Inflation Adjustment of Civil Monetary Penalties, 14534-14539 [2021-05506]

Download as PDF 14534 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 50 / Wednesday, March 17, 2021 / Rules and Regulations reexports, and transfers (in-country) applicable to certain rocket systems and UAVs in D:4 countries currently set forth in § 744.3(a)(3)(i) and (ii) of the EAR. To remediate this error, BIS is correcting the instruction in the January 15 rule to revise only the introductory ‘‘text of § 744.3(a)(3), rather than the entire paragraph. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security 15 CFR Part 744 [Docket No. 210312–0056] RIN 0694–AI38 Expansion of Certain End-Use and End-User Controls and Controls on Specific Activities of U.S. Persons; Correction Correction Accordingly, in FR Doc. 2021–00977, appearing on page 4865 in the Federal Register of Friday, January 15, 2021, the follow correction is made: Bureau of Industry and Security, Commerce. ACTION: Interim final rule; correction. AGENCY: § 744.3 The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Department of Commerce, is correcting an interim final rule, ‘‘Expansion of Certain End-Use and End-User Controls and Controls on Specific Activities of U.S. Persons,’’ that appeared in the Federal Register of January 15, 2021 (hereinafter referred to as the January 15 rule) by revising an incorrect instruction that would have resulted in the inadvertent deletion of two subparagraphs of the Export Administration Regulations’ (EAR) restrictions on certain rocket systems and unmanned aerial vehicles. DATES: Effective date: March 16, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Philip Johnson, Senior Advisor, Export Enforcement, Bureau of Industry and Security, Phone: (202) 482–3685, Philip.Johnson@bis.doc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with RULES SUMMARY: Background On January 15, 2021, BIS published an interim final rule expanding certain end-use and end-user controls and controls on specific activities of U.S. persons (86 FR 4865) (hereinafter the January 15 rule). Due to an instruction error, which directed the revision of paragraph (a)(3) of § 744.3 of the EAR, rather than only the introductory text of that paragraph, upon its effective date, the January 15 rule would have resulted in the inadvertent deletion of § 744.3(a)(3)(i) and (ii) of the EAR, which describe the license requirements that apply when an exporter, reexporter, or transferor cannot determine the range capabilities of a rocket system or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in certain countries of missile technology concern (Country Group D:4) (see Supplement No. 1 to part 740 of the EAR), or whether such rocket system or UAV will be used in connection with the delivery of certain weapons of mass destruction. This was a technical error and BIS did not intend to remove the existing restrictions on exports, VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:20 Mar 16, 2021 Jkt 253001 [Correction] 1. On page 4871, first column, instruction 9 is corrected to read ‘‘Section 744.3 is amended by revising paragraphs (a)(1) and (2), the introductory text to paragraph (a)(3), and paragraphs (d)(2)(ii) and (v) to read as follows:’’ ■ Matthew S. Borman, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Export Administration. [FR Doc. 2021–05623 Filed 3–15–21; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 3510–33–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control 31 CFR Parts 501, 510, 535, 536, 539, 541, 542, 544, 546, 547, 548, 549, 552, 560, 561, 566, 576, 583, 584, 588, 592, 594, 597, and 598 Inflation Adjustment of Civil Monetary Penalties Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing this final rule to adjust certain civil monetary penalties for inflation pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. SUMMARY: DATES: This rule is effective March 17, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OFAC: Assistant Director for Licensing, 202–622–2480; Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs, 202–622–4855; Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance & Evaluation, 202–622– 2490. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Electronic Availability This document and additional information concerning OFAC are available from OFAC’s website (www.treasury.gov/ofac). Background Section 4 of the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act (1990 Pub. L. 101–410, 104 Stat. 890; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note), as amended by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Pub. L. 114–74, 129 Stat. 599, 28 U.S.C. 2461 note) (the FCPIA Act), requires each federal agency with statutory authority to assess civil monetary penalties (CMPs) to adjust CMPs annually for inflation according to a formula described in section 5 of the FCPIA Act. One purpose of the FCPIA Act is to ensure that CMPs continue to maintain their deterrent effect through periodic cost-of-living based adjustments. OFAC has adjusted its CMPs six times since the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act went into effect on November 2, 2015: An initial catch-up adjustment on August 1, 2016 (81 FR 43070, July 1, 2016); an additional initial catch-up adjustment related to CMPs for failure to comply with a requirement to furnish information, the late filing of a required report, and failure to maintain records (‘‘recordkeeping CMPs’’) that were inadvertently omitted from the August 1, 2016 initial catch-up adjustment on October 5, 2020 (85 FR 54911, September 3, 2020); and annual adjustments on February 10, 2017 (82 FR 10434, February 10, 2017); March 19, 2018 (83 FR 11876, March 19, 2018); June 14, 2019 (84 FR 27714, June 14, 2019); and April 9, 2020 (85 FR 19884, April 9, 2020). Method of Calculation The method of calculating CMP adjustments applied in this final rule is required by the FCPIA Act. Under the FCPIA Act and the Office of Management and Budget guidance required by the FCPIA Act, annual inflation adjustments subsequent to the initial catch-up adjustment are to be based on the percent change between the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (‘‘CPI–U’’) for the October preceding the date of the adjustment and the prior year’s October CPI–U. As set forth in Office of Management and Budget Memorandum M–21–10 of December 23, 2020, the adjustment multiplier for 2021 is 1.01182. In order to complete the 2021 annual adjustment, each current CMP is E:\FR\FM\17MRR1.SGM 17MRR1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 50 / Wednesday, March 17, 2021 / Rules and Regulations multiplied by the 2021 adjustment multiplier. Under the FCPIA Act, any increase in CMP must be rounded to the nearest multiple of $1. New Penalty Amounts OFAC imposes CMPs pursuant to the penalty authority in five statutes: The Trading With the Enemy Act (50 U.S.C. 4301–4341, at 4315) (TWEA); the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701–1706, at 1705) (IEEPA); the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (18 U.S.C. 2339B) (AEDPA); the Foreign 14535 Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act (21 U.S.C. 1901–1908, at 1906) (FNKDA); and the Clean Diamond Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 3901–3913, at 3907) (CDTA). The table below summarizes the existing and new maximum CMP amounts for each statute. TABLE 1—MAXIMUM CMP AMOUNTS FOR RELEVANT STATUTES Existing maximum CMP amount Statute TWEA ........................................................................................................................................................... IEEPA .......................................................................................................................................................... AEDPA ......................................................................................................................................................... FNKDA ......................................................................................................................................................... CDTA ........................................................................................................................................................... In addition to updating these maximum CMP amounts, OFAC is also updating two references to one-half the IEEPA maximum CMP from $153,961 to $155,781, and is adjusting the recordkeeping CMP amounts found in OFAC’s Economic Sanctions Enforcement Guidelines in appendix A $90,743 307,922 81,283 1,529,991 13,910 Maximum CMP amount effective March 17, 2021 $91,816 311,562 82,244 1,548,075 14,074 to 31 CFR part 501. The table below summarizes the existing and new maximum CMP amounts for OFAC’s recordkeeping CMPs. TABLE 2—MAXIMUM CMP AMOUNTS FOR RECORDKEEPING CMPS Existing maximum CMP amount Violation jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with