Secretary of State's Determinations under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 and Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act of 2016, 2718-2719 [2021-00556]
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15 U.S.C. 78ff(b) (Exchange Act Sec.
32(b)).
15 U.S.C. 78ff(c)(1)(B) (Exchange Act
Sec. 32(c)(1)(B)).
15 U.S.C. 78ff(c)(2)(B) (Exchange Act
Sec. 32(c)(2)(B)).
15 U.S.C. 80a–9(d) (Investment Company Act Sec. 9(d)).
15 U.S.C. 80a–41(e) (Investment
Company Act Sec. 42(e)).
15 U.S.C. 80b–3(i) (Investment Advisers Act Sec. 203(i)).
15 U.S.C. 80b–9(e) (Investment Advisers Act Sec. 209(e)).
15 U.S.C. 7215(c)(4)(D)(i) (SarbanesOxley Act Sec. 105(c)(4)(D)(i)).
15 U.S.C. 7215(c)(4)(D)(ii) (SarbanesOxley Act Sec. 105(c)(4)(D)(ii)).
2021 adjusted
penalty
amounts
192,768
1.01182
195,047
963,837
1.01182
975,230
569
1.01182
576
21,410
1.01182
21,663
Foreign Corrupt Practices—any agent or stockholder acting on behalf of issuer.
For natural person ....................................................
For any other person ................................................
For natural person/fraud ...........................................
For any other person/fraud .......................................
For natural person/fraud/substantial losses or risk
of losses to others or gains to self.
For any other person/fraud/substantial losses or
risk of losses to others or gain to self.
For natural person ....................................................
For any other person ................................................
For natural person/fraud ...........................................
For any other person/fraud .......................................
For natural person/fraud/substantial losses or risk
of losses to others.
For any other person/fraud/substantial losses or
risk of losses to others.
For natural person ....................................................
For any other person ................................................
For natural person/fraud ...........................................
For any other person/fraud .......................................
For natural person/fraud/substantial losses or risk
of losses to others or gains to self.
For any other person/fraud/substantial losses or
risk of losses to others or gain to self.
For natural person ....................................................
For any other person ................................................
For natural person/fraud ...........................................
For any other person/fraud .......................................
For natural person/fraud/substantial losses or risk
of losses to others.
For any other person/fraud/substantial losses or
risk of losses to others.
For natural person ....................................................
For any other person ................................................
For natural person ....................................................
For any other person ................................................
21,410
1.01182
21,663
9,639
96,384
96,384
481,920
192,768
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
9,753
97,523
97,523
487,616
195,047
963,837
1.01182
975,230
9,639
96,384
96,384
481,920
192,768
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
9,753
97,523
97,523
487,616
195,047
963,837
1.01182
975,230
9,639
96,384
96,384
481,920
192,768
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
9,753
97,523
97,523
487,616
195,047
963,837
1.01182
975,230
9,639
96,384
96,384
481,920
192,768
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
9,753
97,523
97,523
487,616
195,047
963,837
1.01182
975,230
141,943
2,838,885
1,064,582
21,291,632
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
1.01182
143,621
2,872,441
1,077,165
21,543,299
16 The penalty amounts in this Notice are being
published in the Federal Register and will not be
added to the Code of Federal Regulations in
accordance with the 2015 Act and 17 CFR
201.1001(b). See 28 U.S.C. 2461 note Sec. 4(a)(2);
17 CFR 201.1001(b). In addition to being published
in the Federal Register, the penalty amounts in this
Notice will be made available on the Commission’s
website at https://www.sec.gov/enforce/civilpenalties-inflation-adjustments.htm, as detailed in
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CPI–U
multiplier
For natural person/fraud/substantial losses or risk
of losses to others.
For any other person/fraud/substantial losses or
risk of losses to others.
Exchange Act/failure to file information documents,
reports.
Foreign Corrupt Practices—any issuer .....................
Pursuant to the 2015 Act and 17 CFR
201.1001, the adjusted penalty amounts
in this Notice (and all penalty
adjustments performed pursuant to the
2015 Act) apply to penalties imposed
after the date the adjustment is effective
for violations that occurred after
November 2, 2015, the 2015 Act’s
enactment date. These penalty amounts
supersede the amounts in the 2020
Adjustment.16 For violations that
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penalty
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occurred on or before November 2,
2015, the penalty amounts in Table I to
17 CFR 201.1001 continue to apply.17
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
By the Commission.
Dated: January 8, 2021.
J. Matthew DeLesDernier,
Assistant Secretary.
Secretary of State’s Determinations
under the International Religious
Freedom Act of 1998 and Frank R. Wolf
International Religious Freedom Act of
2016
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17 CFR 201.1001(b). This website also lists the
penalty amounts for violations that occurred on or
before November 2, 2015.
17 17 CFR 201.1001(a).
