Designation of Three Individuals Pursuant to Executive Order 13441, 65835-65836 [E7-22888]

Download as PDF mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 225 / Friday, November 23, 2007 / Notices (b) replacement or conversion of the speedometer to read in miles per hour. Standard No. 108 Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment: Installation of U.S.-model: (a) Headlamps; (b) taillamps; (c) rear side marker lamps; and (d) rear high mounted stop lamp and associated wiring. Standard No. 114 Theft Protection: Installation of a supplemental key warning buzzer to meet the requirements of this standard. Standard No. 115 Vehicle Identification: Installation of a vehicle identification plate near the left windshield post to meet the requirements of this standard. Standard No. 208 Occupant Crash Protection: Installation of: (a) A seat belt warning buzzer; (b) U.S.-model driver’s side air bag system; and (c) knee bolsters. Petitioner states that the vehicle’s restraint system includes Type II seat belts at the front outboard designated seating positions. Standard No. 214 Side Impact Protection: Installation of U.S.-model door reinforcement beams. Standard No. 301 Fuel System Integrity: Installation of a rollover valve in the fuel tank vent line between the fuel tank and the evaporative emissions collection canister to comply with the requirements of this standard. The petitioner states that U.S.-model bumper support structure components must be installed to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Bumper Standard found in 49 CFR part 581. The petitioner further states that all vehicles will be inspected for compliance with the parts marking requirements of the Theft Prevention Standard at 49 CFR part 541 and that U.S.-model antitheft devices will be installed on vehicles not already so equipped prior to importation. All comments received before the close of business on the closing date indicated above will be considered, and will be available for examination in the docket at the above addresses both before and after that date. To the extent possible, comments filed after the closing date will also be considered. Notice of final action on the petition will be published in the Federal Register pursuant to the authority indicated below. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A) and (b)(1); 49 CFR 593.8; delegations of authority at 49 CFR 1.50 and 501.8. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:16 Nov 21, 2007 Jkt 214001 Issued on: November 16, 2007. Claude H. Harris, Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance. [FR Doc. E7–22861 Filed 11–21–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–59–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control Designation of Three Individuals Pursuant to Executive Order 13441 Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (‘‘OFAC’’) is publishing the names of three newly designated individuals whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to Executive Order 13441 of August 1, 2007, ‘‘Blocking Property of Persons Undermining the Sovereignty of Lebanon or Its Democratic Processes and Institutions.’’ DATES: The designation by the Secretary of the Treasury of the three individuals identified in this notice pursuant to Executive Order 13441 is effective on Monday, November 5, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Assistant Director, Compliance Outreach & Implementation, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, Washington, DC 20220, tel.: 202/622–2490. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Electronic and Facsimile Availability This document and additional information concerning OFAC are available from OFAC’s Web site (https://www.treas.gov/ofac) or via facsimile through a 24-hour fax-ondemand service, tel.: 202/622–0077. Background On August 1, 2007, the President issued Executive Order 13441(the ‘‘Order’’) pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1701, et seq., the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1601, et seq., and section 301 of title 3, United States Code. In the Order, the President declared a national emergency to address the threat posed by the actions of certain persons to undermine Lebanon’s legitimate and democratically elected government or democratic institutions, to contribute to the deliberate breakdown in the rule of law in Lebanon, including through politically motivated violence and intimidation, to reassert Syrian control PO 00000 Frm 00138 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 65835 or contribute to Syrian interference in Lebanon, or to infringe upon or undermine Lebanese sovereignty. Section 1 of the Order blocks, with certain exceptions, all property and interests in property that are in the United States, that hereafter come within the United States, or that are or hereafter come within the possession or control of United States persons, including any overseas branch, of the following persons: Persons who are determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State, (1) to have taken, or to pose a significant risk of taking, actions, including acts of violence, that have the purpose or effect of undermining Lebanon’s democratic processes or institutions, contributing to the breakdown of the rule of law in Lebanon, supporting the reassertion of Syrian control or otherwise contributing to Syrian interference in Lebanon, or infringing upon or undermining Lebanese sovereignty; (2) to have materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services in support of, such actions, including acts of violence, or any person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to the Order; (3) to be a spouse or dependent child of any person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to the Order; or (4) to be owned or controlled by, or acting or purporting to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, any person whose property or interests in property are blocked pursuant to the Order. On Monday, November 5, 2007, the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State, designated, pursuant to one or more of the criteria set forth in the Order, three individuals whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to Executive Order 13441. The list of designees is as follows: 1. HARDAN, Assaad Halim (a.k.a. HARDAN, As’ad; a.k.a. HARDAN, Assad); DOB 31 Jul 1951; POB Rashayya al-Fakhar, Lebanon; alt. POB Rashayya al-Fuqhar, Lebanon; alt. POB Rashia al Foukhar, Lebanon. 2. MAKHLUF, Hafiz (a.k.a. MAKHLOUF, Hafez); DOB circa 1975; POB Damascus, Syria; Colonel. 