RULES Failure to furnish information pursuant to 31 CFR 501.602 irrespective of whether any other violation is alleged. Failure to furnish information pursuant to 31 CFR 501.602 where OFAC has reason to believe that the apparent violation(s) involves a transaction(s) valued at greater than $500,000, irrespective of whether any other violation is alleged. Late filing of a required report, whether set forth in regulations or in a specific license, if filed within the first 30 days after the report is due. Late filing of a required report, whether set forth in regulations or in a specific license, if filed more than 30 days after the report is due. Late filing of a required report, whether set forth in regulations or in a specific license, if the report relates to blocked assets, an additional CMP for every 30 days that the report is overdue, up to five years. Failure to maintain records in conformance with the requirements of OFAC’s regulations or of a specific license. Maximum CMP amount effective March 17, 2021 $23,765 $24,046 59,413 60,115 2,970 3,005 5,942 6,012 1,189 1,203 59,522 60,226 Finally, OFAC is making technical changes in the authorities citations of 31 CFR parts 501, 510, 535, 536, 539, 541, 542, 544, 546, 547, 548, 549, 552, 560, 561, 566, 576, 583, 584, 588, 592, 594, 597 and 598 to consolidate or shorten citations to conform to Federal Register guidance and to more specifically reference one of the relevant statutory authorities. opportunity for public comment, with an effective date of March 17, 2021. Control amends 31 CFR chapter V as follows: Paperwork Reduction Act PART 501—REPORTING, PROCEDURES AND PENALTIES REGULATIONS Public Participation List of Subjects in 31 CFR Parts 501, 510, 535, 536, 539, 541, 542, 544, 546, 547, 548, 549, 552, 560, 561, 566, 576, 583, 584, 588, 592, 594, 597, and 598 The FCPIA Act expressly exempts this final rule from the notice and comment requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act by directing agencies to adjust CMPs for inflation ‘‘notwithstanding section 553 of title 5, United States Code’’ (Pub. L. 114–74, 129 Stat. 599; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note). As such, this final rule is being issued without prior public notice or VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:45 Mar 16, 2021 Jkt 253001 The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because this rule does not impose information collection requirements that would require the approval of the Office of Management and Budget under 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. Administrative practice and procedure, Banks, banking, Blocking of assets, Exports, Foreign trade, Licensing, Penalties, Sanctions. 1. The authority citation for part 501 is revised to read as follows: ■ Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1189; 18 U.S.C. 2332d, 2339B; 19 U.S.C. 3901–3913; 21 U.S.C. 1901– 1908; 22 U.S.C. 287c, 2370(a), 6009, 6032, 7205, 8501–8551; Pub. L. 101–410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1701–1706, 4301– 4341. For the reasons set forth in the preamble, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\17MRR1.SGM 17MRR1 14536 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 50 / Wednesday, March 17, 2021 / Rules and Regulations § 501.701 [Amended] 2. In § 501.701, in paragraph (a)(3) introductory text, remove ‘‘$90,743’’ and add in its place ‘‘$91,816’’. ■ 3. Amend appendix A to part 501 as follows: ■ a. In paragraph IV.A., remove ‘‘$23,765’’ and add in its place ‘‘$24,046’’ and remove ‘‘$59,413’’ and add in in its place ‘‘$60,115’’. ■ b. In paragraph IV.B., remove ‘‘$2,970’’ and add in its place ‘‘$3,005’’, remove ‘‘$5,942’’ and add in its place ■ * * * * * PART 510—NORTH KOREA SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 4. The authority citation for part 510 is revised to read as follows: jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with RULES ■ Authority: 3 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601–1651, 1701–1706; 22 U.S.C. 287c, 9201–9255; Pub. L. 101–410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); Pub. L. 115–44, 131 Stat. 886 (codified in scattered VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:45 Mar 16, 2021 Jkt 253001 ‘‘$6,012’’, and remove ‘‘$1,189’’ and add in its place ‘‘$1,203’’. ■ c. In paragraph IV.C., remove ‘‘$59,522’’ and add in its place ‘‘$60,226’’. ■ d. In paragraph V.B.2.a.i., remove ‘‘$153,961’’ and add in its place ‘‘$155,781’’ and remove ‘‘$307,922’’ and add in its place ‘‘$311,562’’. ■ e. In paragraph V.B.2.a.ii., remove ‘‘$307,922’’ in all three locations where it appears and add in its place in all three locations ‘‘$311,562’’. ■ f. In paragraph V.B.2.a.v., remove ‘‘$307,922’’ and add in its place ‘‘$311,562’’, remove ‘‘$90,743’’ and add in its place ‘‘$91,816’’, remove ‘‘$1,529,991’’ and add in its place ‘‘$1,548,075’’, remove ‘‘$81,283’’ and add in its place ‘‘$82,244’’, and remove ‘‘$13,910’’ and add in its place ‘‘$14,074’’. ■ g. Revise paragraph V.B.2.a.vi. The revision reads as follows: sections of 22 U.S.C.); E.O. 13466, 73 FR 36787, 3 CFR, 2008 Comp., p. 195; E.O. 13551, 75 FR 53837, 3 CFR., 2010 Comp., p. 242; E.O. 13570, 76 FR 22291, 3 CFR, 2011 Comp., p. 233; E.O. 13687, 80 FR 819, 3 CFR, 2015 Comp., p. 259; E.O. 13722, 81 FR 14943, 3 CFR, 2016 Comp., p. 446; E.O. 13810, 82 FR 44705, 3 CFR, 2017 Comp., p. 379. Subpart G—Penalties PO 00000 Appendix A to Part 501—Economic Sanctions Enforcement Guidelines * * * * * V. * * * B. * * * 2. * * * a. * * * vi. The following matrix represents the base amount of the proposed civil penalty for each category of violation: § 510.701 [Amended] 5. In § 510.701, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ‘‘$307,922’’ and add in its place ‘‘$311,562’’. ■ PART 535—IRANIAN ASSETS CONTROL REGULATIONS 6. The authority citation for part 535 is revised to read as follows: ■ Frm 00012 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\17MRR1.SGM 17MRR1 ER17MR21.012</GPH> Subpart D—Trading With the Enemy Act (TWEA) Penalties Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 50 / Wednesday, March 17, 2021 / Rules and Regulations Authority: 3 U.S.C. 301; 18 U.S.C. 2332d; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601–1651, 1701– 1706; Pub. L. 101–410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); E.O. 12170, 44 FR 65729, 3 CFR, 1979 Comp., p. 457; E.O. 12205, 45 FR 24099, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 248; E.O. 12211, 45 FR 26685, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 253; E.O. 12276, 46 FR 7913, 3 CFR, 1981 Comp., p. 104; E.O. 12279, 46 FR 7919, 3 CFR, 1981 Comp., p. 109; E.O. 12280, 46 FR 7921, 3 CFR, 1981 Comp., p. 110; E.O. 12281, 46 FR 7923, 3 CFR, 1981 Comp., p. 112; E.O. 12282, 46 FR 7925, 3 CFR, 1981 Comp., p. 113; E.O. 12283, 46 FR 7927, 3 CFR, 1981 Comp., p. 114; E.O. 12294, 46 FR 14111, 3 CFR, 1981 Comp., p. 139. [Amended] 7. In § 535.701, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ‘‘$307,922’’ and add in its place ‘‘$311,562’’. PART 536—NARCOTICS TRAFFICKING SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 8. The authority citation for part 536 is revised to read as follows: ■ Authority: 3 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601–1651, 1701–1706; Pub. L. 101–410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); E.O. 12978, 60 FR 54579, 3 CFR, 1995 Comp., p. 415; E.O. 13286, 68 FR 10619, 3 CFR, 2003 Comp., p. 166. Subpart G—Penalties [Amended] 13. In § 541.701, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ‘‘$307,922’’ and add in its place ‘‘$311,562’’. ■ PART 542—SYRIAN SANCTIONS REGULATIONS [Amended] Authority: 3 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 18 U.S.C. 2332d; 22 U.S.C. 287c; 50 U.S.C. 1601–1651, 1701–1706; Pub. L. 101–410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); E.O. 13338, 69 FR 26751, 3 CFR, 2004 Comp., p. 168; E.O. 13399, 71 FR 25059, 3 CFR, 2006 Comp., p. 218; E.O. 13460, 73 FR 8991, 3 CFR 2008 Comp., p. 181; E.O. 13572, 76 FR 24787, 3 CFR 2011 Comp., p. 236; E.O. 13573, 76 FR 29143, 3 CFR 2011 Comp., p. 241; E.O. 13582, 76 FR 52209, 3 CFR 2011 Comp., p. 264; E.O. 13606, 77 FR 24571, 3 CFR 2012 Comp., p. 243. Subpart G—Penalties § 542.701 [Amended] 15. In § 542.701, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ‘‘$307,922’’ and add in its place ‘‘$311,562’’. ■ PART 539—WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION TRADE CONTROL REGULATIONS ■ Authority: 3 U.S.C. 301; 22 U.S.C. 2751— 2799aa–2; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601– 1651, 1701–1706; Pub. L. 101–410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); E.O. 12938, 59 FR 59099, 3 CFR, 1994 Comp., p. 950; E.O. 13094, 63 FR 40803, 3 CFR, 1998 Comp., p. 200. 