Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions, 3485-3486 [2020-00771]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 13 / Tuesday, January 21, 2020 / Notices specific docket number. All comments received will be posted without change to the docket at www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. For detailed instructions on submitting comments, see the section entitled Public Participation. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bianca Carr, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W23–453, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202– 366–9309, Email Bianca.carr@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel H2 is: —Intended Commercial Use of Vessel: ‘‘Private Vessel Charters, Passengers Only.’’ —Geographic Region Including Base of Operations: ‘‘Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York (excluding waters in New York Harbor), New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, East Florida, California, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska (excluding waters in Southeastern Alaska).’’ (Base of Operations: Marina Del Ray, CA) —Vessel Length and Type: 75′ motor vessel The complete application is available for review identified in the DOT docket as MARAD–2019–0001 at https:// www.regulations.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with 46 U.S.C. 12121 and MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part 388, that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a waiver will not be granted. Comments should refer to the vessel name, state the commenter’s interest in the waiver application, and address the waiver criteria given in section 388.4 of MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part 388. Public Participation jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES How do I submit comments? Please submit your comments, including the attachments, following the instructions provided under the above heading entitled ADDRESSES. Be advised that it may take a few hours or even days for your comment to be reflected on the docket. In addition, your comments must be written in English. We encourage you to provide concise VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:20 Jan 17, 2020 Jkt 250001 3485 comments and you may attach additional documents as necessary. There is no limit on the length of the attachments. By Order of the Maritime Administrator. T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr., Secretary, Maritime Administration. Where do I go to read public comments, and find supporting information? BILLING CODE 4910–81–P Go to the docket online at https:// www.regulations.gov., keyword search MARAD–2020–0001 or visit the Docket Management Facility (see ADDRESSES for hours of operation). We recommend that you periodically check the Docket for new submissions and supporting material. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Will my comments be made available to the public? SUMMARY: Yes. Be aware that your entire comment, including your personal identifying information, will be made publicly available. May I submit comments confidentially? If you wish to submit comments under a claim of confidentiality, you should submit three copies of your complete submission, including the information you claim to be confidential business information, to the Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, Office of Legislation and Regulations, MAR–225, W24–220, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Include a cover letter setting forth with specificity the basis for any such claim and, if possible, a summary of your submission that can be made available to the public. Privacy Act In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice, DOT/ALL–14 FDMS, accessible through www.dot.gov/privacy. To facilitate comment tracking and response, we encourage commenters to provide their name, or the name of their organization; however, submission of names is completely optional. Whether or not commenters identify themselves, all timely comments will be fully considered. If you wish to provide comments containing proprietary or confidential information, please contact the agency for alternate submission instructions. (Authority: 49 CFR 1.93(a), 46 U.S.C. 55103, 46 U.S.C. 12121) * * * * * Dated: January 15, 2020. PO 00000 Frm 00151 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [FR Doc. 2020–00840 Filed 1–17–20; 8:45 am] Office of Foreign Assets Control Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List based on OFAC’s determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. DATES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for applicable date(s). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OFAC: Associate Director for Global Targeting, tel.: 202–622–2420; Assistant Director for Licensing, tel.: 202–622– 2480; Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs, tel.: 202–622–4855; Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance & Evaluation, tel.: 202–622–2490. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Electronic Availability The Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List and additional information concerning OFAC sanctions programs are available on OFAC’s website (www.treasury.gov/ofac). Notice of OFAC Actions On January 20, 2020, OFAC determined that the property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of the following persons are blocked under the relevant sanctions authority listed below. Entities 1. KOREA NAMGANG TRADING CORPORATION (a.k.a. DPRK NAMGANG TRADING COMPANY), Pyongyang, Korea, North; Secondary sanctions risk: North Korea Sanctions Regulations, sections 510.201 and 510.210 [DPRK3] [DPRK–NKSPEA]. Designated pursuant to section 2(a)(iv) of Executive Order 13722 of March 15, 2016, ‘‘Blocking Property of the Government of North Korea and the Worker’s Party of Korea, and Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect to North Korea’’ (E.O. 13722), for E:\FR\FM\21JAN1.SGM 21JAN1 3486 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 