Additional Designations, Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act, 54453-54454 [E8-21961]

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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY BILLING CODE 4909–60–M Office of Foreign Assets Control DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Additional Designations, Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury. ACTION: Notice. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES September 11, 2008. The Department of the Treasury is planning to submit following public information collection request to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by contacting the Treasury clearance officer listed. Comments regarding this information collection should be addressed to the OMB reviewer listed and to the Treasury Department Clearance Officer, Department of the Treasury, Room 11020, 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20220. Dates: Written comments should be received on or before November 17, 2008 to be assured of consideration. OMB Number: 1505–0195. Type of Review: Extension. Title: Race and National Origin Identification. Description: This form will be used to collect applicant race and national origin information through the online application system. The data will be used to help Treasury Bureaus and Departmental Offices identify barriers to selection and determine the demographics of the overall applicant pool. Respondents: Individuals. Estimated Total Reporting Burden: 8,000 hours. Clearance Officer: Joann Sokol, Human Resources, 202–622–0814, 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC 20220. Robert Dahl, Treasury PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8–21905 Filed 9–18–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–25–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:25 Sep 18, 2008 Jkt 214001 SUMMARY: The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (‘‘OFAC’’) is publishing the names of 3 additional individuals whose property and interests in property have been blocked pursuant to the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act (‘‘Kingpin Act’’) (21 U.S.C. 1901–1908, 8 U.S.C. 1182). DATES: The designation by the Director of OFAC of the three individuals identified in this notice pursuant to section 805(b) of the Kingpin Act is effective on September 12, 2008. 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 on 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 The Kingpin Act became law on December 3, 1999. The Kingpin Act establishes a program targeting the activities of significant foreign narcotics traffickers and their organizations on a worldwide basis. It provides a statutory framework for the President to impose sanctions against significant foreign narcotics traffickers and their organizations on a worldwide basis, with the objective of denying their businesses and agents access to the U.S. PO 00000 Frm 00098 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 financial system and to the benefits of trade and transactions involving U.S. companies and individuals. The Kingpin Act blocks all property and interests in property, subject to U.S. jurisdiction, owned or controlled by significant foreign narcotics traffickers as identified by the President. In addition, the Kingpin Act blocks the property and interests in property, subject to U.S. jurisdiction, of foreign persons designated by the Secretary of Treasury, in consultation with the Attorney General, the Director of Central Intelligence, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of Homeland Security who are found to be: (1) Materially assisting in, or providing financial or technological support for or to, or providing goods or services in support of, the international narcotics trafficking activities of a person designated pursuant to the Kingpin Act; (2) owned, controlled, or directed by, or acting for or on behalf of, a person designated pursuant to the Kingpin Act; or (3) playing a significant role in international narcotics trafficking. On September 12, 2008, OFAC designated three additional individuals whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to section 805(b) of the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act. The list of additional designees is as follows: 1. Carvajal Barrios, Hugo Armando, Venezuela; DOB 01 Apr 1960; POB La Cruz, Venezuela; Director, Venezuelan Military Intelligence Directorate (‘‘DGIM’’); (INDIVIDUAL) [SDNTK]. 2. Rangel Silva, Henry de Jesus, Caracas, Venezuela; Cedula No. 5.764.952 (Venezuela); Cedula No. V– 5.764.952 (Venezuela); Director, Venezuelan Directorate of Intelligence and Prevention Services (‘‘DISIP’’); (INDIVIDUAL) [SDNTK]. 3. Rodriguez Chacin, Ramon Emilio, Venezuela; Cedula No. 3169119 E:\FR\FM\19SEN1.SGM 19SEN1 54454 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 183 / Friday, September 19, 2008 / Notices (Venezuela); Former Minister of Interior and Justice of Venezuela; (INDIVIDUAL) [SDNTK]. Dated: September 12, 2008. Adam J. Szubin, Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. E8–21961 Filed 9–18–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4811–45–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0630] Proposed Information Collection (Regulation on Application for Fisher Houses and Other Temporary Lodging and VHA Fisher House Application); Comment Request Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES SUMMARY: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to determine a claimant’s eligibility for temporary lodging while undergoing extensive treatment or procedures. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:25 Sep 18, 2008 Jkt 214001 collection of information should be received on or before November 18, 2008. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through https://www.Regulations.gov; or to Mary Stout, Veterans Health Administration (193E1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail: mary.stout@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0630’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at https:// www.Regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Stout (202) 461–5867 or FAX (202) 273–9381. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. This request for comment is being made pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA. With respect to the following collection of information, VHA invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of VHA’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of VHA’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 the use of other forms of information technology. Title: Regulation on Application for Fisher Houses and Other Temporary Lodging and VHA Fisher House Application, VA Form 10–0408. OMB Control Number: 2900–0630. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA provides temporary lodging to veterans receiving VA medical care or Compensation and Pension examinations and to family members or other persons accompanying the veteran. Application for temporary lodging may be by letter, telephone, e-mail, facsimile or in person at the VA healthcare facility of jurisdiction. VA Forms 10–0408 and 10– 0408a can be used to collect data during the application process to determine the claimant’s eligibility for temporary lodging. Temporary lodging services are provided on a first come, first served basis. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 83,333 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 10 minutes. Frequency of Response: Semiannually. Estimated Number of Respondents: 250,000. Estimated Total Annual Responses: 500,000. Dated: September 11, 2008. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E8–21928 Filed 9–18–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\19SEN1.SGM 19SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 183 (Friday, September 19, 2008)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-21961]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Office of Foreign Assets Control