11. In § 539.701, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ‘‘$307,922’’ and add in its place ‘‘$311,562’’. ■ 18. The authority citation for part 546 is revised to read as follows: 12. The authority citation for part 541 is revised to read as follows: ■ Authority: 3 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601–1651, 1701–1706; Pub. L. 101–410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 Jkt 253001 PART 546—DARFUR SANCTIONS REGULATIONS ■ PART 541—ZIMBABWE SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 15:45 Mar 16, 2021 [Amended] 17. In § 544.701, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ‘‘$307,922’’ and add in its place ‘‘$311,562’’. [Amended] VerDate Sep<11>2014 Subpart G—Penalties ■ Subpart G—Penalties § 539.701 Authority: 3 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601–1651, 1701–1706; Pub. L. 101–410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); E.O. 12938, 59 FR 59099, 3 CFR, 1994 Comp., p. 950; E.O. 13094, 63 FR 40803, 3 CFR, 1998 Comp., p. 200; E.O. 13382, 70 FR 38567, 3 CFR, 2005 Comp., p. 170. § 544.701 Authority: 3 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601–1651, 1701–1706; 22 U.S.C. 287c; Pub. L. 101–410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); E.O. 13067, 62 FR 59989, 3 CFR, 1997 Comp., p. 230; E.O. 13400, 71 FR 25483, 3 CFR, 2006 Comp., p. 220. PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 [Amended] 19. In § 546.701, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ‘‘$307,922’’ and add in its place ‘‘$311,562’’. ■ PART 547—DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 20. The authority citation for part 547 is revised to read as follows: ■ Authority: 3 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601–1651, 1701–1706; 22 U.S.C. 287c; Pub. L. 101–410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); E.O. 13413, 71 FR 64105, 3 CFR, 2006 Comp., p. 247; E.O. 13671, 79 FR 39949, 3 CFR, 2015 Comp., p. 280. Subpart G—Penalties § 547.701 [Amended] 21. In § 547.701, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ‘‘$307,922’’ and add in its place ‘‘$311,562’’. ■ PART 548—BELARUS SANCTIONS REGULATIONS Authority: 3 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601–1651, 1701–1706; Pub. L. 101–410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); E.O. 13405, 71 FR 35485, 3 CFR, 2007 Comp., p. 231. Subpart G—Penalties § 548.701 16. The authority citation for part 544 is revised to read as follows: 10. The authority citation for part 539 is revised to read as follows: § 546.701 22. The authority citation for part 548 is revised to read as follows: PART 544—WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION PROLIFERATORS SANCTIONS REGULATIONS ■ Subpart G—Penalties ■ 9. In § 536.701, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ‘‘$307,922’’ and add in its place ‘‘$311,562’’. ■ jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with RULES § 541.701 14. The authority citation for part 542 is revised to read as follows: ■ § 536.701 Subpart G—Penalties ■ Subpart G—Penalties § 535.701 U.S.C. 2461 note); E.O. 13288, 68 FR 11457, 3 CFR, 2003 Comp., p. 186; E.O. 13391, 70 FR 71201, 3 CFR, 2005 Comp., p. 206; E.O. 13469, 73 FR 43841, 3 CFR, 2008 Comp., p. 1025. 14537 [Amended] 23. In § 548.701, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ‘‘$307,922’’ and add in its place ‘‘$311,562’’. ■ PART 549—LEBANON SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 24. The authority citation for part 549 is revised to read as follows: ■ Authority: 3 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601–1651, 1701–1706; Pub. L. 101–410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); E.O. 13441, 72 FR 43499, 3 CFR, 2008 Comp., p. 232. Subpart G—Penalties § 549.701 [Amended] 25. In § 549.701, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ‘‘$307,922’’ and add in its place ‘‘$311,562’’. ■ PART 552—YEMEN SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 26. The authority citation for part 552 is revised to read as follows: ■ Authority: 3 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601–1651, 1701–1706; Pub. L. E:\FR\FM\17MRR1.SGM 17MRR1 14538 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 50 / Wednesday, March 17, 2021 / Rules and Regulations 101–410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); E.O. 13611, 77 FR 29533, 3 CFR, 2012 Comp., p. 260. [Amended] 33. In § 566.701, in paragraph (b), remove ‘‘$307,922’’ and add in its place ‘‘$311,562’’. [Amended] Authority: 3 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601–1651, 1701–1706; Pub. L. 101–410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); E.O. 13219, 66 FR 34777, 3 CFR, 2001 Comp., p. 778; E.O. 13304, 68 FR 32315, 3 CFR, 2004 Comp. p. 229. 27. In § 552.701, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ‘‘$307,922’’ and add in its place ‘‘$311,562’’. PART 576—IRAQ STABILIZATION AND INSURGENCY SANCTIONS REGULATIONS Subpart G—Penalties PART 560—IRANIAN TRANSACTIONS AND SANCTIONS REGULATIONS ■ 34. The authority citation for part 576 is revised to read as follows: ■ 28. The authority citation for part 560 is revised to read as follows: Authority: 3 U.S.C. 301; 22 U.S.C. 287c; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601–1651, 1701– 1706; Pub. L. 101–410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); E.O. 13303, 68 FR 31931, 3 CFR, 2003 Comp., p. 227; E.O. 13315, 68 FR 52315, 3 CFR, 2003 Comp., p. 252; E.O. 13350, 69 FR 46055, 3 CFR, 2004 Comp., p. 196; E.O. 13364, 69 FR 70177, 3 CFR, 2004 Comp., p. 236; E.O. 13438, 72 FR 39719, 3 CFR, 2007 Comp., p. 224; E.O. 13668, 79 FR 31019, 3 CFR, 2014 Comp., p. 248. ■ ■ Authority: 3 U.S.C. 301; 18 U.S.C. 2339B, 2332d; 22 U.S.C. 2349aa–9, 7201–7211, 8501–8551, 8701–8795; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601–1651, 1701–1706; Pub. L. 101– 410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); E.O. 12613, 52 FR 41940, 3 CFR, 1987 Comp., p. 256; E.O. 12957, 60 FR 14615, 3 CFR, 1995 Comp., p. 332; E.O. 12959, 60 FR 24757, 3 CFR, 1995 Comp., p. 356; E.O. 13059, 62 FR 44531, 3 CFR, 1997 Comp., p. 217; E.O. 13599, 77 FR 6659, 3 CFR, 2012 Comp., p. 215; E.O. 13846, 83 FR 38939, 3 CFR, 2018 Comp., p. 854. § 560.701 29. In § 560.701, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ‘‘$307,922’’ and add in its place ‘‘$311,562’’. ■ PART 561—IRANIAN FINANCIAL SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 30. The authority citation for part 561 is revised to read as follows: ■ Authority: 3 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601–1651, 1701–1706; 22 U.S.C. 8501–8551, 8701–8795; Pub. L. 101–410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); E.O. 12957, 60 FR 14615, 3 CFR, 1995 Comp., p. 332; E.O. 13553, 75 FR 60567, 3 CFR, 2010 Comp., p. 253; E.O. 13599, 77 FR 6659, 3 CFR, 2012 Comp., p. 215; E.O. 13846, 83 FR 38939, 3 CFR, 2018 Comp., p. 854; E.O. 13871, 84 FR 20761, 3 CFR, 2019 Comp., p. 309. Subpart G—Penalties § 561.701 31. In § 561.701, in paragraph (a)(4), remove ‘‘$307,922’’ and add in its place ‘‘$311,562’’. PART 566—HIZBALLAH FINANCIAL SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 32. The authority citation for part 566 is revised to read as follows: ■ Authority: 3 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601–1651, 1701–1706; Pub. L. 101–410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); Pub. L. 114–102, 129 Stat. 2205 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note); Pub. L. 115–272, 132 Stat. 4144 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note). 15:45 Mar 16, 2021 PART 583—GLOBAL MAGNITSKY SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 36. The authority citation for part 583 is revised to read as follows: ■ Authority: 3 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601–1651, 1701–1706; Pub. L. 101–410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); Pub. L. 114–328, Title XII, Subtitle F, 130 Stat. 2533 (22 U.S.C. 2656 note); E.O. 13818, 82 FR 60839, 3 CFR, 2017 Comp., p. 399. § 583.701 [Amended] 37. In § 583.701, in paragraph (c), remove ‘‘$307,922’’ and add in its place ‘‘$311,562’’. ■ PART 584—MAGNITSKY ACT SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 38. The authority citation for part 584 is revised to read as follows: ■ Jkt 253001 [Amended] 41. In § 588.701, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ‘‘$307,922’’ and add in its place ‘‘$311,562’’. PART 592—ROUGH DIAMONDS CONTROL REGULATIONS 42. The authority citation for part 592 is revised to read as follows: ■ Authority: 3 U.S.C. 301; 19 U.S.C. 3901– 3913; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); Pub. L. 101–410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); E.O. 13312, 68 FR 45151, 3 CFR, 2003 Comp., p. 246. Subpart F—Penalties [Amended] ■ [Amended] VerDate Sep<11>2014 § 576.701 35. In § 576.701, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ‘‘$307,922’’ and add in its place ‘‘$311,562’’. [Amended] § 588.701 Subpart G—Penalties ■ Subpart G—Penalties jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with RULES § 566.701 ■ Subpart G—Penalties § 552.701 Subpart G—Penalties § 592.601 [Amended] 43. In § 592.601, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ‘‘$13,910’’ and add in its place ‘‘$14,074’’. ■ PART 594—GLOBAL TERRORISM SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 44. The authority citation for part 594 is revised to read as follows: ■ Authority: 3 U.S.C. 301; 22 U.S.C. 287c; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601–1651, 1701– 1706; Pub. L. 101–410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); Pub. L. 115– 44, 131 Stat. 886 (codified in scattered sections of 22 U.S.C.); Pub. L. 115–348, 132 Stat. 5055 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note); Pub. L. 115– 272, 132 Stat. 4144 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note); E.O. 13224, 66 FR 49079, 3 CFR, 2001 Comp., p. 786; E.O. 13268, 67 FR 44751, 3 CFR 2002 Comp., p. 240; E.O. 13284, 68 FR 4075, 3 CFR, 2003 Comp., p. 161; E.O. 13372, 70 FR 8499, 3 CFR, 2006 Comp., p. 159. Subpart G—Penalties Authority: 3 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601–1651, 1701–1706; Pub. L. 101–410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); Pub. L. 112–208, 126 Stat. 1502 (22 U.S.C. 5811 note). § 594.701 § 584.701 PART 597—FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS SANCTIONS REGULATIONS [Amended] 39. In § 584.701, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ‘‘$307,922’’ and add in its place ‘‘$311,562’’. ■ PART 588—WESTERN BALKANS STABILIZATION REGULATIONS 40. The authority citation for part 588 is revised to read as follows: ■ PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 [Amended] 45. In § 594.701, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ‘‘$307,922’’and add in its place ‘‘$311,562’’. ■ 46. The authority citation for part 597 is revised to read as follows: ■ Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1189; 18 U.S.C. 2339B; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); Pub. L. 101–410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note). E:\FR\FM\17MRR1.SGM 17MRR1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 50 / Wednesday, March 17, 2021 / Rules and Regulations For the reasons stated in the preamble, the Postal Service amends 39 CFR part 230 as follows: Subpart G—Penalties § 597.701 [Amended] 47. In § 597.701, in paragraph (b)(3), remove ‘‘$81,283’’ and add in its place ‘‘$82,244’’. ■ PART 598—FOREIGN NARCOTICS KINGPIN SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 48. The authority citation for part 598 is revised to read as follows: ■ Authority: 3 U.S.C. 301; 21 U.S.C. 1901– 1908; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); Pub. L. 101–410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note). Subpart G—Penalties § 598.701 [Amended] 49. In § 598.701, in paragraph (a)(4), remove ‘‘$1,529,991’’ and add in its place ‘‘$1,548,075’’. ■ [FR Doc. 2021–05506 Filed 3–16–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P POSTAL SERVICE 39 CFR Part 230 Rules Governing Compliance With Subpoenas, Summonses, and Court Orders for the Office of Inspector General Postal ServiceTM. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: The Postal Service is amending the Code of Federal Regulations to state rules that govern compliance with subpoenas, summonses, and court orders served on employees of the Office of Inspector General where neither the Postal Service, the United States, nor any other Federal agency is a party. DATES: Effective March 17, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matthew C. Glover, Director, Legal Services, Office of Inspector General, at (703) 248–4584. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 3, 2003, the Postal Service published rules governing compliance with subpoenas, summonses, and court orders served on employees of the Office of Inspector General. Those rules appear in subpart B of part 230. This publication amends and updates the existing rules. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with RULES List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 230 Administrative practice and procedure. VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:45 Mar 16, 2021 Jkt 253001 1. The authority citation for part 230 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 5 U.S.C. app. 3; 39 U.S.C. 401(2) and 1001. ■ 2. Revise subpart B to read as follows: Subpart B—Rules Governing Compliance With Subpoenas, Summonses, and Court Orders by Postal Employees Within the Office of Inspector General Where Neither the Postal Service, the United States, Nor Any Other Federal Agency Is a Party § 230.10 Demands for records or testimony. Dated: March 12, 2021. Bradley T. Smith, Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. SUMMARY: PART 230—OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL (a) Scope and applicability. (1) This section sets forth the Touhy regulations of the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General. It applies to situations where an employee of the Office of Inspector General has been summoned, subpoenaed, or given a court order to produce documents or provide testimony in connection with any Federal, State, local court, administrative, or legislative proceeding. (2) This section does not apply to: (i) Proceedings where the United States, the Postal Service, or any other Federal agency is named as a party; (ii) Congressional requests or subpoenas for testimony or documents; or (iii) Appearances by employees in their private capacities in proceedings unrelated to their Postal Service employment. (3) This section should be read together with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552a, which provides additional information about access to records. The provisions of this section do not affect rights and procedures governing public access to official documents pursuant to the FOIA. (4) This section does not create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable by any party against the Office of Inspector General or the U.S. Postal Service. (b) General prohibition. (1) No employee may testify or produce documents concerning information acquired in the course of employment or as a result of his or her relationship with the Postal Service in any case or matter, unless authorized to do so by an authorizing official. PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 14539 (2) Without written authorization from the authorizing official, the employee must respectfully decline to produce documents, testify, or otherwise disclose the requested information. If the authorization is denied or not received by the return date, the employee (together with counsel, where appropriate) shall appear at the stated time and place, produce a copy of this section, and respectfully decline to testify or produce any document on the basis of the regulations in this section. (3) If an attempt is made to compel production of documents during the employee’s testimony, the employee is directed to decline to produce the item or information and to state that the material cannot be disclosed or produced without the approval of the authorizing official. (c) Procedure to request documents or testimony. (1) All demands seeking the production of nonpublic documents or employee testimony concerning matters relating to their official duties shall be made in writing and conform to the requirements outlined in paragraphs (c)(2) and (3) of this section. (2) The requesting party shall serve a summons or subpoena issued in accordance with the appropriate rules of procedure on the General Counsel to the Inspector General at the Office of Inspector General, 1735 North Lynn Street, Arlington, VA 22209–2020. (3) Together with a summons or subpoena served on the General Counsel, the requesting party shall include an affidavit or sworn declaration containing the following information: (i) The title of the case and the forum where it will be heard; (ii) The party’s interest in the case; (iii) The reasons for the demand; (iv) If testimony is sought, a detailed summary of the anticipated testimony; (v) If testimony is sought, a showing that Office of Inspector General records could not be provided and used in place of the requested testimony; (vi) The intended use of the documents or testimony; and (vii) An affirmative statement that the documents or testimony is necessary for defending or prosecuting the case at issue. (d) Evaluation of a demand for documents or testimony. (1) The authorizing official will consider the factors in paragraphs (d)(1)(i) through (viii) of this section when deciding whether to authorize testimony or the production of documents: (i) Statutory restrictions, as well as any legal objection, exemption, or privilege that may apply; E:\FR\FM\17MRR1.SGM 17MRR1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Office of Foreign Assets Control