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[Public Notice 11289]
The Secretary Of State’s Designation
Of ‘‘Countries Of Particular Concern’’
And ‘‘Special watch list’’ countries for
religious freedom violations pursuant to
Section 408(a) of the International
Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (Pub. L.
105–292), as amended (the Act), notice
is hereby given that, on December 2,
2020, the Secretary of State, under
authority delegated by the President,
has designated each of the following as
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a ‘‘country of particular concern’’ (CPC)
under Section 402(b) of the Act, for
having engaged in or tolerated
particularly severe violations of
religious freedom: Burma, China, the
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea,
Eritrea, Iran, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi
Arabia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.
The Secretary simultaneously
designated the following Presidential
Actions for these CPCs:
For Burma, the existing ongoing
restrictions referenced in 22 CFR 126.1,
pursuant to section 402(c)(5) of the Act;
For China, the existing ongoing
restriction on exports to China of crime
control or detection instruments or
equipment, under the Foreign Relations
Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990
and 1991 (Pub. L. 101–246), pursuant to
section 402(c)(5) of the Act;
For the Democratic People’s Republic
of Korea, the existing ongoing
restrictions to which the Democratic
People’s Republic of Korea is subject,
pursuant to sections 402 and 409 of the
Trade Act of 1974 (the Jackson-Vanik
Amendment), and pursuant to section
402(c)(5) of the Act;
For Eritrea, the existing ongoing
restrictions referenced in 22 CFR 126.1,
pursuant to section 402(c)(5) of the Act;
For Iran, the existing ongoing travel
restrictions in section 221(c) of the Iran
Threat Reduction and Syria Human
Rights Act of 2012 (TRA) for individuals
identified under section 221(a)(1)(C) of
the TRA in connection with the
commission of serious human rights
abuses, pursuant to section 402(c)(5) of
the Act;
For Nigeria, a waiver as required in
the ‘‘important national interest of the
United States,’’ pursuant to section 407
of the Act;
For Pakistan, a waiver as required in
the ‘‘important national interest of the
United States,’’ pursuant to section 407
of the Act;
For Saudi Arabia, a waiver as required
in the ‘‘important national interest of
the United States,’’ pursuant to section
407 of the Act;
For Tajikistan, a waiver as required in
the ‘‘important national interest of the
United States,’’ pursuant to section 407
of the Act; and
For Turkmenistan, a waiver as
required in the ‘‘important national
interest of the United States,’’ pursuant
to section 407 of the Act.
In addition, the Secretary of State has
designated the following countries as
‘‘special watch list’’ countries for
engaging in or tolerating severe
violations of religious freedom:
Comoros, Cuba, Nicaragua, and Russia.
The Secretary of State’s designation of
‘‘entities of particular concern’’ for
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religious freedom violations. Pursuant
to Section 408(a) of the Act, notice is
hereby given that, on December 2, 2020,
the Secretary of State, under authority
delegated by the President, has
designated each of the following as an
‘‘entity of particular concern’’ under
section 301 of the Frank R. Wolf
International Religious Freedom Act of
2016 (Pub. L. 114–281), for having
engaged in particularly severe violations
of religious freedom: Al-Shabaab, alQa’ida, Boko Haram, Hayat Tahrir alSham, the Houthis, ISIS, ISIS-Greater
Sahara, ISIS-West Africa, Jamaat Nasr
al-Islam wal Muslimin, and the Taliban.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Peter Burns, Office of International
Religious Freedom, U.S. Department of
State, (phone: 202–647–3865 or email:
BurnsPI@state.gov).
Zachary A. Parker,
Director, Office of Directives Management,
Department of State.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 11257]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information
Collection: Foreign Diplomatic
Services Applications (FDSA)
Notice of request for public
comment.
ACTION:
The Department of State is
seeking Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval for the
information collection described below.
In accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, we are
requesting comments on this collection
from all interested individuals and
organizations. The purpose of this
notice is to allow 60 days for public
comment preceding submission of the
collection to OMB.
DATES: The Department will accept
comments from the public up to March
15, 2021.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
by any of the following methods:
• Web: Persons with access to the
internet may comment on this notice by
going to www.Regulations.gov. You can
search for the document by entering
‘‘Docket Number: DOS–2020–0049’’ in
the Search field. Then click the
‘‘Comment Now’’ button and complete
the comment form.
• Email: OFMinfo@state.gov.
• Regular Mail: Send written
comments to 2201 C St. NW,
Washington, DC 20520; 3507
SUMMARY:
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International Place NW, Washington,
DC 20008.
You must include the DS form
number (if applicable), information
collection title, and the OMB control
number in any correspondence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Direct requests for additional
information regarding the collection
listed in this notice, including requests
for copies of the proposed collection
instrument and supporting documents,
to Timothy R. Johnson at 3507
International Place NW, Washington,
DC 20008, who may be reached on 202–
895–3556 or at JohnsonTR@state.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
• Title of Information Collection:
Foreign Diplomatic Services
Applications (FDSA).
