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AGENCY:
Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury.
ACTION:
Final rule.
SUMMARY:
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is adopting a final rule to update contact information and grammatical terminology in existing regulations.
DATES:
This rule is effective March 5, 2024.
Start Further InfoFOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
OFAC: Assistant Director for Licensing, 202–622–2480; Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs, 202–622–4855; or Assistant Director for Compliance, 202–622–2490.
End Further Info End Preamble Start Supplemental InformationSUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Electronic Availability
This document and additional information concerning OFAC are available on OFAC's website: https://ofac.treasury.gov.
Background
In this document, OFAC is updating 20 parts of 31 CFR Chapter V and an Appendix to update the name of an OFAC office and an email address and is updating two parts to remove options for mail submissions. OFAC is also amending four parts to make gender language more inclusive, replacing instances of “his” (when not part of the phrase “his or hers”) with “theirs,” and replacing “he” (when not part of the phrase “he or she”) with “they.” Finally, OFAC is making changes in the authorities citations of 31 CFR part 594 and an Appendix to more specifically reference the relevant statutory authorities in each citation.
Public Participation
Because the amendment of the Regulations is a rule of agency procedure and because it involves a foreign affairs function, the provisions of E.O. 12866 of September 30, 1993, “Regulatory Planning and Review” (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993), as amended, and the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553) requiring notice of proposed rulemaking, opportunity for public participation, and delay in effective date are inapplicable. Because no notice of proposed rulemaking is required for this rule, the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601–612) does not apply.
Paperwork Reduction Act
The collections of information related to the regulations being amended in this rule are contained in 31 CFR part 501 (the “Reporting, Procedures and Penalties Regulations”). Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507), those collections of information have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 1505–0164. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid control number.
Start List of SubjectsList of Subjects in 31 CFR Parts 501, 510, 535, 536, 547, 548, 551, 552, 553, 558, 561, 566, 570, 578, 588, 589, 590, 592, 594, 597, 598
- Administrative practice and procedure
- Banks, banking
- Blocking of assets
- Credit
- Foreign trade
- Penalties
- Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
- Sanctions
- Securities
- Services
For the reasons set forth in the preamble, OFAC is issuing the following amendments:
Start PartPART 501—REPORTING, PROCEDURES AND PENALTIES REGULATIONS
End Part Start Amendment Part1. The authority citation for part 501 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartSubpart C—Reports
[Amended]2. Amend § 501.603 in paragraph (d) by removing the phrase “Sanctions Compliance and Evaluation” and adding in its place the word “Compliance”.
End Amendment Part[Amended]3. Amend § 501.604 in paragraph (d) by removing the phrase “Sanctions Compliance and Evaluation” and adding in its place the word “Compliance”.
End Amendment PartSubpart E—Procedures
[Amended]4. Amend § 501.806 in paragraph (b) by removing the phrase “Sanctions Compliance & Evaluation” in both places it ocurrs and adding in its place the word “Compliance”.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 510—NORTH KOREA SANCTIONS REGULATIONS
End Part Start Amendment Part5. The authority citation for part 510 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartSubpart E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy
[Amended]6. Amend § 510.519 in paragraph (b)(2) by removing the phrase “Office of Compliance and Enforcement” and adding in its place the phrase “Compliance Division”.
End Amendment PartSubpart G—Penalties and Finding of Violation
[Amended]7. Amend § 510.702 in paragraph (b)(3) by removing the phrase “Office of Compliance and Enforcement” and adding in its place the phrase “Enforcement Division”.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 535—IRANIAN ASSETS CONTROL REGULATIONS
End Part Start Amendment Part8. The authority citation for part 535 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartSubpart G—Penalties
[Amended]9. Amend § 535.702 as follows:
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Parta. In paragraphs (a) and (b)(2), remove the word “his” and add in its place the word “their”; and
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Partb. In paragraph (a), remove the word “he” and add in its place the word “they”.
End Amendment Part[Amended]10. Amend § 535.704 in paragraphs (a) and (b) by removing the word “he” and adding in its place the word “they”.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 536—NARCOTICS TRAFFICKING SANCTIONS
End Part Start Amendment Part11. The authority citation for part 536 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartSubpart E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy
Start Amendment Part12. Amend § 536.510 by revising paragraph (b)(2) to read:
End Amendment PartCertain transactions for the expenses of maintaining blocked tangible property.* * * * *(b) * * *
(2) The reports, which must reference this section, are to be submitted to OFAC via email to OFACReport@treasury.gov.