3. WAHHAB, Wi’am (a.k.a. WAHAB, Wiyam; a.k.a. WAHHAB, Wiam; a.k.a. WIHAB, Wi’am; a.k.a. WIHAB, Wiyam); DOB 1964; POB Al-Jahiliya, Shuf Mountains, Lebanon. E:\FR\FM\23NON1.SGM 23NON1 65836 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 225 / Friday, November 23, 2007 / Notices Dated: November 14, 2007. Adam J. Szubin, Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. E7–22888 Filed 11–21–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4811–45–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control Designation of One Individual Pursuant to Executive Order 13338 Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (‘‘OFAC’’) is publishing the name of one newly designated individual whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to Executive Order 13338 of May 11, 2004, ‘‘Blocking Property of Certain Persons and Prohibiting the Export of Certain Goods to Syria.’’ DATES: The designation by the Secretary of the Treasury of the individual identified in this notice pursuant to Executive Order 13338 is effective on Monday, November 5, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Assistant Director, Compliance Outreach & Implementation, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, Washington, DC 20220, tel.: 202/622–2490. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Electronic and Facsimile Availability This document and additional information concerning OFAC are available from OFAC’s Web site (www.treas.gov/ofac) or via facsimile through a 24-hour fax-on-demand service, tel.: 202/622–0077. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Background On May 11, 2004, the President issued Executive Order 13338 (the ‘‘Order’’) pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1701, et seq., the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1601, et seq., the Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003, Public Law 108–175, and section 301 of title 3, United States Code. In the Order, the President declared a national emergency to address the threat posed by the actions of the Government of Syria in supporting terrorism, continuing its occupation of Lebanon, pursuing weapons of mass destruction and missile programs, and undermining the United States and international VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:16 Nov 21, 2007 Jkt 214001 efforts with respect to the stabilization and reconstruction of Iraq. Section 3 of the Order blocks, with certain exceptions, all property and interests in property of the following persons, that are in the United States, that hereafter come within the United States, or that are or hereafter come within the possession or control of United States persons: persons who are determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State, (1) to be or to have been directing or otherwise significantly contributing to the Government of Syria’s provision of safe haven to or other support for any person whose property or interests in property are blocked under the United States law for terrorism-related reasons; (2) to be or to have been directing or otherwise significantly contributing to the Government of Syria’s military or security presence in Lebanon; (3) to be or to have been directing or otherwise significantly contributing to the Government of Syria’s pursuit of the development and production of chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons and medium- and long-range surface-to-surface missiles; (4) to be or to have been directing or otherwise significantly contributing to any steps taken by the Government of Syria to undermine the United States and international efforts with respect to the stabilization and reconstruction of Iraq; or (5) to be owned or controlled by, or acting or purporting to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, any person whose property or interests in property are blocked pursuant to the Order. On Monday, November 5, 2007, the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State, designated, pursuant to one or more of the criteria set forth in the Order, one individual whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to Executive Order 13338. The designee is as follows: KHAYRBIK, Muhammad Nasif (a.k.a. KHAIRBEK, Mohammed Nassif; a.k.a. KHAYR-BAYK, Muhammad Nasif; a.k.a. KHEIRBEK, Mohammad Nasif), Damascus, Syria; DOB 5 Apr 1937; Syrian Deputy Vice President for Security Affairs; Major General. Dated: November 14, 2007. Adam J. Szubin, Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. E7–22874 Filed 11–21–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4811–45–P PO 00000 Frm 00139 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control Unblocking of Specially Designated National Pursuant to Executive Order 13224 Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (‘‘OFAC’’) is removing the names of one individual and twelve entities from the list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons whose property and interests in property have been blocked pursuant to Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism. The individual, Ahmed Idris NASREDDIN, was designated pursuant to Executive Order 13224 on April 19, 2002. The twelve entities: AKIDA BANK PRIVATE LIMITED, AKIDA INVESTMENT CO. LTD. GULF CENTER S.R.L., MIGAMALAYSIAN SWISS, GULF AND AFRICAN CHAMBER; NASCO BUSINESS RESIDENCE CENTER SAS DI NASREDDIN AHMED IDRIS EC, NASCO NASREDDIN HOLDING A.S., NASCOSERVICE S.R.L., NASCOTEX S.A., NASREDDIN COMPANY NASCO SAS DI AHMED IDRIS NASREDDIN EC, NASREDDIN FOUNDATION, NASREDDIN GROUP INTERNATIONAL HOLDING LIMITED, NASREDDIN INTERNATIONAL GROUP LIMITED HOLDING; were designated pursuant to Executive Order 13224 on August 28, 2002. The removal of the one individual and twelve entities from the list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons whose property and interests in property have been blocked pursuant to Executive Order 13224 is effective as of Thursday, November 15, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Assistant Director, Compliance Outreach & Implementation, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, Washington, DC 20220, tel.: 202/622–2490. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: Electronic and Facsimile Availability This document and additional information concerning OFAC are available from OFAC’s Web site (https://www.treas.gov/ofac) or via facsimile through a 24-hour fax-ondemand service, tel.: 202/622–0077. E:\FR\FM\23NON1.SGM 23NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 225 (Friday, November 23, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65835-65836]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-22888]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Office of Foreign Assets Control


