text does not specify new measures—purely procedural continuation under 50 U.S.C. 1622(d)
No assessment of whether emergency powers have been effective
Annual continuation mechanism creates default path for indefinite extension without substantive policy review