Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions, 37155-37156 [2020-13271]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 119 / Friday, June 19, 2020 / Notices preceding submission of an LOI. Section D9 of the Letter of Interest must demonstrate that the collateral will be unencumbered at time of closing, including a description of any lien release process that would occur prior to closing on the RRIF loan to render currently pledged collateral unencumbered. (vi) Environmental Clearance: Section B6 and Attachment B–6 of the Letter of Interest must demonstrate that either NEPA review is complete or the project qualifies for a Categorical Exclusion under NEPA, in which case Attachment B–6 must include a completed Federal Railroad Administration Categorical Exclusion worksheet with its Letter of Interest. For projects involving replacement of existing railroad bridges, supporting documentation must be provided that assesses the eligibility of the bridge for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and addressing compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. (vii) Domestic Preference: Section B4(a) of the Letter of Interest must demonstrate that the steel, iron, and manufactured goods used in the project will be produced in the United States in accordance with the Federal Railroad Administration ‘‘RRIF Buy America’’ policy, which follows 49 U.S.C. 24405(a). Projects that require a waiver are not eligible for the RRIF Express Program, however, prospective borrowers can seek a loan from the overall RRIF program for projects that require a waiver. (viii) Project Readiness: Section B4(c) of the Letter of Interest must demonstrate the prospective borrower’s ability to commence the contracting process for construction of the project (e.g., issuance of a final RFP) by not later than 90 days after the date on which a RRIF credit instrument is obligated for the project. V. Letter of Interest Process and Review and Next Steps khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES A. Submission of Letters of Interest All prospective borrowers seeking acceptance into the RRIF Express Program should submit a Letter of Interest following the instructions described in this notice of funding opportunity. The Letter of Interest should be annotated with ‘‘RRIF EXPRESS’’ immediately following the Applicant Name in the Summary Information section on page one of the Letter of Interest. The Letter of Interest must, among other things: (i) Describe the project and its components, location, and purpose in VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:17 Jun 18, 2020 Jkt 250001 Section B, and include as Attachment B–2 the project budget organized according to construction elements from preliminary engineering estimates, and including costs as appropriate for property, vehicles, professional services, allocated and unallocated contingency, and finance charges; (ii) Outline the proposed financial plan in Section C, and include the financial model, that addresses such aspects as model assumptions, annual cash flows, balance sheets, income statements and repayment schedules for the duration of the loan, as well as coverage ratios and debt metrics. The model should allow reviewers the flexibility to evaluate scenarios in the native spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel, or equivalent) format and be included in the application as Attachment C–1; (iii) Provide information regarding satisfaction of other statutory eligibility requirements of the RRIF credit program; and (iv) Provide information regarding satisfaction of the RRIF Express Program eligibility criteria (as described in Section IV above). Prospective RRIF Express borrowers should describe in Letter of Interest Section D8 if the project will (1) decrease transportation costs and improve access, especially for rural communities or communities in Opportunity Zones,11 through reliable and timely access to employment centers and job opportunities; (2) improve long-term efficiency, reliability or costs in the movement of workers or goods; (3) increase the economic productivity of land, capital, or labor, including assets in Opportunity Zones; (4) result in long-term job creation and other economic opportunities; or (5) help the United States compete in a global economy by facilitating efficient and reliable freight movement. Projects that bridge gaps in service in rural areas, and projects that attract private economic development, all support local or regional economic competitiveness. Letters of Interest must be submitted using the latest form on the Build America Bureau website: https:// www.transportation.gov/content/buildamerica-bureau. Other RRIF Express pilot program information including any additional terms, conditions, and requirements can be found on the Build America Bureau website at: https:// www.transportation.gov/buildamerica/ rrif-express. The Bureau may contact a prospective borrower for clarification of 11 See https://www.cdfifund.gov/Pages/ Opportunity-Zones.aspx for more information on Opportunity Zones. PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 37155 specific information included in the Letter of Interest. The Bureau will review all Letters of Interest properly filed and received in the submission time window provided herein. B. Review and Evaluation Each Letter of Interest that is properly filed and received will be evaluated for completeness and eligibility for the RRIF Express Program using the criteria in this notice. This initial step of the review process will include (1) an evaluation as to whether the proposed project and applicant satisfy RRIF statutory eligibility requirements, and (2) an evaluation as to whether the proposed project and applicant satisfy the RRIF Express Program eligibility criteria. The Letters of Interest determined to be eligible for the RRIF Express Program will then be advanced to the Bureau’s creditworthiness review process, which is an in-depth creditworthiness review of the project sponsor and the revenue stream proposed to repay the RRIF credit assistance as described in the Programs Guide. The Secretary reserves the right to limit the number of applications from a single entity or subordinates of a single parent or holding company. Prospective RRIF borrowers whose RRIF Express Program Letters of Interest are determined to be ineligible, but whose projects are otherwise statutorily eligible for standard RRIF credit assistance, have the option to be considered under the overall RRIF program. Issued in Washington, DC. Morteza Farajian, Executive Director, The Build America Bureau. [FR Doc. 2020–13212 Filed 6–18–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control [Case ID: CYBER2–16237] 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\19JNN1.SGM 19JNN1 37156 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 119 / Friday, June 19, 2020 / Notices 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 effective date(s). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OFAC: Associate Director for Global Targeting, tel.: 202–622–2420; Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance & Evaluation, tel.: 202–622–2490; Assistant Director for Licensing, tel.: 202–622–2480; Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs, tel.: 202–622–4855. 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 (https://www.treasury.gov/ofac). Notice of OFAC Actions On June 16, 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. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Individuals: 1. BENSON, Nnamdi Orson, Nigeria; DOB 21 Mar 1987; nationality Nigeria; Gender Male; Passport A06417829 (Nigeria) (individual) [CYBER2]. Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(B) of Executive Order 13694 of April 1, 2015, ‘‘Blocking Property of Certain Persons Engaging in Significant Malicious CyberEnabled Activities,’’ as amended by Executive Order 13757 of December 28, 2016, ‘‘Taking Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities,’’ (E.O. 13694, as amended), for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Richard Izuchukwu UZUH, a person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13694, as amended. 2. KAYODE, Abiola Ayorinde, Nigeria; DOB 14 Nov 1987; nationality Nigeria; Gender Male; Passport A05637743 (Nigeria) (individual) [CYBER2]. Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(B) of E.O. 13694, as amended, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Richard Izuchukwu UZUH and Micheal OLORUNYOMI, persons whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13694, as amended. 3. OGUNSHAKIN, Alex Afolabi, Nigeria; DOB 23 Feb 1983; nationality Nigeria; Gender Male; Passport A05285583 (Nigeria) (individual) [CYBER2]. Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(B) of E.O. 13694, as amended, for having VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:17 Jun 18, 2020 Jkt 250001 materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Richard Izuchukwu UZUH, a person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13694, as amended. 4. OKPOH, Felix Osilama, Nigeria; DOB 09 Mar 1989; nationality Nigeria; Gender Male; Passport A06415967 (Nigeria) (individual) [CYBER2]. Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(B) of E.O. 13694, as amended, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Richard Izuchukwu UZUH, a person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13694, as amended. 5. OLORUNYOMI, Micheal, Nigeria; DOB 12 May 1983; nationality Nigeria; Gender Male; Passport A50143448 (Nigeria) (individual) [CYBER2]. Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii)(D) of E.O. 13694, as amended, for being responsible for or complicit in, or having engaged in, directly or indirectly, cyberenabled activities originating from, or directed by persons located, in whole or in substantial part, outside the United States that are reasonably likely to result in, or have materially contributed to, a significant threat to the national security, foreign policy, or economic health or financial stability of the United States and that have the purpose or effect of causing a significant misappropriation of funds or economic resources, trade secrets, personal identifiers, or financial information for commercial or competitive advantage or private financial gain. 6. UZUH, Richard Izuchukwu, Nigeria; DOB 29 Apr 1986; nationality Nigeria; Gender Male; Passport A05284868 (Nigeria) (individual) [CYBER2]. Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii)(D) of E.O. 13694, as amended, for being responsible for or complicit in, or having engaged in, directly or indirectly, cyberenabled activities originating from, or directed by persons located, in whole or in substantial part, outside the United States that are reasonably likely to result in, or have materially contributed to, a significant threat to the national security, foreign policy, or economic health or financial stability of the United States and that have the purpose or effect of causing a significant misappropriation of funds or economic resources, trade secrets, personal identifiers, or financial information for commercial or competitive advantage or private financial gain. Dated: June 16, 2020. Andrea Gacki, Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. 2020–13271 Filed 6–18–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P PO 00000 Frm 00097 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0342] Agency Information Collection Activity: Application and Training Agreement for Apprenticeship and Onthe-Job Training Programs Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VBA), 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 a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before August 18, 2020. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M33), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or email to nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0342’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Danny S. Green at (202) 421–1354. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995, 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\19JNN1.SGM 19JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 119 (Friday, June 19, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37155-37156]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Office of Foreign Assets Control