31 CFR Parts 501, 510, 535, 536, 539, 541, 542, 544, 546, 547, 548, 
549, 552, 560, 561, 566, 576, 583, 584, 588, 592, 594, 597, and 598


Inflation Adjustment of Civil Monetary Penalties

AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets 
Control (OFAC) is issuing this final rule to adjust certain civil 
monetary penalties for inflation pursuant to the Federal Civil 
Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended by the Federal 
Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015.

DATES: This rule is effective March 17, 2021.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Electronic Availability

    This document and additional information concerning OFAC are 
available from OFAC's website (www.treasury.gov/ofac).

Background

    Section 4 of the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act 
(1990 Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note), as amended 
by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements 
Act of 2015 (Pub. L. 114-74, 129 Stat. 599, 28 U.S.C. 2461 note) (the 
FCPIA Act), requires each federal agency with statutory authority to 
assess civil monetary penalties (CMPs) to adjust CMPs annually for 
inflation according to a formula described in section 5 of the FCPIA 
Act. One purpose of the FCPIA Act is to ensure that CMPs continue to 
maintain their deterrent effect through periodic cost-of-living based 
adjustments.
    OFAC has adjusted its CMPs six times since the Federal Civil 
Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act went into effect on 
November 2, 2015: An initial catch-up adjustment on August 1, 2016 (81 
FR 43070, July 1, 2016); an additional initial catch-up adjustment 
related to CMPs for failure to comply with a requirement to furnish 
information, the late filing of a required report, and failure to 
maintain records (``recordkeeping CMPs'') that were inadvertently 
omitted from the August 1, 2016 initial catch-up adjustment on October 
5, 2020 (85 FR 54911, September 3, 2020); and annual adjustments on 
February 10, 2017 (82 FR 10434, February 10, 2017); March 19, 2018 (83 
FR 11876, March 19, 2018); June 14, 2019 (84 FR 27714, June 14, 2019); 
and April 9, 2020 (85 FR 19884, April 9, 2020).

Method of Calculation

    The method of calculating CMP adjustments applied in this final 
rule is required by the FCPIA Act. Under the FCPIA Act and the Office 
of Management and Budget guidance required by the FCPIA Act, annual 
inflation adjustments subsequent to the initial catch-up adjustment are 
to be based on the percent change between the Consumer Price Index for 
all Urban Consumers (``CPI-U'') for the October preceding the date of 
the adjustment and the prior year's October CPI-U. As set forth in 
Office of Management and Budget Memorandum M-21-10 of December 23, 
2020, the adjustment multiplier for 2021 is 1.01182. In order to 
complete the 2021 annual adjustment, each current CMP is

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multiplied by the 2021 adjustment multiplier. Under the FCPIA Act, any 
increase in CMP must be rounded to the nearest multiple of $1.

