Executive Order 13400: Blocking Property of Persons in Connection With the Conflict in Sudan's Darfur Region
President: George W. Bush
Blocked property of persons connected with the Darfur conflict under a Sudan-related national emergency.
Status: In effect. Is Executive Order 13400 still in effect? Yes. Executive Order 13400 remains in effect. See Federal Register record.
What does Executive Order 13400 do?
Treasury's June 2018 rule explained that the Darfur-specific measures under EO 13400 remained after relief of other Sudan sanctions.
Before and after
Before the order
U.S. Sudan sanctions predated the order, while violence in Darfur prompted additional blocking measures against named actors.
After the order
Treasury's June 2018 rule explained that the Darfur-specific measures under EO 13400 remained after relief of other Sudan sanctions.
The 2018 rule distinguishes Darfur designations from broader Sudan trade restrictions. It does not establish today's status of an individual designation without a current OFAC check.
Who had to do what
| Agency / office | Action | Timing / position |
|---|---|---|
| Secretary of the Treasury | After consulting State, determine persons meeting the Darfur sanctions designation criteria; may issue implementing rules, use the specified emergency powers, redelegate lawful functions, submit recurring and final congressional emergency reports, and remove Annex listings when no longer warranted. Ensure Treasury compliance with applicable National Emergencies Act section 401 requirements. | Effective at 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on April 27, 2006; recurring and final reports follow cited statutes without a new calendar deadline. |
| Secretary of State | Serve as consultation counterpart for Treasury’s designations, implementation, reporting, and removal of Annex listings. May permit otherwise covered movements of military equipment or supplies into Darfur by rule or decision after consulting Treasury. | When Treasury exercises those authorities or State permits covered equipment movements. |
| All federal agencies | Take appropriate measures within their authority to implement the order and, where appropriate, advise Treasury in a timely manner. | From the effective date; timely notice when appropriate. |
| Later action | Treasury's June 2018 rule explained that the Darfur-specific measures under EO 13400 remained after relief of other Sudan sanctions. | June 29, 2018 |
What happened next
EO 13400 signed.
Treasury's June 2018 rule explained that the Darfur-specific measures under EO 13400 remained after relief of other Sudan sanctions.
Legal and source detail
How it works legally
The 2018 rule distinguishes Darfur designations from broader Sudan trade restrictions. It does not establish today's status of an individual designation without a current OFAC check.
Sources by type
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Primary and official sources
Orders, laws, court records and official implementation material.
- GovInfo — official executive-order record (opens in a new tab) Official record
How we checked this
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