Subpart G—Penalties
[Amended]13. Amend § 536.702 in paragraph (a) by removing the word “his” and adding in its place the word “their” and removing the word “he” and adding in its place the word “they”.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 547—DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO SANCTIONS REGULATIONS
End Part Start Amendment Part14. The authority citation for part 547 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartSubpart G—Penalties and Finding of Violation
[Amended]15. Amend § 547.702 in paragraph (b)(3) by removing the phrase “Office of Compliance and Enforcement” and adding in its place the phrase “Enforcement Division”.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 548—BELARUS SANCTIONS REGULATIONS
End Part Start Amendment Part16. The authority citation for part 548 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartSubpart G—Penalties and Findings of Violation
[Amended]17. Amend § 548.702 in paragraph (b)(3) by removing the phrase “Office of Compliance and Enforcement” and adding in its place the phrase “Enforcement Division”.
End Amendment Part[Amended]18. Amend § 548.705 in paragraph (b)(3) by removing the phrase “Office of Compliance and Enforcement” and adding in its place the phrase “Enforcement Division”.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 551—SOMALIA SANCTIONS REGULATIONS
End Part Start Amendment Part19. The authority citation for part 551 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartSubpart G—Penalties and Findings of Violation
[Amended]20. Amend § 551.702 in paragraph (b)(3) by removing the phrase “Office of Compliance and Enforcement” and adding in its place the phrase “Enforcement Division”.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 552—YEMEN SANCTIONS REGULATIONS
End Part Start Amendment Part21. The authority citation for part 552 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartSubpart G—Penalties and Findings of Violation
[Amended]22. Amend § 551.702 in paragraph (b)(3) by removing the phrase “Office of Compliance and Enforcement” and adding in its place the phrase “Enforcement Division”.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 553—CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC SANCTIONS REGULATIONS
End Part Start Amendment Part23. The authority citation for part 553 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartSubpart G—Penalties and Findings of Violation
[Amended]24. Amend § 553.702 in paragraph (b)(3) by removing the phrase “Office of Compliance and Enforcement” and adding in its place the phrase “Enforcement Division”.
End Amendment Part[Amended]25. Amend § 553.705 in paragraph (b)(3) by removing the phrase “Office of Compliance and Enforcement” and adding in its place the phrase “Enforcement Division”.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 558—SOUTH SUDAN SANCTIONS REGULATIONS
End Part Start Amendment Part26. The authority citation for part 558 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartSubpart G—Penalties and Findings of Violation
[Amended]27. Amend § 558.702 in paragraph (b)(3) by removing the phrase “Office of Compliance and Enforcement” and adding in its place the phrase “Enforcement Division”.
End Amendment Part[Amended]28. Amend § 558.705 in paragraph (b)(3) by removing the phrase “Office of Compliance and Enforcement” and adding in its place the phrase “Enforcement Division”.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 561—IRANIAN FINANCIAL SANCTIONS REGULATIONS
End Part Start Amendment Part29. The authority citation for part 561 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartSubpart E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy
[Amended]30. Amend § 561.504 in paragraph (b) by removing the phrase “Sanctions, Compliance & Evaluations” and adding in its place the word “Compliance”.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 566—HIZBALLAH FINANCIAL SANCTIONS REGULATIONS
End Part Start Amendment Part31. The authority citation for part 566 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartSubpart E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy
[Amended]32. Amend § 566.504 in paragraph (b) by removing the phrase “Sanctions, Compliance & Evaluation” and adding in its place the word “Compliance”.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 570—LIBYAN SANCTIONS REGULATIONS
End Part Start Amendment Part33. The authority citation for part 570 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartSubpart E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy
[Amended]34. Amend § 570.514 in paragraph (c) by removing the phrase “Sanctions Compliance and Evaluation” and adding in its place the word “Compliance”.
End Amendment Part[Amended]35. Amend § 570.515 in paragraph (b) by removing the phrase “Sanctions Compliance and Evaluation” and adding in its place the word “Compliance”.
End Amendment Part[Amended]36. Amend § 570.516 in paragraph (b) by removing the phrase “Sanctions Compliance and Evaluation” and adding in its place the word “Compliance”.
End Amendment PartSubpart G—Penalties and Findings of Violation
[Amended]37. Amend § 570.702 in paragraph (b)(3) by removing the phrase “Office of Compliance and Enforcement” and adding in its place the phrase “Enforcement Division”.
End Amendment Part[Amended]38. Amend § 570.705 in paragraph (b)(3) by removing the phrase “Office of Compliance and Enforcement” and adding in its place the phrase “Enforcement Division”.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 578—CYBER–RELATED SANCTIONS REGULATIONS
End Part Start Amendment Part39. The authority citation for part 578 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartSubpart G—Penalties and Findings of Violation
§ 578.702 Start Amendment Part40. Amend § 578.702 in paragraph (b)(3) by removing the phrase “Office of Compliance and Enforcement” and adding in its place the phrase “Enforcement Division”.
End Amendment Part[Amended]41. Amend § 578.705 in paragraph (b)(3) by removing the phrase “Office of Compliance and Enforcement” and adding in its place the phrase “Enforcement Division”.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 588—WESTERN BALKANS STABILIZATION REGULATIONS
End Part Start Amendment Part42. The authority citation for part 588 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartSubpart G—Penalties and Findings of Violation
[Amended]43. Amend § 588.702 in paragraph (b)(3) by removing the phrase “Office of Compliance and Enforcement” and adding in its place the phrase “Enforcement Division”.
