Unblocking of One (1) Individual Designated Pursuant to Executive Order 13573, 50210 [2012-20386]

Download as PDF 50210 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 161 / Monday, August 20, 2012 / Notices Issued on: August 10, 2012. David C. Miller, Division Administrator, Juneau, Alaska. entities determined to meet certain criteria set forth in Executive Order 13573. The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has determined that this individual should be removed from the SDN List. The following designation is removed from the SDN List: [FR Doc. 2012–20401 Filed 8–17–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–RY–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control Unblocking of One (1) Individual Designated Pursuant to Executive Order 13573 Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (‘‘OFAC’’) is removing the name of one (1) individual whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to Executive Order 13573 of May 18, 2011, ‘‘Blocking Property of Senior Officials of the Government of Syria’’ from the list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (‘‘SDN List’’). DATES: The removal of this individual from the SDN List is effective as of August 14, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Assistant Director, Compliance Outreach & Implementation, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW (Treasury Annex), Washington, DC 20220, Tel.: 202/622– 2490. SUMMARY: 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 DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Background On May 18, 2011, the President issued Executive Order 13573, ‘‘Blocking Property of Senior Officials of the Government of Syria,’’ (the ‘‘Order’’) pursuant to, inter alia, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701–06). In the Order, the President took additional steps with respect to the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13338 of May 11, 2004, which was expanded in scope in Executive Order 13572 of April 29, 2011. The Order authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to designate additional persons or VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:25 Aug 17, 2012 Jkt 226001 Individual 1. HIJAB, Riyad (a.k.a. HIJAB, Riyad Farid), Syria; DOB 1966; POB Deir Ezzor, Syria; Prime Minister (individual) [SYRIA]. The removal of this individual from the SDN List is effective as of August 14, 2012. All property and interests in property of the individual that are in or hereafter come within the United States or the possession or control of United States persons are now unblocked. Dated: August 14, 2012. Barbara C. Hammerle, Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. 2012–20386 Filed 8–17–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4811–AL–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 1099–K Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 1099–K, Merchant Card and Third Party Payments. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before October 19, 2012 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Yvette Lawrence, Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form and instructions should be directed to Allan Hopkins, (202) 622–6665, at Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00133 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet at Allan.M.Hopkins@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Merchant Card and Third Party Payments. OMB Number: 1545–2205. Form Number: Form 1099–K. Abstract: This is a new form is in response to section 102 of Public Law 111–147, the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act. The form reflects a new non-Code general business credit for the retention of certain qualified individuals hired in 2010. The credit is first available for an employer’s income tax return with a tax year ending after 3/18/10 where new hired employees hired after 2/3/10 and before 1/1/11 worked not less 52 consecutive weeks where wages paid in last 26 weeks of employment were at least 80% of wages paid in first 26 weeks. These requirements are to be met before employer is legibile for the lesser $1,000 or 6.2% of wages paid by the employer to the employee during the 52 consecutive week period of each qualified retained worker. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the form at this time. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or other for-profit groups, Not-for-profit institutions, Farms, Federal Government, State, Local, or Tribal Governments. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 18 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 620. 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[FR Doc No: 2012-20386]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Office of Foreign Assets Control


Unblocking of One (1) Individual Designated Pursuant to Executive 
Order 13573

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 removing the name of one (1) individual whose property 
and interests in property are blocked pursuant to Executive Order 13573 
of May 18, 2011, ``Blocking Property of Senior Officials of the 
Government of Syria'' from the list of Specially Designated Nationals 
and Blocked Persons (``SDN List'').

DATES: The removal of this individual from the SDN List is effective as 
of August 14, 2012.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Assistant Director, Compliance 
Outreach & Implementation, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department 
of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW (Treasury Annex), 
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.

Background

    On May 18, 2011, the President issued Executive Order 13573, 
``Blocking Property of Senior Officials of the Government of Syria,'' 
(the ``Order'') pursuant to, inter alia, the International Emergency 
Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-06). In the Order, the President 
took additional steps with respect to the national emergency declared 
in Executive Order 13338 of May 11, 2004, which was expanded in scope 
in Executive Order 13572 of April 29, 2011. The Order authorizes the 
Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State, 
to designate additional persons or entities determined to meet certain 
criteria set forth in Executive Order 13573.
    The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control 
has determined that this individual should be removed from the SDN 
List.
    The following designation is removed from the SDN List:

Individual

    1. HIJAB, Riyad (a.k.a. HIJAB, Riyad Farid), Syria; DOB 1966; POB 
Deir Ezzor, Syria; Prime Minister (individual) [SYRIA].
    The removal of this individual from the SDN List is effective as of 
August 14, 2012. All property and interests in property of the 
individual that are in or hereafter come within the United States or 
the possession or control of United States persons are now unblocked.

    Dated: August 14, 2012.
Barbara C. Hammerle,
Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control.
[FR Doc. 2012-20386 Filed 8-17-12; 8:45 am]
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