• OMB Control Number: 1405–0105.
• Type of Request: Revision of a
Currently Approved Collection.
• Originating Office: M/OFM.
• Form Number: DS–98, DS–99, DS–
100, DS–101, DS–102, DS–104, DS–
1504, DS–1972D, DS–1972T, DS–2003,
DS–2004, DS–2005, DS–2006, DS–2008,
DS- 4139, DS–4140, DS–4284, DS–4285,
DS–4298, DS–4299, DS–7675.
• Respondents: Foreign Mission
Community.
• Estimated Number of Respondents:
79,095.
• Estimated Number of Responses:
79,095.
• Average Time per Response: 13
minutes.
• Total Estimated Burden Time:
18,200 hours annually.
• Frequency: For each specific event;
annually.
• Obligation to Respond: Mandatory
and/or Required to Obtain or Retain a
Benefit.
We are soliciting public comments to
permit the Department to:
• Evaluate whether the proposed
information collection is necessary for
the proper functions of the Department.
• Evaluate the accuracy of our
estimate of the time and cost burden for
this proposed collection, including the
validity of the methodology and
assumptions used.
• Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected.
• Minimize the reporting burden on
those who are to respond, including the
use of automated collection techniques
or other forms of information
technology.
Please note that comments submitted
in response to this Notice are public
record. Before including any detailed
personal information, you should be
aware that your comments as submitted,
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 11289]
Secretary of State's Determinations under the International
Religious Freedom Act of 1998 and Frank R. Wolf International Religious
Freedom Act of 2016
The Secretary Of State's Designation Of ``Countries Of Particular
Concern'' And ``Special watch list'' countries for religious freedom
violations pursuant to Section 408(a) of the International Religious
Freedom Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-292), as amended (the Act), notice is
hereby given that, on December 2, 2020, the Secretary of State, under
authority delegated by the President, has designated each of the
following as
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a ``country of particular concern'' (CPC) under Section 402(b) of the
Act, for having engaged in or tolerated particularly severe violations
of religious freedom: Burma, China, the Democratic People's Republic of
Korea, Eritrea, Iran, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, and
Turkmenistan. The Secretary simultaneously designated the following
Presidential Actions for these CPCs:
For Burma, the existing ongoing restrictions referenced in 22 CFR
126.1, pursuant to section 402(c)(5) of the Act;
For China, the existing ongoing restriction on exports to China of
crime control or detection instruments or equipment, under the Foreign
Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 (Pub. L. 101-
246), pursuant to section 402(c)(5) of the Act;
For the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the existing ongoing
restrictions to which the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is
subject, pursuant to sections 402 and 409 of the Trade Act of 1974 (the
Jackson-Vanik Amendment), and pursuant to section 402(c)(5) of the Act;
For Eritrea, the existing ongoing restrictions referenced in 22 CFR
126.1, pursuant to section 402(c)(5) of the Act;
For Iran, the existing ongoing travel restrictions in section
221(c) of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012
(TRA) for individuals identified under section 221(a)(1)(C) of the TRA
in connection with the commission of serious human rights abuses,
pursuant to section 402(c)(5) of the Act;
For Nigeria, a waiver as required in the ``important national
interest of the United States,'' pursuant to section 407 of the Act;
For Pakistan, a waiver as required in the ``important national
interest of the United States,'' pursuant to section 407 of the Act;
For Saudi Arabia, a waiver as required in the ``important national
interest of the United States,'' pursuant to section 407 of the Act;
For Tajikistan, a waiver as required in the ``important national
interest of the United States,'' pursuant to section 407 of the Act;
and
For Turkmenistan, a waiver as required in the ``important national
interest of the United States,'' pursuant to section 407 of the Act.
In addition, the Secretary of State has designated the following
countries as ``special watch list'' countries for engaging in or
tolerating severe violations of religious freedom: Comoros, Cuba,
Nicaragua, and Russia.
The Secretary of State's designation of ``entities of particular
concern'' for religious freedom violations. Pursuant to Section 408(a)
of the Act, notice is hereby given that, on December 2, 2020, the
Secretary of State, under authority delegated by the President, has
designated each of the following as an ``entity of particular concern''
under section 301 of the Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom
Act of 2016 (Pub. L. 114-281), for having engaged in particularly
severe violations of religious freedom: Al-Shabaab, al-Qa'ida, Boko
Haram, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the Houthis, ISIS, ISIS-Greater Sahara,
ISIS-West Africa, Jamaat Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin, and the Taliban.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peter Burns, Office of International
Religious Freedom, U.S. Department of State, (phone: 202-647-3865 or
email: [email protected]).
Zachary A. Parker,
Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State.
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