On January 13, 2017, the President signed Notice of January 13, 2017 – Continuation of National Emergency with Respect to Cuba which continues the national emergency with respect to Cuba, as modified by Proclamation 9398 of February 25, 2016, to reflect to re-establishment of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba. The unauthorized entry of any U.S.-registered vessel into Cuban territorial waters continues to be detrimental to the foreign policy of the United States. Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), the President is continuing the national emergency with respect to Cuba and the emergency authority relating to the regulation of the anchorage and movement of vessels set out in Proclamation 6867 as amended by Proclamation 7757 and as further modified by Proclamation 9398.
