Review and Amendment of the Designation of ISIL Khorasan (and Other Aliases) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, 68294-68295 [2021-26095]

Download as PDF 68294 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 228 / Wednesday, December 1, 2021 / Notices Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1189. Dated: November 18, 2021. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State. [FR Doc. 2021–26088 Filed 11–30–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–AD–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 11593] lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Designation of Segunda Marquetalia, Luciano Marin Arango, Hernan Dario Velasquez Saldarriaga, and Henry Castellanos Garzon as Specially Designated Global Terrorists Acting under the authority of and in accordance with section 1(a)(ii)(A) of E.O. 13224 of September 23, 2001, as amended by E.O. 13268 of July 2, 2002, E.O. 13284 of January 23, 2003, and E.O. 13886 of September 9, 2019, I hereby determine that the person known as Segunda Marquetalia, also known as New Marquetalia, also known as Second Marquetalia, also known as La Nueva Marquetalia, also known as FARC dissidents Segunda Marquetalia, also known as Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia Dissidents Segunda Marquetalia, also known as FARC–D Segunda Marquetalia, also known as Grupo Armado Organizado Residual Segunda Marquetalia, also known as GAO–R Segunda Marquetalia, also known as Residual Organized Armed Group Segunda Marquetalia, also known as Armed Organized Residual Group Segunda Marquetalia, is a foreign person that has committed, attempted to commit, poses a significant risk of committing, or has participated in training to commit acts of terrorism that threaten the security of U.S. nationals or the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States. Acting under the authority of and in accordance with section 1(a)(ii)(B) of E.O. 13224 of September 23, 2001, as amended by E.O. 13268 of July 2, 2002, E.O. 13284 of January 23, 2003, and E.O. 13886 of September 9, 2019, I hereby determine that the persons known as Luciano Marin Arango, also known as Ivan Marquez, also known as Ivan Marques; Hernan Dario Velasquez Saldarriaga, also known as Hernan Dario Velasquez, also known as El Paisa, also known as Oscar, also known as Carlos Alberto Garcia, also known as Paisa, also known as Hermides Buitrago, also known as Oscar Montero, also known as Antonio Rodrı´guez Sunce; and Henry Castellanos Garzon, also known as Romana, also known as Edison Romana, are leaders of Segunda Marquetalia, a group whose property and interests in VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:08 Nov 30, 2021 Jkt 256001 property are concurrently blocked pursuant to a determination by the Secretary of State pursuant to E.O. 13224. Consistent with the determination in section 10 of E.O. 13224 that prior notice to persons determined to be subject to the Order who might have a constitutional presence in the United States would render ineffectual the blocking and other measures authorized in the Order because of the ability to transfer funds instantaneously, I determine that no prior notice needs to be provided to any person subject to this determination who might have a constitutional presence in the United States, because to do so would render ineffectual the measures authorized in the Order. This notice shall be published in the Federal Register. Authority: E.O. 13224, 66 FR 49079, 3 CFR, 2001 Comp., p. 786. Dated: November 18, 2021. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State. [FR Doc. 2021–26089 Filed 11–30–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–AD–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 11597] In the Matter of the Amendment of the Designation of ISIL Khorasan (and Other Aliases) as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist Based upon a review of the administrative record assembled in this matter, and in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, I have concluded that there is a sufficient factual basis to find that ISIL Khorasan, uses the additional alias The Islamic State of Iraq and ashSham—Khorasan Province, also known as The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria— Khorasan, Islamic State of Iraq and Levant in Khorasan Province, also known as Islamic State Khurasan, also known as ISISK, also known as ISIS–K, also known as IS-Khorasan. Therefore, pursuant to Section 1(b) of E.O. 13224, I hereby amend the designation of ISIL Khorasan as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist to include the following new aliases: The Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham— Khorasan Province, The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria—Khorasan, Islamic State of Iraq and Levant in Khorasan Province, Islamic State Khurasan, ISISK, ISIS–K, and IS-Khorasan. This notice shall be published in the Federal Register. PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: August 9, 2021. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State. [FR Doc. 2021–26096 Filed 11–30–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–AD–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 11594] In the Matter of the Designation of Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia—People’s Army (and Other Aliases) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization Based upon a review of the Administrative Record assembled in this matter, and in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, I conclude that there is a sufficient factual basis to find that the relevant circumstances described in section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended (hereinafter ‘‘INA’’) (8 U.S.C. 1189), exist with respect to Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia—People’s Army, also known as FARC–EP, also known as Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia—Ejercito del Pueblo, also known as FARC dissidents FARC–EP, also known as Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia dissidents FARC– EP, also known as FARC–D FARC–EP, also known as Grupo Armado Organizado Residual FARC–EP, also known as GAO–R FARC–EP, also known as Residual Organized Armed Group FARC–EP. Therefore, I hereby designate the aforementioned organization and its aliases as a Foreign Terrorist Organization pursuant to section 219 of the INA. This determination shall be published in the Federal Register. Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1189. Dated: November 18, 2021. