Additional Designations, Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act, 3671-3672 [E9-1072]

Download as PDF mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 12 / Wednesday, January 21, 2009 / Notices ‘‘Suspicious Activity Report by Insurance Companies,’’ or ‘‘SAR–IC.’’ 2 This action renews the currently approved form which is currently onhold until database technical difficulties are resolved (See 72 FR 23891). Once resolved, the SAR–IC, FinCEN Form 108, will be released. In the interim, insurance companies have been instructed to file using the SAR–SF, FinCEN Form 101, which is similar in format and content. Renewal of the SAR–SF is currently pending public comment (See 73 FR 74230). The information collected on the SAR–IC is required to be provided pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 5318(g) and 31 CFR 103.16. This information will be made available, in accordance with strict safeguards, to appropriate criminal law enforcement and regulatory personnel, for use in official performance of their duties, for regulatory purposes and in investigations and proceedings involving domestic and international money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes. Reports filed by insurance companies required to report suspicious transactions under 31 CFR 103.16, and any reports filed voluntarily by other insurance companies will be subject to the protection from liability contained in 31 U.S.C. 5318(g)(3) and the provision contained in 31 U.S.C. 5318(g)(2) which prohibits notification of any person involved in the transaction that a suspicious activity report has been filed. The interim form to be used by insurance companies may be viewed at https://www.fincen.gov/forms/files/ fin101_sar-sf.pdf. Type of Review: Renewal of a currently approved collection. Affected public: Business or other forprofit institutions. Frequency: As required. Estimated Burden: The average completion time for the form is 1 hour per response. The recordkeeping average for 31 CFR 103.16 and the form is 3 hours per response for a total burden of 4 hours per response. Estimated number of respondents: 1,200. Estimated Total Annual Responses: 3,600. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 14,400 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 OMB control number. Records required to be retained under 2 See 18:54 Jan 16, 2009 Dated: January 13, 2009. James H. Freis, Jr., Director, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. [FR Doc. E9–1069 Filed 1–16–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–02–P 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. 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 January 14, 2009. 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: 67 FR 64067–64075. VerDate Nov<24>2008 the Bank Secrecy Act must be retained for five years. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected: (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance and purchase of services to provide information. Jkt 217001 PO 00000 Frm 00131 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 3671 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 Secretary of the Treasury consults with the Attorney General, the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, 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 when designating and blocking the property and interests in property, subject to U.S. jurisdiction, of persons 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 January 14, 2009, 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. ZABALA PADILLA, Omar Arturo (a.k.a. ZABALA PADILLA, Omar Enrique; a.k.a. ‘‘Lucas Gualdron’’); Colombia; DOB 11 Jul 1969; POB Bucaramanga, Colombia; Nationality Colombia; Cedula No. 91267294 (Colombia); International FARC E:\FR\FM\21JAN1.SGM 21JAN1 3672 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 12 / Wednesday, January 21, 2009 / Notices Commission Member for France, Italy, and Switzerland (INDIVIDUAL) [SDNTK]. 2. GARCIA ALBERT, Maria Remedios (a.k.a. ‘‘Soraya’’; a.k.a. ‘‘Irene’’); Spain; DOB 17 Feb 1951; POB Avila, Spain; D.N.I. 00263695–T (Spain); International FARC Commission Member for Spain (INDIVIDUAL) [SDNTK]. 3. RODRIGO VEGA, Vlaudin (a.k.a. ‘‘Carlos Vlaudin’’); Australia; DOB 03 Mar 1960; Citizen Chile; Passport J1722726 (Chile); International FARC Commission Member for Australia (INDIVIDUAL) [SDNTK]. Dated: January 14, 2009. Adam J. Szubin, Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. E9–1072 Filed 1–16–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4811–45–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0677] Proposed Information Collection (Contract for Training and Employment) Activity: Comment Request mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), 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 currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for information needed to ensure contracts between VA and training facilities/vendors are consistent with the Federal Procurement Regulations. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before March 23, 2009. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at https://www.Regulations.gov or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 VerDate Nov<24>2008 18:54 Jan 16, 2009 Jkt 217001 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0677’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461–9769 or FAX (202) 275–5947. 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, VBA invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of VBA’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of VBA’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 the use of other forms of information technology. Title: Contract for Training and Employment (Chapter 31, Title 38 U.S. Code), VA Form 28–1903. OMB Control Number: 2900–0677. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA Form 28–1903 is used to standardize contracts agreements between VA and training facilities/ vendors providing vocational rehabilitation training and employment to veterans. VA uses the data collected to ensure that veterans are receiving training and employment as agreed in the contract. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Estimated Annual Burden: 1,200 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 60 minutes. Frequency of Response: One-time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,200. Dated: January 12, 2009. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. E9–1036 Filed 1–16–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00132 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0678] Proposed Information Collection (Agreement To Train on the Job Disabled Veterans) Activity: Comment Request AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), 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 currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to assure that on the job training establishments are providing veterans with the appropriate rehabilitation training. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before March 23, 2009. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at https://www.Regulations.gov or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0678’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461–9769 or FAX (202) 275–5947. 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, VBA invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of VBA’s E:\FR\FM\21JAN1.SGM 21JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 12 (Wednesday, January 21, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3671-3672]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-1072]


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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 January 14, 2009.

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 Secretary of the Treasury consults with the Attorney 
General, the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, 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 when designating and 
blocking the property and interests in property, subject to U.S. 
jurisdiction, of persons 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 January 14, 2009, 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. ZABALA PADILLA, Omar Arturo (a.k.a. ZABALA PADILLA, Omar 
Enrique; a.k.a. ``Lucas Gualdron''); Colombia; DOB 11 Jul 1969; POB 
Bucaramanga, Colombia; Nationality Colombia; Cedula No. 91267294 
(Colombia); International FARC

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Commission Member for France, Italy, and Switzerland (INDIVIDUAL) 
[SDNTK].
    2. GARCIA ALBERT, Maria Remedios (a.k.a. ``Soraya''; a.k.a. 
``Irene''); Spain; DOB 17 Feb 1951; POB Avila, Spain; D.N.I. 00263695-T 
(Spain); International FARC Commission Member for Spain (INDIVIDUAL) 
[SDNTK].
    3. RODRIGO VEGA, Vlaudin (a.k.a. ``Carlos Vlaudin''); Australia; 
DOB 03 Mar 1960; Citizen Chile; Passport J1722726 (Chile); 
International FARC Commission Member for Australia (INDIVIDUAL) 
[SDNTK].

    Dated: January 14, 2009.
Adam J. Szubin,
Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control.
[FR Doc. E9-1072 Filed 1-16-09; 8:45 am]
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