13 / Tuesday, January 21, 2020 / Notices having engaged in, facilitated, or been responsible for the exportation of workers from North Korea, including exportation to generate revenue for the Government of North Korea or the Workers Party of Korea. Also designated pursuant Section 104(b)(1)(L) of the North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016, Pub. L. 114–122, as amended by section 311 of the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (Pub. L. 115–44) (NKSPEA, as amended) for knowingly, directly or indirectly, engaged in, facilitated, or having been responsible for the exportation of workers from North Korea in a manner intended to generate significant revenue, directly or indirectly, for use by the Government of North Korea or by the Worker’s Party of Korea. Designated pursuant to section 2(a)(vii) of E.O. 13722, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods and services to or in support of KOREA NAMGANG TRADING CORPORATION, an entity whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13722. Also designated pursuant Section 104(b)(1)(A) of NKSPEA, as amended, knowingly engaging in, contributing to, assisting, sponsoring, or providing financial, material or technological support for, or goods and services in support of, KOREA NAMGANG TRADING CORPORATION, an entity whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13722 and NKSPEA, as amended. Also designated pursuant to section 2(a)(vii) of E.O. 13722, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods and services to or in support of NAMGANG CONSTRUCTION, an entity whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13722. 128 of Division Q of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (Pub. L. 116–94) extends the credit period for the Indian coal production credit from a 12-year period beginning on January 1, 2006, to a 15-year period beginning on January 1, 2006. This provision is effective for coal produced in the United States or a possession thereof after December 31, 2017. DATES: The 2018 inflation adjustment factor applies to calendar year 2018 sales of Indian coal produced in the United States or a possession thereof. The 2019 inflation adjustment factor applies to calendar year 2019 sales of Indian coal produced in the United States or a possession thereof. Inflation Adjustment Factor: The inflation adjustment factor for calendar year 2018 for Indian coal is 1.2330. The inflation adjustment factor for calendar year 2019 for Indian coal is 1.2627. Credit Amount for Indian Coal: As required by section 45(e)(10)(B)(ii), the $2.00 amount in section 45(e)(10)(B)(i) is adjusted by multiplying such amount by the inflation adjustment factor for the calendar year. Under the calculation required by section 45(e)(10)(B)(ii), the credit for Indian coal production for calendar year 2018 under section 45(e)(10)(B) is $2.466 per ton on the sale of Indian coal. Under the calculation required by section 45(e)(10)(B)(ii), the credit for Indian coal production for calendar year 2019 under section 45(e)(10)(B) is $2.525 per ton on the sale of Indian coal. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles Hyde, CC:PSI:6, Internal Revenue Service, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, (202) 317–6853 (not a toll-free number). DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY [FR Doc. 2020–00771 Filed 1–17–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Credit for Indian Coal Production and Inflation Adjustment Factor for Calendar Years 2018 and 2019 Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Publication of inflation adjustment factor for Indian coal production for calendar years 2018 and 2019 under section 45(e)(10)(B) (26 U.S.C. 45(e)(10)(B)) of the Internal Revenue Code. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: The inflation adjustment factor is used in determining the availability of the credit for Indian coal production under section 45. Section SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:20 Jan 17, 2020 Jkt 250001 Christopher T. Kelley, Special Counsel to the Associate Chief Counsel, (Passthroughs and Special Industries). [FR Doc. 2020–00884 Filed 1–17–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00152 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC); Nominations Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury. ACTION: Request for nominations. AGENCY: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is requesting applications from individuals with experience in such areas as state tax administration, cybersecurity and information security, tax software development, tax preparation, payroll and tax financial product processing, systems management and improvement, implementation of customer service initiatives, public administration, and consumer advocacy to be considered for selection as members of the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC). The IRS also strongly encourages representatives from consumer groups with an interest in tax issues to apply. DATES: Written nominations must be received on or before February 14, 2020. ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to: Sean Parman, IRS National Public Liaison Office, CL:NPL:SRM, Room 7559, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, Attn: ETAAC Nominations. Applications may also be submitted via fax to 855–811–8020 or via email at PublicLiaison@irs.gov. Application packages are available on the IRS website at https://www.irs.gov/ e-file-providers/apply-for-membershipon-the-electronic-tax-administrationadvisory-committee-etaac. Application packages may also be requested by telephone from National Public Liaison, 202–317–6247 (not a toll-free number). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sean Parman at (202) 317–6247, or send an email to publicliaison@irs.gov. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\21JAN1.SGM 21JAN1 EN21JA20.000</GPH> Dated: January 14, 2020. Andrea M. Gacki, Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. Internal Revenue Service