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State. [FR Doc. 2021–26091 Filed 11–30–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–AD–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 11596] Review and Amendment of the Designation of ISIL Khorasan (and Other Aliases) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization Based upon a review of the Administrative Record assembled pursuant to Section 219(a)(4)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended (8 U.S.C. 1189(a)(4)(C)) E:\FR\FM\01DEN1.SGM 01DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 228 / Wednesday, December 1, 2021 / Notices (‘‘INA’’), and in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, I conclude that the circumstances that were the basis for the designation of the aforementioned organization (and other aliases) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization have not changed in such a manner as to warrant revocation of the designation and that the national security of the United States does not warrant a revocation of the designation. I also conclude that there is a sufficient factual basis to find that the following are additional aliases of the aforementioned organization (and other aliases): The Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham—Khorasan Province, The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria— Khorasan, Islamic State of Iraq and Levant in Khorasan Province, Islamic State Khurasan, ISISK, ISIS–K, and ISKhorasan. Therefore, I hereby determine that the designation of the aforementioned organization as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, pursuant to Section 219 of the INA (8 U.S.C. 1189), shall be maintained. Additionally, pursuant to Section 219(b) of the INA, as amended (8 U.S.C. 1189(b)), I hereby amend the designation of the aforementioned organization (and other aliases) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization to include the following new aliases: The Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham— Khorasan Province, The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria—Khorasan, Islamic State of Iraq and Levant in Khorasan Province, Islamic State Khurasan, ISISK, ISIS–K, and IS-Khorasan. This determination shall be published in the Federal Register. Dated: August 9, 2021. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State. [FR Doc. 2021–26095 Filed 11–30–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–AD–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 11591] lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Revocation of the Designation of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) (and Other Aliases) as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist I hereby revoke the designation of the following person as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist, pursuant to section 1(a)(ii) of E.O. 13224: Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) (and other aliases). This determination shall be published in the Federal Register. Authority: E.O. 13224, 66 FR 49079, 3 CFR, 2001 Comp., p. 786. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:08 Nov 30, 2021 Jkt 256001 68295 Dated: November 18, 2021. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State. DEPARTMENT OF STATE [FR Doc. 2021–26087 Filed 11–30–21; 8:45 am] Review of the Designations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations of Asbat alAnsar (and Other Aliases); Harkat alMujahideen (and Other Aliases); The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (and Other Aliases); The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine—General Command (and Other Aliases); Kata’ib Hizballah (and Other Aliases) [Public Notice: 11599] BILLING CODE 4710–AD–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Delegation of Authority No. 520] Delegation by the Secretary of State to the Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration; Facilitating USCIS VTC Interviews of Refugee Applicants By virtue of the authority vested in the Secretary of State by the laws of the United States, including 22 U.S.C. 2651a, pursuant to authority delegated by the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on August 6, 2021 (DHS Delegation Number 00117), and subject to the DHS Secretary’s oversight, direction, and guidance, I hereby delegate to the assistant secretary for Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, to the extent authorized by law, the authority to designate Department employees as immigration officers to facilitate U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) video teleconference interviews of overseas refugee applicants, pursuant to section 103(a)(6) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1103(a)(6)) and 8 CFR 2.1. Nothing in this delegation shall be construed as superseding or circumventing any authorities delegated within DHS, or as superseding or circumventing the restriction in the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998, title I, Public Law No 105–119 (8 U.S.C. 1103 note) with respect to the acceptance of fingerprints. The authority delegated herein may be exercised by the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources, and the Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights. This delegation of authority shall be published in the Federal Register. Dated: November 15, 2021. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State. [FR Doc. 2021–26100 Filed 11–30–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–33–P PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Based upon a review of the Administrative Records assembled pursuant to Section 219(a)(4)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended (8 U.S.C. 1189(a)(4)(C)) (‘‘INA’’), and in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, I conclude that the circumstances that were the bases for the designations of the aforementioned organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations have not changed in such a manner as to warrant revocation of the designations and that the national security of the United States does not warrant a revocation of the designations. Therefore, I hereby determine that the designations of the aforementioned organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, pursuant to Section 219 of the INA (8 U.S.C. 1189), shall be maintained. This determination shall be published in the Federal Register. Dated: August 25, 2021. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State. [FR Doc. 2021–26099 Filed 11–30–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–AD–P OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE Termination of Action in the Section 301 Digital Services Tax Investigation of Turkey and Further Monitoring Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: On October 8, 2021, Turkey joined the United States and 134 other jurisdictions participating in the OECD/ G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting in reaching a political agreement on a two-pillar solution to address tax challenges arising from the digitalization of the world economy. As part of Pillar 1, all parties agreed to remove existing digital services taxes and other relevant similar measures, and to coordinate the SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\01DEN1.SGM 01DEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 11596]