[Case ID: CYBER2-16237]


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

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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 effective date(s).

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

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 (https://www.treasury.gov/ofac).

Notice of OFAC Actions

    On June 16, 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.

Individuals:

    1. BENSON, Nnamdi Orson, Nigeria; DOB 21 Mar 1987; nationality 
Nigeria; Gender Male; Passport A06417829 (Nigeria) (individual) 
[CYBER2].
    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(B) of Executive Order 
13694 of April 1, 2015, ``Blocking Property of Certain Persons 
Engaging in Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities,'' as 
amended by Executive Order 13757 of December 28, 2016, ``Taking 
Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency With Respect to 
Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities,'' (E.O. 13694, as 
amended), for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided 
financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or 
services to or in support of, Richard Izuchukwu UZUH, a person whose 
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 
13694, as amended.
    2. KAYODE, Abiola Ayorinde, Nigeria; DOB 14 Nov 1987; 
nationality Nigeria; Gender Male; Passport A05637743 (Nigeria) 
(individual) [CYBER2].
    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(B) of E.O. 13694, as 
amended, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided 
financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or 
services to or in support of, Richard Izuchukwu UZUH and Micheal 
OLORUNYOMI, persons whose property and interests in property are 
blocked pursuant to E.O. 13694, as amended.
    3. OGUNSHAKIN, Alex Afolabi, Nigeria; DOB 23 Feb 1983; 
nationality Nigeria; Gender Male; Passport A05285583 (Nigeria) 
(individual) [CYBER2].
    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(B) of E.O. 13694, as 
amended, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided 
financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or 
services to or in support of, Richard Izuchukwu UZUH, a person whose 
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 
13694, as amended.
    4. OKPOH, Felix Osilama, Nigeria; DOB 09 Mar 1989; nationality 
Nigeria; Gender Male; Passport A06415967 (Nigeria) (individual) 
[CYBER2].
    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(B) of E.O. 13694, as 
amended, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided 
financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or 
services to or in support of, Richard Izuchukwu UZUH, a person whose 
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 
13694, as amended.
    5. OLORUNYOMI, Micheal, Nigeria; DOB 12 May 1983; nationality 
Nigeria; Gender Male; Passport A50143448 (Nigeria) (individual) 
[CYBER2].
    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii)(D) of E.O. 13694, as 
amended, for being responsible for or complicit in, or having 
engaged in, directly or indirectly, cyber-enabled activities 
originating from, or directed by persons located, in whole or in 
substantial part, outside the United States that are reasonably 
likely to result in, or have materially contributed to, a 
significant threat to the national security, foreign policy, or 
economic health or financial stability of the United States and that 
have the purpose or effect of causing a significant misappropriation 
of funds or economic resources, trade secrets, personal identifiers, 
or financial information for commercial or competitive advantage or 
private financial gain.
    6. UZUH, Richard Izuchukwu, Nigeria; DOB 29 Apr 1986; 
nationality Nigeria; Gender Male; Passport A05284868 (Nigeria) 
(individual) [CYBER2].
    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii)(D) of E.O. 13694, as 
amended, for being responsible for or complicit in, or having 
engaged in, directly or indirectly, cyber-enabled activities 
originating from, or directed by persons located, in whole or in 
substantial part, outside the United States that are reasonably 
likely to result in, or have materially contributed to, a 
significant threat to the national security, foreign policy, or 
economic health or financial stability of the United States and that 
have the purpose or effect of causing a significant misappropriation 
of funds or economic resources, trade secrets, personal identifiers, 
or financial information for commercial or competitive advantage or 
private financial gain.

    Dated: June 16, 2020.
Andrea Gacki,
Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control.
[FR Doc. 2020-13271 Filed 6-18-20; 8:45 am]
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