New Penalty Amounts

    OFAC imposes CMPs pursuant to the penalty authority in five 
statutes: The Trading With the Enemy Act (50 U.S.C. 4301-4341, at 4315) 
(TWEA); the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 
1701-1706, at 1705) (IEEPA); the Antiterrorism and Effective Death 
Penalty Act of 1996 (18 U.S.C. 2339B) (AEDPA); the Foreign Narcotics 
Kingpin Designation Act (21 U.S.C. 1901-1908, at 1906) (FNKDA); and the 
Clean Diamond Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 3901-3913, at 3907) (CDTA).
    The table below summarizes the existing and new maximum CMP amounts 
for each statute.

           Table 1--Maximum CMP Amounts for Relevant Statutes
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                                                          Maximum CMP
              Statute                Existing maximum   amount effective
                                        CMP amount       March 17, 2021
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TWEA..............................            $90,743            $91,816
IEEPA.............................            307,922            311,562
AEDPA.............................             81,283             82,244
FNKDA.............................          1,529,991          1,548,075
CDTA..............................             13,910             14,074
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    In addition to updating these maximum CMP amounts, OFAC is also 
updating two references to one-half the IEEPA maximum CMP from $153,961 
to $155,781, and is adjusting the recordkeeping CMP amounts found in 
OFAC's Economic Sanctions Enforcement Guidelines in appendix A to 31 
CFR part 501. The table below summarizes the existing and new maximum 
CMP amounts for OFAC's recordkeeping CMPs.

           Table 2--Maximum CMP Amounts for Recordkeeping CMPs
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                                                          Maximum CMP
             Violation               Existing maximum   amount effective
                                        CMP amount       March 17, 2021
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Failure to furnish information                $23,765            $24,046
 pursuant to 31 CFR 501.602
 irrespective of whether any other
 violation is alleged.
Failure to furnish information                 59,413             60,115
 pursuant to 31 CFR 501.602 where
 OFAC has reason to believe that
 the apparent violation(s)
 involves a transaction(s) valued
 at greater than $500,000,
 irrespective of whether any other
 violation is alleged.
Late filing of a required report,               2,970              3,005
 whether set forth in regulations
 or in a specific license, if
 filed within the first 30 days
 after the report is due.
Late filing of a required report,               5,942              6,012
 whether set forth in regulations
 or in a specific license, if
 filed more than 30 days after the
 report is due.
Late filing of a required report,               1,189              1,203
 whether set forth in regulations
 or in a specific license, if the
 report relates to blocked assets,
 an additional CMP for every 30
 days that the report is overdue,
 up to five years.
Failure to maintain records in                 59,522             60,226
 conformance with the requirements
 of OFAC's regulations or of a
 specific license.
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    Finally, OFAC is making technical changes in the authorities 
citations of 31 CFR parts 501, 510, 535, 536, 539, 541, 542, 544, 546, 
547, 548, 549, 552, 560, 561, 566, 576, 583, 584, 588, 592, 594, 597 
and 598 to consolidate or shorten citations to conform to Federal 
Register guidance and to more specifically reference one of the 
relevant statutory authorities.

Public Participation

    The FCPIA Act expressly exempts this final rule from the notice and 
comment requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act by directing 
agencies to adjust CMPs for inflation ``notwithstanding section 553 of 
title 5, United States Code'' (Pub. L. 114-74, 129 Stat. 599; 28 U.S.C. 
2461 note). As such, this final rule is being issued without prior 
public notice or opportunity for public comment, with an effective date 
of March 17, 2021.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because this rule does 
not impose information collection requirements that would require the 
approval of the Office of Management and Budget under 44 U.S.C. 3501 et 
seq.

List of Subjects in 31 CFR Parts 501, 510, 535, 536, 539, 541, 542, 
544, 546, 547, 548, 549, 552, 560, 561, 566, 576, 583, 584, 588, 
592, 594, 597, and 598

    Administrative practice and procedure, Banks, banking, Blocking of 
assets, Exports, Foreign trade, Licensing, Penalties, Sanctions.

    For the reasons set forth in the preamble, the Department of the 
Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control amends 31 CFR chapter V as 
follows:

PART 501--REPORTING, PROCEDURES AND PENALTIES REGULATIONS

0
1. The authority citation for part 501 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority:  8 U.S.C. 1189; 18 U.S.C. 2332d, 2339B; 19 U.S.C. 
3901-3913; 21 U.S.C. 1901-1908; 22 U.S.C. 287c, 2370(a), 6009, 6032, 
7205, 8501-8551; Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 
U.S.C. 2461 note); 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1701-1706, 4301-4341.

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Subpart D--Trading With the Enemy Act (TWEA) Penalties


Sec.  501.701   [Amended]

0
2. In Sec.  501.701, in paragraph (a)(3) introductory text, remove 
``$90,743'' and add in its place ``$91,816''.

0
3. Amend appendix A to part 501 as follows:
0
a. In paragraph IV.A., remove ``$23,765'' and add in its place 
``$24,046'' and remove ``$59,413'' and add in in its place ``$60,115''.
0
b. In paragraph IV.B., remove ``$2,970'' and add in its place 
``$3,005'', remove ``$5,942'' and add in its place ``$6,012'', and 
remove ``$1,189'' and add in its place ``$1,203''.
0
c. In paragraph IV.C., remove ``$59,522'' and add in its place 
``$60,226''.
0
d. In paragraph V.B.2.a.i., remove ``$153,961'' and add in its place 
``$155,781'' and remove ``$307,922'' and add in its place ``$311,562''.
0
e. In paragraph V.B.2.a.ii., remove ``$307,922'' in all three locations 
where it appears and add in its place in all three locations 
``$311,562''.
0
f. In paragraph V.B.2.a.v., remove ``$307,922'' and add in its place 
``$311,562'', remove ``$90,743'' and add in its place ``$91,816'', 
remove ``$1,529,991'' and add in its place ``$1,548,075'', remove 
``$81,283'' and add in its place ``$82,244'', and remove ``$13,910'' 
and add in its place ``$14,074''.
0
g. Revise paragraph V.B.2.a.vi.
    The revision reads as follows:

Appendix A to Part 501--Economic Sanctions Enforcement Guidelines

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    V. * * *
    B. * * *
    2. * * *
    a. * * *
    vi. The following matrix represents the base amount of the 
proposed civil penalty for each category of violation:
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR17MR21.012

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PART 510--NORTH KOREA SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
4. The authority citation for part 510 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority:  3 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601-1651, 
1701-1706; 22 U.S.C. 287c, 9201-9255; Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 
890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); Pub. L. 115-44, 131 Stat. 886 
(codified in scattered sections of 22 U.S.C.); E.O. 13466, 73 FR 
36787, 3 CFR, 2008 Comp., p. 195; E.O. 13551, 75 FR 53837, 3 CFR., 
2010 Comp., p. 242; E.O. 13570, 76 FR 22291, 3 CFR, 2011 Comp., p. 
233; E.O. 13687, 80 FR 819, 3 CFR, 2015 Comp., p. 259; E.O. 13722, 
81 FR 14943, 3 CFR, 2016 Comp., p. 446; E.O. 13810, 82 FR 44705, 3 
CFR, 2017 Comp., p. 379.

Subpart G--Penalties


Sec.  510.701   [Amended]

0
5. In Sec.  510.701, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ``$307,922'' and add 
in its place ``$311,562''.

