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Presidential Notice 12938

Continuation of Emergency Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction

President Clinton continued the national emergency declared by Executive Order 12938 on November 14, 1994, regarding weapons of mass destruction proliferation. The emergency was extended beyond its November 14, 1997 expiration date for another year under the National Emergencies Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 62 FR 60993

Impact dates

  1. Next required extension review under NEA section 202(d)

  2. Emergency expiration date; continuation takes effect

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared November 14, 1994
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • Emergency authority under EO 12938 remains in effect

Near term (90d)

  • Annual congressional notification completed

Long term

  • Potential future annual renewals unless terminated

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural continuation with no new policy substance; text does not specify whether any sanctions or controls are actively being exercised under this authority
Presidential Notice 12938: Continuation of Emergency Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction · Executive Orders