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Notice 13441NoticeG.W. Bush · R

Presidential Notice 13441

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect To the Actions of Certain Persons To Undermine the Sovereignty of Lebanon Or Its Democratic Processes And Institutions

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared on August 1, 2007, by Executive Order 13441, which blocks property of persons undermining Lebanon's sovereignty or democratic institutions. The continuation is based on the determination that actions threatening Lebanon's stability still pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy.

Federal Register Open PDF 73 FR 44895

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless further extended

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13441 for 1 year beyond August 1, 2008
  • Continue property-blocking measures adopted August 1, 2007
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond August 1, 2008
  • Property blocking measures remain active

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency and measures continue through August 1, 2009, unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetuation of emergency powers without congressional reauthorization beyond annual notice
  • Potential tension between unilateral executive sanctions and legislative oversight under NEA section 202(d)
Presidential Notice 13441: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect To the Actions of Certain Persons To Undermine the Sovereignty of Lebanon Or Its Democratic Processes And Institutions · Executive Orders