Review and Amendment of the Designation of ISIL Khorasan (and 
Other Aliases) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization

    Based upon a review of the Administrative Record assembled pursuant 
to Section 219(a)(4)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as 
amended (8 U.S.C. 1189(a)(4)(C))

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(``INA''), and in consultation with the Attorney General and the 
Secretary of the Treasury, I conclude that the circumstances that were 
the basis for the designation of the aforementioned organization (and 
other aliases) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization have not changed in 
such a manner as to warrant revocation of the designation and that the 
national security of the United States does not warrant a revocation of 
the designation. I also conclude that there is a sufficient factual 
basis to find that the following are additional aliases of the 
aforementioned organization (and other aliases): The Islamic State of 
Iraq and ash-Sham--Khorasan Province, The Islamic State of Iraq and 
Syria--Khorasan, Islamic State of Iraq and Levant in Khorasan Province, 
Islamic State Khurasan, ISISK, ISIS-K, and IS-Khorasan.
    Therefore, I hereby determine that the designation of the 
aforementioned organization as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, 
pursuant to Section 219 of the INA (8 U.S.C. 1189), shall be 
maintained. Additionally, pursuant to Section 219(b) of the INA, as 
amended (8 U.S.C. 1189(b)), I hereby amend the designation of the 
aforementioned organization (and other aliases) as a Foreign Terrorist 
Organization to include the following new aliases: The Islamic State of 
Iraq and ash-Sham--Khorasan Province, The Islamic State of Iraq and 
Syria--Khorasan, Islamic State of Iraq and Levant in Khorasan Province, 
Islamic State Khurasan, ISISK, ISIS-K, and IS-Khorasan.
    This determination shall be published in the Federal Register.

    Dated: August 9, 2021.
Antony J. Blinken,
Secretary of State.
[FR Doc. 2021-26095 Filed 11-30-21; 8:45 am]
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