PART 535--IRANIAN ASSETS CONTROL REGULATIONS

0
6. The authority citation for part 535 is revised to read as follows:


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    Authority:  3 U.S.C. 301; 18 U.S.C. 2332d; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 
U.S.C. 1601-1651, 1701-1706; Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as 
amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); E.O. 12170, 44 FR 65729, 3 CFR, 1979 
Comp., p. 457; E.O. 12205, 45 FR 24099, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 248; 
E.O. 12211, 45 FR 26685, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 253; E.O. 12276, 46 
FR 7913, 3 CFR, 1981 Comp., p. 104; E.O. 12279, 46 FR 7919, 3 CFR, 
1981 Comp., p. 109; E.O. 12280, 46 FR 7921, 3 CFR, 1981 Comp., p. 
110; E.O. 12281, 46 FR 7923, 3 CFR, 1981 Comp., p. 112; E.O. 12282, 
46 FR 7925, 3 CFR, 1981 Comp., p. 113; E.O. 12283, 46 FR 7927, 3 
CFR, 1981 Comp., p. 114; E.O. 12294, 46 FR 14111, 3 CFR, 1981 Comp., 
p. 139.

Subpart G--Penalties


Sec.  535.701  [Amended]

0
7. In Sec.  535.701, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ``$307,922'' and add 
in its place ``$311,562''.

PART 536--NARCOTICS TRAFFICKING SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
8. The authority citation for part 536 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority:  3 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601-1651, 
1701-1706; Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 
2461 note); E.O. 12978, 60 FR 54579, 3 CFR, 1995 Comp., p. 415; E.O. 
13286, 68 FR 10619, 3 CFR, 2003 Comp., p. 166.

Subpart G--Penalties


Sec.  536.701   [Amended]

0
9. In Sec.  536.701, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ``$307,922'' and add 
in its place ``$311,562''.

PART 539--WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION TRADE CONTROL REGULATIONS

0
10. The authority citation for part 539 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority:  3 U.S.C. 301; 22 U.S.C. 2751--2799aa-2; 31 U.S.C. 
321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601-1651, 1701-1706; Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 
890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); E.O. 12938, 59 FR 59099, 3 
CFR, 1994 Comp., p. 950; E.O. 13094, 63 FR 40803, 3 CFR, 1998 Comp., 
p. 200.

Subpart G--Penalties


Sec.  539.701   [Amended]

0
11. In Sec.  539.701, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ``$307,922'' and add 
in its place ``$311,562''.

PART 541--ZIMBABWE SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
12. The authority citation for part 541 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority:  3 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601-1651, 
1701-1706; Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 
2461 note); E.O. 13288, 68 FR 11457, 3 CFR, 2003 Comp., p. 186; E.O. 
13391, 70 FR 71201, 3 CFR, 2005 Comp., p. 206; E.O. 13469, 73 FR 
43841, 3 CFR, 2008 Comp., p. 1025.

Subpart G--Penalties


Sec.  541.701   [Amended]

0
13. In Sec.  541.701, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ``$307,922'' and add 
in its place ``$311,562''.

PART 542--SYRIAN SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
14. The authority citation for part 542 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority:  3 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 18 U.S.C. 2332d; 22 
U.S.C. 287c; 50 U.S.C. 1601-1651, 1701-1706; Pub. L. 101-410, 104 
Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); E.O. 13338, 69 FR 
26751, 3 CFR, 2004 Comp., p. 168; E.O. 13399, 71 FR 25059, 3 CFR, 
2006 Comp., p. 218; E.O. 13460, 73 FR 8991, 3 CFR 2008 Comp., p. 
181; E.O. 13572, 76 FR 24787, 3 CFR 2011 Comp., p. 236; E.O. 13573, 
76 FR 29143, 3 CFR 2011 Comp., p. 241; E.O. 13582, 76 FR 52209, 3 
CFR 2011 Comp., p. 264; E.O. 13606, 77 FR 24571, 3 CFR 2012 Comp., 
p. 243.

Subpart G--Penalties


Sec.  542.701  [Amended]

0
15. In Sec.  542.701, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ``$307,922'' and add 
in its place ``$311,562''.

PART 544--WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION PROLIFERATORS SANCTIONS 
REGULATIONS

0
16. The authority citation for part 544 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority:  3 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601-1651, 
1701-1706; Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 
2461 note); E.O. 12938, 59 FR 59099, 3 CFR, 1994 Comp., p. 950; E.O. 
13094, 63 FR 40803, 3 CFR, 1998 Comp., p. 200; E.O. 13382, 70 FR 
38567, 3 CFR, 2005 Comp., p. 170.

Subpart G--Penalties


Sec.  544.701  [Amended]

0
17. In Sec.  544.701, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ``$307,922'' and add 
in its place ``$311,562''.

PART 546--DARFUR SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
18. The authority citation for part 546 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority:  3 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601-1651, 
1701-1706; 22 U.S.C. 287c; Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as 
amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); E.O. 13067, 62 FR 59989, 3 CFR, 1997 
Comp., p. 230; E.O. 13400, 71 FR 25483, 3 CFR, 2006 Comp., p. 220.

Subpart G--Penalties


Sec.  546.701  [Amended]

0
19. In Sec.  546.701, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ``$307,922'' and add 
in its place ``$311,562''.

PART 547--DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
20. The authority citation for part 547 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority:  3 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601-1651, 
1701-1706; 22 U.S.C. 287c; Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as 
amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); E.O. 13413, 71 FR 64105, 3 CFR, 2006 
Comp., p. 247; E.O. 13671, 79 FR 39949, 3 CFR, 2015 Comp., p. 280.

Subpart G--Penalties


Sec.  547.701   [Amended]

0
21. In Sec.  547.701, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ``$307,922'' and add 
in its place ``$311,562''.

PART 548--BELARUS SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
22. The authority citation for part 548 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority:  3 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601-1651, 
1701-1706; Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 
2461 note); E.O. 13405, 71 FR 35485, 3 CFR, 2007 Comp., p. 231.

Subpart G--Penalties


Sec.  548.701   [Amended]

0
23. In Sec.  548.701, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ``$307,922'' and add 
in its place ``$311,562''.

PART 549--LEBANON SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
24. The authority citation for part 549 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority:  3 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601-1651, 
1701-1706; Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 
2461 note); E.O. 13441, 72 FR 43499, 3 CFR, 2008 Comp., p. 232.

Subpart G--Penalties


Sec.  549.701   [Amended]

0
25. In Sec.  549.701, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ``$307,922'' and add 
in its place ``$311,562''.

PART 552--YEMEN SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
26. The authority citation for part 552 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority:  3 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601-1651, 
1701-1706; Pub. L.

[[Page 14538]]

101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); E.O. 
13611, 77 FR 29533, 3 CFR, 2012 Comp., p. 260.

Subpart G--Penalties


Sec.  552.701   [Amended]

0
27. In Sec.  552.701, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ``$307,922'' and add 
in its place ``$311,562''.