Designation of Three Individuals Pursuant to Executive Order 
13441

AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control 
(``OFAC'') is publishing the names of three newly designated 
individuals whose property and interests in property are blocked 
pursuant to Executive Order 13441 of August 1, 2007, ``Blocking 
Property of Persons Undermining the Sovereignty of Lebanon or Its 
Democratic Processes and Institutions.''

DATES: The designation by the Secretary of the Treasury of the three 
individuals identified in this notice pursuant to Executive Order 13441 
is effective on Monday, November 5, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Assistant Director, Compliance 
Outreach & Implementation, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department 
of the Treasury, Washington, DC 20220, tel.: 202/622-2490.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Electronic and Facsimile Availability

    This document and additional information concerning OFAC are 
available from OFAC's Web site (https://www.treas.gov/ofac) or via 
facsimile through a 24-hour fax-on-demand service, tel.: 202/622-0077.

Background

    On August 1, 2007, the President issued Executive Order 13441(the 
``Order'') pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 
50 U.S.C. 1701, et seq., the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1601, 
et seq., and section 301 of title 3, United States Code. In the Order, 
the President declared a national emergency to address the threat posed 
by the actions of certain persons to undermine Lebanon's legitimate and 
democratically elected government or democratic institutions, to 
contribute to the deliberate breakdown in the rule of law in Lebanon, 
including through politically motivated violence and intimidation, to 
reassert Syrian control or contribute to Syrian interference in 
Lebanon, or to infringe upon or undermine Lebanese sovereignty.
    Section 1 of the Order blocks, with certain exceptions, all 
property and interests in property that are in the United States, that 
hereafter come within the United States, or that are or hereafter come 
within the possession or control of United States persons, including 
any overseas branch, of the following persons: Persons who are 
determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the 
Secretary of State, (1) to have taken, or to pose a significant risk of 
taking, actions, including acts of violence, that have the purpose or 
effect of undermining Lebanon's democratic processes or institutions, 
contributing to the breakdown of the rule of law in Lebanon, supporting 
the reassertion of Syrian control or otherwise contributing to Syrian 
interference in Lebanon, or infringing upon or undermining Lebanese 
sovereignty; (2) to have materially assisted, sponsored, or provided 
financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services 
in support of, such actions, including acts of violence, or any person 
whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to the 
Order; (3) to be a spouse or dependent child of any person whose 
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to the Order; 
or (4) to be owned or controlled by, or acting or purporting to act for 
or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, any person whose property or 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to the Order.
    On Monday, November 5, 2007, the Secretary of the Treasury, in 
consultation with the Secretary of State, designated, pursuant to one 
or more of the criteria set forth in the Order, three individuals whose 
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to Executive 
Order 13441.
    The list of designees is as follows:
    1. HARDAN, Assaad Halim (a.k.a. HARDAN, As'ad; a.k.a. HARDAN, 
Assad); DOB 31 Jul 1951; POB Rashayya al-Fakhar, Lebanon; alt. POB 
Rashayya al-Fuqhar, Lebanon; alt. POB Rashia al Foukhar, Lebanon.
    2. MAKHLUF, Hafiz (a.k.a. MAKHLOUF, Hafez); DOB circa 1975; POB 
Damascus, Syria; Colonel.
    3. WAHHAB, Wi'am (a.k.a. WAHAB, Wiyam; a.k.a. WAHHAB, Wiam; a.k.a. 
WIHAB, Wi'am; a.k.a. WIHAB, Wiyam); DOB 1964; POB Al-Jahiliya, Shuf 
Mountains, Lebanon.


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    Dated: November 14, 2007.
Adam J. Szubin,
Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control.
[FR Doc. E7-22888 Filed 11-21-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4811-45-P

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