Additional Designations, Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act, 56619 [2014-22478]

Download as PDF asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 183 / Monday, September 22, 2014 / Notices Area Regional Transit Authority, and the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink). This facility is being built to U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards and will incorporate a number of sustainable and energy efficient elements. One of those elements is a VRF HVAC system that, among other things, is space saving, has invertor technology, efficiency, and a non-ozone depleting refrigerant that domestic manufacturers of HVAC systems do not provide. According to SANBAG, its contractor was directed to evaluate the substitution of a Buy America-compliant Variable Air Volume (VAV) system, but the contractor advised SANBAG that the VAV system would endanger the project’s LEED Gold certification because of the difference in efficiency between the VAV and VRF HVAC systems. In addition, the substitution of a VAV system would require significant changes to the project, such as the alteration of alreadyerected structural elements that were designed to accommodate a VRF system and additional design changes and plan reviews by the City of San Bernardino. SANBAG points to a recent nonavailability waiver FTA issued to St. Louis’ MetroLink for a similar VRF system (79 FR 34653, June 17, 2014), as well as to a blanket non-availability waiver issued by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in 2010 for VRF HVAC systems procured with American Reinvestment and Recovery Act funding (75 FR 35447, June 22, 2010). According to SANBAG, the U.S. DOE’s determination of non-availability and FTA’s recent St. Louis MetroLink waiver, as well as their own contractor’s research, indicate that this product is not manufactured domestically. The purpose of this notice is to publish SANBAG’s request and to seek public comment from all interested parties in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(3)(A). Comments will help FTA understand completely the facts surrounding the request, including the effects of a potential waiver and the merits of the request. A full copy of the request has been placed in docket number FTA–2014–0021. Dana Nifosi, Acting Chief Counsel. [FR Doc. 2014–22488 Filed 9–19–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–57–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:07 Sep 19, 2014 Jkt 232001 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control Additional Designations, Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The U.S. Department of the Treasury ’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (‘‘OFAC’’) is publishing the names of eight 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 eight individuals identified in this notice pursuant to section 805(b) of the Kingpin Act is effective on September 16, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Assistant Director, Sanctions Compliance & Evaluation, Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. 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 on OFAC’s Web site at https://www.treasury.gov/ofac or via facsimile through a 24-hour fax-ondemand service at (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 imposition of 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 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, in consultation 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 PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 56619 Defense, the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of Homeland Security may designate and block 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 September 16, 2014, the Director of OFAC designated the following eight individuals whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to section 805(b) of the Kingpin Act. 1. GONZALEZ VASQUEZ, Julian Andrey (a.k.a. ‘‘BARNY’’); DOB 31 Jan 1979; POB La Merced, Caldas, Colombia; citizen Colombia; Cedula No. 8125194 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK]. 2. HERNANDEZ GRISALES, Jesus David (a.k.a. ‘‘CHAPARRO’’); DOB 25 Nov 1975; POB Medellin, Colombia; citizen Colombia; Cedula No. 98658284 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK]. 3. MEDINA CARDONA, Rubiel (a.k.a. ‘‘MONO AMALFI’’); DOB 17 Oct 1979; POB Marquetalia, Caldas, Colombia; citizen Colombia; Cedula No. 75004020 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK]. 4. MESA VALLEJO, Juan Carlos (a.k.a. ‘‘CARLOS CHATAS’’; a.k.a. ‘‘TOM’’); DOB 08 Dec 1967; POB Bello, Antioquia, Colombia; citizen Colombia; Cedula No. 71698071 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK]. 5. MUNOZ AGUDELO, Diego Alberto (a.k.a. ‘‘DIEGO CHAMIZO’’); DOB 16 May 1969; POB Medellin, Colombia; citizen Colombia; Cedula No. 98547065 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK]. 6. RAMIREZ GARCIA, Freyner Alfonso (a.k.a. ‘‘CARLOS PESEBRE’’); DOB 13 May 1973; POB Medellin, Colombia; citizen Colombia; Cedula No. 71737758 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK]. 7. RIOS LOPEZ, Didier de Jesus (a.k.a. ‘‘TUTO’’); DOB 18 Jun 1974; POB Itagui, Antioquia, Colombia; citizen Colombia; Cedula No. 98622424 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK]. 8. ROJAS, Edinson Rodolfo (a.k.a. ‘‘PICHI’’); DOB 26 Sep 1973; POB Medellin, Colombia; citizen Colombia; Cedula No. 98593559 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK]. Dated: September 16, 2014. Adam J. Szubin, Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. 2014–22478 Filed 9–19–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P E:\FR\FM\22SEN1.SGM 22SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 183 (Monday, September 22, 2014)]
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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 U.S. Department of the Treasury 's Office of Foreign 
Assets Control (``OFAC'') is publishing the names of eight 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 eight individuals 
identified in this notice pursuant to section 805(b) of the Kingpin Act 
is effective on September 16, 2014.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Assistant Director, Sanctions 
Compliance & Evaluation, Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. 
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 at https://www.treasury.gov/ofac or via 
facsimile through a 24-hour fax-on-demand service at (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 imposition of 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 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, in consultation 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 may 
designate and block 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 September 16, 2014, the Director of OFAC designated the 
following eight individuals whose property and interests in property 
are blocked pursuant to section 805(b) of the Kingpin Act.

    1. GONZALEZ VASQUEZ, Julian Andrey (a.k.a. ``BARNY''); DOB 31 
Jan 1979; POB La Merced, Caldas, Colombia; citizen Colombia; Cedula 
No. 8125194 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK].
    2. HERNANDEZ GRISALES, Jesus David (a.k.a. ``CHAPARRO''); DOB 25 
Nov 1975; POB Medellin, Colombia; citizen Colombia; Cedula No. 
98658284 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK].
    3. MEDINA CARDONA, Rubiel (a.k.a. ``MONO AMALFI''); DOB 17 Oct 
1979; POB Marquetalia, Caldas, Colombia; citizen Colombia; Cedula 
No. 75004020 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK].
    4. MESA VALLEJO, Juan Carlos (a.k.a. ``CARLOS CHATAS''; a.k.a. 
``TOM''); DOB 08 Dec 1967; POB Bello, Antioquia, Colombia; citizen 
Colombia; Cedula No. 71698071 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK].
    5. MUNOZ AGUDELO, Diego Alberto (a.k.a. ``DIEGO CHAMIZO''); DOB 
16 May 1969; POB Medellin, Colombia; citizen Colombia; Cedula No. 
98547065 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK].
    6. RAMIREZ GARCIA, Freyner Alfonso (a.k.a. ``CARLOS PESEBRE''); 
DOB 13 May 1973; POB Medellin, Colombia; citizen Colombia; Cedula 
No. 71737758 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK].
    7. RIOS LOPEZ, Didier de Jesus (a.k.a. ``TUTO''); DOB 18 Jun 
1974; POB Itagui, Antioquia, Colombia; citizen Colombia; Cedula No. 
98622424 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK].
    8. ROJAS, Edinson Rodolfo (a.k.a. ``PICHI''); DOB 26 Sep 1973; 
POB Medellin, Colombia; citizen Colombia; Cedula No. 98593559 
(Colombia) (individual) [SDNTK].

    Dated: September 16, 2014.
Adam J. Szubin,
Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control.
[FR Doc. 2014-22478 Filed 9-19-14; 8:45 am]
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