PART 560--IRANIAN TRANSACTIONS AND SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
28. The authority citation for part 560 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority:  3 U.S.C. 301; 18 U.S.C. 2339B, 2332d; 22 U.S.C. 
2349aa-9, 7201-7211, 8501-8551, 8701-8795; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 
U.S.C. 1601-1651, 1701-1706; Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as 
amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); E.O. 12613, 52 FR 41940, 3 CFR, 1987 
Comp., p. 256; E.O. 12957, 60 FR 14615, 3 CFR, 1995 Comp., p. 332; 
E.O. 12959, 60 FR 24757, 3 CFR, 1995 Comp., p. 356; E.O. 13059, 62 
FR 44531, 3 CFR, 1997 Comp., p. 217; E.O. 13599, 77 FR 6659, 3 CFR, 
2012 Comp., p. 215; E.O. 13846, 83 FR 38939, 3 CFR, 2018 Comp., p. 
854.

Subpart G--Penalties


Sec.  560.701   [Amended]

0
29. In Sec.  560.701, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ``$307,922'' and add 
in its place ``$311,562''.

PART 561--IRANIAN FINANCIAL SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
30. The authority citation for part 561 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority:  3 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601-1651, 
1701-1706; 22 U.S.C. 8501-8551, 8701-8795; Pub. L. 101-410, 104 
Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); E.O. 12957, 60 FR 
14615, 3 CFR, 1995 Comp., p. 332; E.O. 13553, 75 FR 60567, 3 CFR, 
2010 Comp., p. 253; E.O. 13599, 77 FR 6659, 3 CFR, 2012 Comp., p. 
215; E.O. 13846, 83 FR 38939, 3 CFR, 2018 Comp., p. 854; E.O. 13871, 
84 FR 20761, 3 CFR, 2019 Comp., p. 309.

Subpart G--Penalties


Sec.  561.701   [Amended]

0
31. In Sec.  561.701, in paragraph (a)(4), remove ``$307,922'' and add 
in its place ``$311,562''.

PART 566--HIZBALLAH FINANCIAL SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
32. The authority citation for part 566 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority:  3 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601-1651, 
1701-1706; Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 
2461 note); Pub. L. 114-102, 129 Stat. 2205 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note); 
Pub. L. 115-272, 132 Stat. 4144 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note).

Subpart G--Penalties


Sec.  566.701   [Amended]

0
33. In Sec.  566.701, in paragraph (b), remove ``$307,922'' and add in 
its place ``$311,562''.

PART 576--IRAQ STABILIZATION AND INSURGENCY SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
34. The authority citation for part 576 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority:  3 U.S.C. 301; 22 U.S.C. 287c; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 
U.S.C. 1601-1651, 1701-1706; Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as 
amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); E.O. 13303, 68 FR 31931, 3 CFR, 2003 
Comp., p. 227; E.O. 13315, 68 FR 52315, 3 CFR, 2003 Comp., p. 252; 
E.O. 13350, 69 FR 46055, 3 CFR, 2004 Comp., p. 196; E.O. 13364, 69 
FR 70177, 3 CFR, 2004 Comp., p. 236; E.O. 13438, 72 FR 39719, 3 CFR, 
2007 Comp., p. 224; E.O. 13668, 79 FR 31019, 3 CFR, 2014 Comp., p. 
248.

Subpart G--Penalties


Sec.  576.701   [Amended]

0
35. In Sec.  576.701, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ``$307,922'' and add 
in its place ``$311,562''.

PART 583--GLOBAL MAGNITSKY SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
36. The authority citation for part 583 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority:  3 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601-1651, 
1701-1706; Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 
2461 note); Pub. L. 114-328, Title XII, Subtitle F, 130 Stat. 2533 
(22 U.S.C. 2656 note); E.O. 13818, 82 FR 60839, 3 CFR, 2017 Comp., 
p. 399.


Sec.  583.701   [Amended]

0
37. In Sec.  583.701, in paragraph (c), remove ``$307,922'' and add in 
its place ``$311,562''.

PART 584--MAGNITSKY ACT SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
38. The authority citation for part 584 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority:  3 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601-1651, 
1701-1706; Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 
2461 note); Pub. L. 112-208, 126 Stat. 1502 (22 U.S.C. 5811 note).


Sec.  584.701   [Amended]

0
39. In Sec.  584.701, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ``$307,922'' and add 
in its place ``$311,562''.

PART 588--WESTERN BALKANS STABILIZATION REGULATIONS

0
40. The authority citation for part 588 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority:  3 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601-1651, 
1701-1706; Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 
2461 note); E.O. 13219, 66 FR 34777, 3 CFR, 2001 Comp., p. 778; E.O. 
13304, 68 FR 32315, 3 CFR, 2004 Comp. p. 229.

Subpart G--Penalties


Sec.  588.701   [Amended]

0
41. In Sec.  588.701, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ``$307,922'' and add 
in its place ``$311,562''.

PART 592--ROUGH DIAMONDS CONTROL REGULATIONS

0
42. The authority citation for part 592 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority:  3 U.S.C. 301; 19 U.S.C. 3901-3913; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 
Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); 
E.O. 13312, 68 FR 45151, 3 CFR, 2003 Comp., p. 246.

Subpart F--Penalties


Sec.  592.601   [Amended]

0
43. In Sec.  592.601, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ``$13,910'' and add 
in its place ``$14,074''.

PART 594--GLOBAL TERRORISM SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
44. The authority citation for part 594 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority:  3 U.S.C. 301; 22 U.S.C. 287c; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 
U.S.C. 1601-1651, 1701-1706; Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as 
amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); Pub. L. 115-44, 131 Stat. 886 
(codified in scattered sections of 22 U.S.C.); Pub. L. 115-348, 132 
Stat. 5055 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note); Pub. L. 115-272, 132 Stat. 4144 
(50 U.S.C. 1701 note); E.O. 13224, 66 FR 49079, 3 CFR, 2001 Comp., 
p. 786; E.O. 13268, 67 FR 44751, 3 CFR 2002 Comp., p. 240; E.O. 
13284, 68 FR 4075, 3 CFR, 2003 Comp., p. 161; E.O. 13372, 70 FR 
8499, 3 CFR, 2006 Comp., p. 159.

Subpart G--Penalties


Sec.  594.701   [Amended]

0
45. In Sec.  594.701, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ``$307,922''and add 
in its place ``$311,562''.

PART 597--FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
46. The authority citation for part 597 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority:  8 U.S.C. 1189; 18 U.S.C. 2339B; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 
Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note).

[[Page 14539]]

Subpart G--Penalties


Sec.  597.701   [Amended]

0
47. In Sec.  597.701, in paragraph (b)(3), remove ``$81,283'' and add 
in its place ``$82,244''.

PART 598--FOREIGN NARCOTICS KINGPIN SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
48. The authority citation for part 598 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority:  3 U.S.C. 301; 21 U.S.C. 1901-1908; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 
Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended (28 U.S.C. 2461 note).

Subpart G--Penalties


Sec.  598.701   [Amended]

0
49. In Sec.  598.701, in paragraph (a)(4), remove ``$1,529,991'' and 
add in its place ``$1,548,075''.

    Dated: March 12, 2021.
Bradley T. Smith,
Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control.
[FR Doc. 2021-05506 Filed 3-16-21; 8:45 am]
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