End Amendment Part[Amended]44. Amend § 588.705 in paragraph (b)(3) by removing the phrase “Office of Compliance and Enforcement” and adding in its place the phrase “Enforcement Division”.
End Amendment Part Start Part Start Printed Page 15743PART 589—UKRAINE-/RUSSIA-RELATED SANCTIONS REGULATIONS
End Part Start Amendment Part45. The authority citation for part 589 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartSubpart E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy
[Amended]46. Amend § 589.521 in paragraph (b)(2) by removing the phrase “Office of Compliance and Enforcement” and adding in its place the phrase “Compliance Division”.
End Amendment PartSubpart G—Penalties and Findings of Violation
[Amended]47. Amend § 589.702 in paragraph (b)(3) by removing the phrase “Office of Compliance and Enforcement” and adding in its place the phrase “Enforcement Division”.
End Amendment Part[Amended]48. Amend § 589.705 in paragraph (b)(3) by removing the phrase “Office of Compliance and Enforcement” and adding in its place the phrase “Enforcement Division”.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 590—TRANSNATIONAL CRIMINAL ORGANIZATIONS SANCTIONS REGULATIONS
End Part Start Amendment Part49. The authority citation for part 590 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartSubpart G—Penalties and Findings of Violation
[Amended]50. Amend § 590.702 in paragraph (b)(3) by removing the phrase “Office of Compliance and Enforcement” and adding in its place the phrase “Enforcement Division”.
End Amendment Part[Amended]51. Amend § 590.705 in paragraph (b)(3) by removing the phrase “Office of Compliance and Enforcement” and adding in its place the phrase “Enforcement Division”.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 592—ROUGH DIAMONDS CONTROL REGULATIONS
End Part Start Amendment Part52. The authority citation for part 592 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartSubpart F—Penalties
[Amended]53. Amend § 592.602 in paragraph (b)(3) by removing the phrase “Office of Compliance and Enforcement” and adding in its place the phrase “Enforcement Division”.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 594—GLOBAL TERRORISM SANCTIONS REGULATIONS
End Part Start Amendment Part54. The authority citation for part 594 is revised to read as follows:
End Amendment PartSubpart B—Prohibitions
[Amended]55. Amend § 594.201 in note 1 to § 594.201 by removing the phrase “Sanctions Compliance & Evaluation” and adding in its place the word “Compliance”.
End Amendment PartSubpart G—Penalties
[Amended]56. Amend § 594.702 in paragraph (c) by removing the word “his” and adding in its place the word “their”.
End Amendment Part[Amended]57. Amend § 594.703 in paragraph (a) by removing the word “his” and adding in its place the word “their”.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 597—FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS SANCTIONS REGULATIONS
End Part Start Amendment Part58. The authority citation for part 597 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartSubpart C—General Definitions
[Amended]59. Amend § 597.305 by removing the word “his” and adding in its place the word “their”.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 598—FOREIGN NARCOTICS KINGPIN SANCTIONS REGULATIONS
End Part Start Amendment Part60. The authority citation for part 598 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartSubpart E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy
[Amended]61. Amend § 598.511 by revising paragraph (b)(2) to read:
End Amendment Part* * * * *(b) * * *
(2) The reports, which must reference this section, are to be submitted to OFAC via email to OFACReport@treasury.gov.
Appendix A to Chapter V—Information Pertaining to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List
Start Amendment Part62. The authority citation for appendix A to chapter V is revised to read as follows:
End Amendment PartAppendix A to Chapter V [Amended]
Start Amendment Part63. Amend appendix A to chapter V in the second paragraph and notes 5 and 7 by removing the phrase “Sanctions Compliance & Evaluation” and adding in its place the word “Compliance”.
End Amendment Part Start SignatureBradley T. Smith,
Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control.
[FR Doc. 2024–04503 Filed 3–1–24; 8:45 am]
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Document Information
- Effective Date:
- 3/5/2024
- Published:
- 03/05/2024
- Department:
- Foreign Assets Control Office
- Entry Type:
- Rule
- Action:
- Final rule.
- Document Number:
- 2024-04503
- Dates:
- This rule is effective March 5, 2024.
- Pages:
- 15740-15743 (4 pages)
- Topics:
- Administrative practice and procedure, Banks, banking, Banks, banking, Banks, banking, Banks, banking, Blocking of assets, Credit, Foreign trade, Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Securities, Services
- PDF File:
- 2024-04503.pdf
- CFR: (39)
- 31 CFR 501.603
- 31 CFR 501.604
- 31 CFR 501.806
- 31 CFR 510.519
- 31 CFR 510.702
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