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Presidential Notice 13566

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libya

This notice continues for one year the national emergency regarding Libya originally declared by Executive Order 13566 on February 25, 2011, citing ongoing threats from the Qadhafi regime's associates and risks of asset misappropriation. The continuation is made under section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, extending the emergency's authorities beyond February 25, 2020.

Federal Register Open PDF 85 FR 10553

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless renewed again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13566 for 1 year beyond February 25, 2020
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues beyond February 25, 2020
  • Existing sanctions and asset freeze authorities remain in effect

Near term (90d)

  • Annual review and potential congressional scrutiny of emergency continuation

Long term

  • Emergency subject to annual renewal or termination
  • Ongoing sanctions architecture dependent on political situation in Libya

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetual emergency status normalizes long-term executive economic powers
  • Qadhafi regime no longer exists, raising questions about continued legal predicate
  • Congressional notification is procedural; no active approval required
Presidential Notice 13566: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libya · Executive Orders