Unblocking One Entity Pursuant to Executive Order 13599, 25996 [2014-10320]

Download as PDF 25996 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 87 / Tuesday, May 6, 2014 / Notices Saunders, Program Manager, Surety Bonds, 3700 East West Highway, Room 632F, Hyattsville, MD 20782, (202) 874– 5283. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Schedule of Excess Risks. OMB Number: 1510–0004. Form Number: FMS 285–A. Abstract: This information is collected from insurance companies to assist the Treasury Department in determining whether a certified or applicant company is solvent and able to carry out its contracts, and whether the company is in compliance with Treasury excess risk regulations for writing Federal surety bonds. Current Actions: Extension of a currently approved collection. Type of Review: Regular. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,066 (with 30 apps). Estimated Time Per Respondent: 20 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 5,780. 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[FR Doc. 2014–10247 Filed 5–5–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–35–P sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control Unblocking One Entity Pursuant to Executive Order 13599 Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury. ACTION: Notice. SUB-AGENCY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:34 May 05, 2014 Jkt 232001 The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (‘‘OFAC’’) is publishing the name of one entity whose property and interests in property have been unblocked pursuant to Executive Order 13599 of February 5, 2012, ‘‘Blocking Property of the Government of Iran and Iranian Financial Institutions.’’ DATES: The unblocking and removal from the list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (‘‘SDN List’’) of the entity identified in this notice, pursuant to Executive Order 13599, was effective on April 29, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Assistant Director, Sanctions Compliance and Evaluation, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, Washington, DC 20220, tel.: 202/622–2490. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Electronic and Facsimile Availability This document and additional information concerning OFAC are available from OFAC’s Web site (www.treasury.gov/ofac) or via facsimile through a 24-hour fax-on-demand service, tel.: 202/622–0077. Background On February 5, 2012, the President issued Executive Order 13599, ‘‘Blocking Property of the Government of Iran and Iranian Financial Institutions’’ (the ‘‘Order’’). Section 1(a) of the Order blocks, with certain exceptions, all property and interests in property of the Government of Iran, including the Central Bank of Iran, 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 any United States person, including any foreign branch. Section 7(d) of the Order defines the term ‘‘Government of Iran’’ to mean the Government of Iran, any political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality thereof, including the Central Bank of Iran, and any person owned or controlled by, or acting for or on behalf of, the Government of Iran. On March 14, 2013, the Director of OFAC identified the entity listed below as meeting the definition of the Government of Iran and blocked the property and interests in property of the entity pursuant to section 1(a) of the Order. On April 29, 2014, the Acting Director of OFAC, in consultation with the State Department, determined that circumstances no longer warrant the blocking of the entity listed below pursuant to Executive Order 13599 and, PO 00000 Frm 00183 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 accordingly, unblocked and removed this entity from the SDN List. Entity LIBRA SHIPPING SA (a.k.a. LIBRA SHIPPING), 3, Xanthou Street, Glyfada 16674, Greece; Additional Sanctions Information—Subject to Secondary Sanctions [IRAN]. Dated: April 29, 2014. Barbara C. Hammerle, Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. 2014–10320 Filed 5–5–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts United States Sentencing Commission. ACTION: Notice of (1) submission to Congress of amendments to the sentencing guidelines effective November 1, 2014; and (2) request for comment. AGENCY: The United States Sentencing Commission hereby gives notice of the following actions: (1) Pursuant to its authority under 28 U.S.C. 994(p), the Commission has promulgated amendments to the sentencing guidelines, policy statements, commentary, and statutory index. This notice sets forth the amendments and the reason for each amendment. (2) Amendment 3, pertaining to drug offenses, has the effect of lowering guideline ranges. 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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 87 (Tuesday, May 6, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 25996]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-10320]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Office of Foreign Assets Control


Unblocking One Entity Pursuant to Executive Order 13599

SUB-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 name of one entity whose property and 
interests in property have been unblocked pursuant to Executive Order 
13599 of February 5, 2012, ``Blocking Property of the Government of 
Iran and Iranian Financial Institutions.''

DATES: The unblocking and removal from the list of Specially Designated 
Nationals and Blocked Persons (``SDN List'') of the entity identified 
in this notice, pursuant to Executive Order 13599, was effective on 
April 29, 2014.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Assistant Director, Sanctions 
Compliance and Evaluation, 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.treasury.gov/ofac) or via facsimile 
through a 24-hour fax-on-demand service, tel.: 202/622-0077.

Background

    On February 5, 2012, the President issued Executive Order 13599, 
``Blocking Property of the Government of Iran and Iranian Financial 
Institutions'' (the ``Order''). Section 1(a) of the Order blocks, with 
certain exceptions, all property and interests in property of the 
Government of Iran, including the Central Bank of Iran, 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 any United 
States person, including any foreign branch. Section 7(d) of the Order 
defines the term ``Government of Iran'' to mean the Government of Iran, 
any political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality thereof, 
including the Central Bank of Iran, and any person owned or controlled 
by, or acting for or on behalf of, the Government of Iran.
    On March 14, 2013, the Director of OFAC identified the entity 
listed below as meeting the definition of the Government of Iran and 
blocked the property and interests in property of the entity pursuant 
to section 1(a) of the Order.
    On April 29, 2014, the Acting Director of OFAC, in consultation 
with the State Department, determined that circumstances no longer 
warrant the blocking of the entity listed below pursuant to Executive 
Order 13599 and, accordingly, unblocked and removed this entity from 
the SDN List.

Entity

    LIBRA SHIPPING SA (a.k.a. LIBRA SHIPPING), 3, Xanthou Street, 
Glyfada 16674, Greece; Additional Sanctions Information--Subject to 
Secondary Sanctions [IRAN].

    Dated: April 29, 2014.
Barbara C. Hammerle,
Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control.
[FR Doc. 2014-10320 Filed 5-5-14; 8:45 am]
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