Additional Designations, Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation 
Act

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 3 additional individuals whose 
property and interests in property have been blocked pursuant to the 
Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act (``Kingpin Act'') (21 U.S.C. 
1901-1908, 8 U.S.C. 1182).

DATES: The designation by the Director of OFAC of the three individuals 
identified in this notice pursuant to section 805(b) of the Kingpin Act 
is effective on September 12, 2008.

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 on 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

    The Kingpin Act became law on December 3, 1999. The Kingpin Act 
establishes a program targeting the activities of significant foreign 
narcotics traffickers and their organizations on a worldwide basis. It 
provides a statutory framework for the President to impose sanctions 
against significant foreign narcotics traffickers and their 
organizations on a worldwide basis, with the objective of denying their 
businesses and agents access to the U.S. financial system and to the 
benefits of trade and transactions involving U.S. companies and 
individuals.
    The Kingpin Act blocks all property and interests in property, 
subject to U.S. jurisdiction, owned or controlled by significant 
foreign narcotics traffickers as identified by the President. In 
addition, the Kingpin Act blocks the property and interests in 
property, subject to U.S. jurisdiction, of foreign persons designated 
by the Secretary of Treasury, in consultation with the Attorney 
General, the Director of Central Intelligence, the Director of the 
Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Administrator of the Drug 
Enforcement Administration, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of 
State, and the Secretary of Homeland Security who are found to be: (1) 
Materially assisting in, or providing financial or technological 
support for or to, or providing goods or services in support of, the 
international narcotics trafficking activities of a person designated 
pursuant to the Kingpin Act; (2) owned, controlled, or directed by, or 
acting for or on behalf of, a person designated pursuant to the Kingpin 
Act; or (3) playing a significant role in international narcotics 
trafficking.
    On September 12, 2008, OFAC designated three additional individuals 
whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to 
section 805(b) of the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act.
    The list of additional designees is as follows:
    1. Carvajal Barrios, Hugo Armando, Venezuela; DOB 01 Apr 1960; POB 
La Cruz, Venezuela; Director, Venezuelan Military Intelligence 
Directorate (``DGIM''); (INDIVIDUAL) [SDNTK].
    2. Rangel Silva, Henry de Jesus, Caracas, Venezuela; Cedula No. 
5.764.952 (Venezuela); Cedula No. V-5.764.952 (Venezuela); Director, 
Venezuelan Directorate of Intelligence and Prevention Services 
(``DISIP''); (INDIVIDUAL) [SDNTK].
    3. Rodriguez Chacin, Ramon Emilio, Venezuela; Cedula No. 3169119

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(Venezuela); Former Minister of Interior and Justice of Venezuela; 
(INDIVIDUAL) [SDNTK].

    Dated: September 12, 2008.
Adam J. Szubin,
Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control.
[FR Doc. E8-21961 Filed 9-18-08; 8:45 am]
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