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 21, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3485-3486]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-00771]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Office of Foreign Assets Control


Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions

AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets 
Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have 
been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked 
Persons List based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable 
legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property 
subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. 
persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with 
them.

DATES: See Supplementary Information section for applicable date(s).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 
    OFAC: Associate Director for Global Targeting, tel.: 202-622-2420; 
Assistant Director for Licensing, tel.: 202-622-2480; Assistant 
Director for Regulatory Affairs, tel.: 202-622-4855; Assistant Director 
for Sanctions Compliance & Evaluation, tel.: 202-622-2490.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Electronic Availability

    The Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List and 
additional information concerning OFAC sanctions programs are available 
on OFAC's website (www.treasury.gov/ofac).

Notice of OFAC Actions

    On January 20, 2020, OFAC determined that the property and 
interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of the following 
persons are blocked under the relevant sanctions authority listed 
below.

Entities

    1. KOREA NAMGANG TRADING CORPORATION (a.k.a. DPRK NAMGANG 
TRADING COMPANY), Pyongyang, Korea, North; Secondary sanctions risk: 
North Korea Sanctions Regulations, sections 510.201 and 510.210 
[DPRK3] [DPRK-NKSPEA].
    Designated pursuant to section 2(a)(iv) of Executive Order 13722 
of March 15, 2016, ``Blocking Property of the Government of North 
Korea and the Worker's Party of Korea, and Prohibiting Certain 
Transactions With Respect to North Korea'' (E.O. 13722), for

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having engaged in, facilitated, or been responsible for the 
exportation of workers from North Korea, including exportation to 
generate revenue for the Government of North Korea or the Workers 
Party of Korea.
    Also designated pursuant Section 104(b)(1)(L) of the North Korea 
Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016, Pub. L. 114-122, as 
amended by section 311 of the Countering America's Adversaries 
Through Sanctions Act (Pub. L. 115-44) (NKSPEA, as amended) for 
knowingly, directly or indirectly, engaged in, facilitated, or 
having been responsible for the exportation of workers from North 
Korea in a manner intended to generate significant revenue, directly 
or indirectly, for use by the Government of North Korea or by the 
Worker's Party of Korea.
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    Designated pursuant to section 2(a)(vii) of E.O. 13722, for 
having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, 
material, or technological support for, or goods and services to or 
in support of KOREA NAMGANG TRADING CORPORATION, an entity whose 
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 
13722.
    Also designated pursuant Section 104(b)(1)(A) of NKSPEA, as 
amended, knowingly engaging in, contributing to, assisting, 
sponsoring, or providing financial, material or technological 
support for, or goods and services in support of, KOREA NAMGANG 
TRADING CORPORATION, an entity whose property and interests in 
property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13722 and NKSPEA, as amended.
    Also designated pursuant to section 2(a)(vii) of E.O. 13722, for 
having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, 
material, or technological support for, or goods and services to or 
in support of NAMGANG CONSTRUCTION, an entity whose property and 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13722.

    Dated: January 14, 2020.
Andrea M. Gacki,
Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control.
[FR Doc. 2020-00771 Filed 1-17-20; 8:45 am]
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