Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action, 801-802 [2022-00001]

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[FR Doc. 2021–28552 Filed 1–5–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of three individuals and two entities that have been placed on OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC’s determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. DATES: See Supplementary Information section for effective date. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OFAC: Andrea Gacki, Director, tel.: 202– 622–2490; Associate Director for Global Targeting, tel.: 202–622–2420; Assistant Director for Licensing, tel.: 202–622– 2480; Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs, tel.: 202–622–4855; or the Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance & Evaluation, tel.: 202–622– 2490. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: TKELLEY on DSK125TN23PROD with NOTICE SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:13 Jan 05, 2022 Jkt 256001 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 Action(s) On December 22, 2021, 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. AL–KHATIB, Ahmad (a.k.a. AL KHATIB, Ahmad; a.k.a. EL KHATIB, Ahmad), Sao Paulo, Brazil; DOB 03 Jul 1969; nationality Egypt; alt. nationality Lebanon; Gender Male; Tax ID No. 234.904.268–51 (Brazil) (individual) [SDGT]. Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(C) of Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, ‘‘Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism,’’ 66 FR 49079, as amended by Executive Order 13886 of September 9, 2019, ‘‘Modernizing Sanctions To Combat Terrorism,’’ 84 FR 48041 (E.O. 13224, as amended), for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, MOHAMED AHMED ELSAYED AHMED IBRAHIM, a person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended. 2. AL–MAGHRABI, Haytham Ahmad Shukri Ahmad (a.k.a. ELMAGHRABY, Haytham Ahmed S.A.; a.k.a. ELMAGHRABY, Haytham Ahmed Shokry Ahmed; a.k.a. ELMAGHRABY, Haytham Ahmed Shukri Ahmad), Brazil; DOB 07 Sep 1986; POB Egypt; nationality Egypt; Gender Male; Passport A09538178 (Egypt); Tax ID No. 238.624.338–97 (Brazil) (individual) [SDGT]. Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(C) of Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, ‘‘Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism,’’ 66 FR 49079, as amended by Executive Order 13886 of September 9, 2019, ‘‘Modernizing Sanctions To Combat Terrorism,’’ 84 FR 48041 (E.O. 13224, as amended), for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, AL–QA’IDA, a person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended. 3. AWADD, Mohamed Sherif Mohamed Mohamed (a.k.a. AWAAD, Mohamedsherif Mohamed Mohamed; a.k.a. AWAAD, Muhammad Sharif Muhammad Muhammad), Brazil; DOB 08 Jul 1973; nationality Egypt; alt. nationality Syria; Gender Male; Passport A17058452 (Egypt); Tax ID No. 713.286.841– 13 (Brazil) (individual) [SDGT]. Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(C) of Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, ‘‘Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 801 Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism,’’ 66 FR 49079, as amended by Executive Order 13886 of September 9, 2019, ‘‘Modernizing Sanctions To Combat Terrorism,’’ 84 FR 48041 (E.O. 13224, as amended), for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, MOHAMED AHMED ELSAYED AHMED IBRAHIM, a person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended. Entities 1. ENTERPRISE COMERCIO DE MOVEIS E INTERMEDIACAO DE NEGOCIOS EIRELI (Latin: ENTERPRISE COME´RCIO DE ˜ O DE NEGOCIOS MOVEIS E INTERMEDIAC ¸A EIRELI) (a.k.a. ‘‘CASO E CASA’’), Rua Ernesto Nazareth 18, Jardim Paraventi, Guarulhos, Sao Paulo 07120–230, Brazil; Rua Tapaciquara 54, Sala 01, Parque Renato Maia, Guarulhos, Sao Paulo 07114–220, Brazil; Organization Established Date 08 Oct 2019; Tax ID No. 35.116.112/0001–97 (Brazil) [SDGT] (Linked To: AL–KHATIB, Ahmad). Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(A) of Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, ‘‘Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism,’’ 66 FR 49079, as amended by Executive Order 13886 of September 9, 2019, ‘‘Modernizing Sanctions To Combat Terrorism,’’ 84 FR 48041 (E.O. 13224, as amended), for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or to have acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, AHMAD AL–KHATIB, a person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended. 2. HOME ELEGANCE COMERCIO DE MOVEIS EIRELI (Latin: HOME ELEGANCE COME´RCIO DE MOVEIS EIRELI) (a.k.a. DAIANA PORTELLA COELHO COMERCIO DE MOVEIS E COLCHOES; a.k.a. MARROCOS MOVEIS E COLCHOES; a.k.a. MOHAMED AWAAD COMERCIO DE MOVEIS EIRELI; a.k.a. ‘‘HOME ELEGANCE’’), Rua Dorezopolis, 669, Casa 03, Jardim Santa Clara, Guarulhos, Sao Paulo 07123–120, Brazil; Organization Established Date 11 Oct 2018; Tax ID No. 31.746.200/ 0001–11 (Brazil) [SDGT] (Linked To: AWADD, Mohamed Sherif Mohamed Mohamed). Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(A) of Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, ‘‘Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism,’’ 66 FR 49079, as amended by Executive Order 13886 of September 9, 2019, ‘‘Modernizing Sanctions To Combat Terrorism,’’ 84 FR 48041 (E.O. 13224, as amended), for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or to have acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, MOHAMED SHERIF MOHAMED MOHAMED AWADD, a person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended. E:\FR\FM\06JAN1.SGM 06JAN1 802 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 4 / Thursday, January 6, 2022 / Notices Dated: December 22, 2021. Andrea M. Gacki, Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of the Treasury. [FR Doc. 2022–00001 Filed 1–5–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Distilled Spirits Credit Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: The Internal Revenue Service, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning guidance on the distilled spirits credit. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before March 7, 2022 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Andres Garcia, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or to omb.unit@irs.gov. Please include, ‘‘OMB Number: 1545–1522—Public Comment Request Notice’’ in the Subject line. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form should be directed to Kerry Dennis at (202) 317–5751, or at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington DC 20224, or through the internet, at Kerry.Dennis@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Distilled Spirits Credit. OMB Number: 1545–1982. Form Number: 8906. Abstract: Form 8906, Distilled Spirits Credit, was developed to carry out the provisions of IRC section 5011(a). This section allows eligible wholesalers and persons subject to IRC section 5055 an income tax credit for the average cost of carrying excise tax on bottled distilled spirits. The form provides a means for the eligible taxpayer to compute the amount of credit. Current Actions: There is no change to the existing form or burden at this time. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. TKELLEY on DSK125TN23PROD with NOTICE SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:13 Jan 05, 2022 Jkt 256001 Affected Public: Businesses and other for-profit, organizations, and farms. Estimated Number of Respondents: 300. Estimated Time per Respondent: 1 hour, 52 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 558 hours. The following paragraph applies to all the collections of information covered by this notice. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained if their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Approved: January 3, 2022. Kerry L. Dennis, Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2022–00024 Filed 1–5–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Interest Rate Paid on Cash Deposited To Secure U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Immigration Bonds Departmental Offices, Treasury. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: For the period beginning January 1, 2022, and ending on March 31, 2022, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Immigration SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Bond interest rate is .06 per centum per annum. DATES: Rates are applicable January 1, 2022 to March 31, 2022. ADDRESSES: Comments or inquiries may be mailed to Will Walcutt, Supervisor, Funds Management Branch, Funds Management Division, Fiscal Accounting, Bureau of the Fiscal Services, Parkersburg, West Virginia 26106–1328. You can download this notice at the following internet addresses: <https:// www.treasury.gov> or <https:// www.federalregister.gov>. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ryan Hanna, Manager, Funds Management Branch, Funds Management Division, Fiscal Accounting, Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Parkersburg, West Virginia 261006–1328 (304) 480–5120; Will Walcutt, Supervisor, Funds Management Branch, Funds Management Division, Fiscal Accounting, Bureau of the Fiscal Services, Parkersburg, West Virginia 26106–1328, (304) 480–5117. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Federal law requires that interest payments on cash deposited to secure immigration bonds shall be ‘‘at a rate determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, except that in no case shall the interest rate exceed 3 per centum per annum.’’ 8 U.S.C. 1363(a). Related Federal regulations state that ‘‘Interest on cash deposited to secure immigration bonds will be at the rate as determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, but in no case will exceed 3 per centum per annum or be less than zero.’’ 8 CFR 293.2. Treasury has determined that interest on the bonds will vary quarterly and will accrue during each calendar quarter at a rate equal to the lesser of the average of the bond equivalent rates on 91-day Treasury bills auctioned during the preceding calendar quarter, or 3 per centum per annum, but in no case less than zero. [80 FR 45018]. In addition to this Notice, Treasury posts the current quarterly rate in Table 2b—Interest Rates for Specific Legislation on the TreasuryDirect website. The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Finance, Gary Grippo, having reviewed and approved this document, is delegating the authority to electronically sign this document to Heidi Cohen, Federal Register Liaison for the Department, for purposes of publication in the Federal Register. Heidi Cohen, Federal Register Liaison. [FR Doc. 2022–00051 Filed 1–5–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AS–P E:\FR\FM\06JAN1.SGM 06JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 4 (Thursday, January 6, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 801-802]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-00001]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Office of Foreign Assets Control


Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action

AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury.

ACTION: Notice.

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

DATES: See Supplementary Information section for effective date.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Electronic Availability

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

Notice of OFAC Action(s)

    On December 22, 2021, 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. AL-KHATIB, Ahmad (a.k.a. AL KHATIB, Ahmad; a.k.a. EL KHATIB, 
Ahmad), Sao Paulo, Brazil; DOB 03 Jul 1969; nationality Egypt; alt. 
nationality Lebanon; Gender Male; Tax ID No. 234.904.268-51 (Brazil) 
(individual) [SDGT].
    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(C) of Executive Order 
13224 of September 23, 2001, ``Blocking Property and Prohibiting 
Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support 
Terrorism,'' 66 FR 49079, as amended by Executive Order 13886 of 
September 9, 2019, ``Modernizing Sanctions To Combat Terrorism,'' 84 
FR 48041 (E.O. 13224, as amended), for having materially assisted, 
sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support 
for, or goods or services to or in support of, MOHAMED AHMED ELSAYED 
AHMED IBRAHIM, a person whose property and interests in property are 
blocked pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended.
    2. AL-MAGHRABI, Haytham Ahmad Shukri Ahmad (a.k.a. ELMAGHRABY, 
Haytham Ahmed S.A.; a.k.a. ELMAGHRABY, Haytham Ahmed Shokry Ahmed; 
a.k.a. ELMAGHRABY, Haytham Ahmed Shukri Ahmad), Brazil; DOB 07 Sep 
1986; POB Egypt; nationality Egypt; Gender Male; Passport A09538178 
(Egypt); Tax ID No. 238.624.338-97 (Brazil) (individual) [SDGT].
    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(C) of Executive Order 
13224 of September 23, 2001, ``Blocking Property and Prohibiting 
Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support 
Terrorism,'' 66 FR 49079, as amended by Executive Order 13886 of 
September 9, 2019, ``Modernizing Sanctions To Combat Terrorism,'' 84 
FR 48041 (E.O. 13224, as amended), for having materially assisted, 
sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support 
for, or goods or services to or in support of, AL-QA'IDA, a person 
whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to 
E.O. 13224, as amended.
    3. AWADD, Mohamed Sherif Mohamed Mohamed (a.k.a. AWAAD, 
Mohamedsherif Mohamed Mohamed; a.k.a. AWAAD, Muhammad Sharif 
Muhammad Muhammad), Brazil; DOB 08 Jul 1973; nationality Egypt; alt. 
nationality Syria; Gender Male; Passport A17058452 (Egypt); Tax ID 
No. 713.286.841-13 (Brazil) (individual) [SDGT].
    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(C) of Executive Order 
13224 of September 23, 2001, ``Blocking Property and Prohibiting 
Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support 
Terrorism,'' 66 FR 49079, as amended by Executive Order 13886 of 
September 9, 2019, ``Modernizing Sanctions To Combat Terrorism,'' 84 
FR 48041 (E.O. 13224, as amended), for having materially assisted, 
sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support 
for, or goods or services to or in support of, MOHAMED AHMED ELSAYED 
AHMED IBRAHIM, a person whose property and interests in property are 
blocked pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended.

Entities

    1. ENTERPRISE COMERCIO DE MOVEIS E INTERMEDIACAO DE NEGOCIOS 
EIRELI (Latin: ENTERPRISE COM[Eacute]RCIO DE MOVEIS E 
INTERMEDIA[Ccedil][Atilde]O DE NEGOCIOS EIRELI) (a.k.a. ``CASO E 
CASA''), Rua Ernesto Nazareth 18, Jardim Paraventi, Guarulhos, Sao 
Paulo 07120-230, Brazil; Rua Tapaciquara 54, Sala 01, Parque Renato 
Maia, Guarulhos, Sao Paulo 07114-220, Brazil; Organization 
Established Date 08 Oct 2019; Tax ID No. 35.116.112/0001-97 (Brazil) 
[SDGT] (Linked To: AL-KHATIB, Ahmad).
    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(A) of Executive Order 
13224 of September 23, 2001, ``Blocking Property and Prohibiting 
Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support 
Terrorism,'' 66 FR 49079, as amended by Executive Order 13886 of 
September 9, 2019, ``Modernizing Sanctions To Combat Terrorism,'' 84 
FR 48041 (E.O. 13224, as amended), for being owned, controlled, or 
directed by, or to have acted or purported to act for or on behalf 
of, directly or indirectly, AHMAD AL-KHATIB, a person whose property 
and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13224, as 
amended.
    2. HOME ELEGANCE COMERCIO DE MOVEIS EIRELI (Latin: HOME ELEGANCE 
COM[Eacute]RCIO DE MOVEIS EIRELI) (a.k.a. DAIANA PORTELLA COELHO 
COMERCIO DE MOVEIS E COLCHOES; a.k.a. MARROCOS MOVEIS E COLCHOES; 
a.k.a. MOHAMED AWAAD COMERCIO DE MOVEIS EIRELI; a.k.a. ``HOME 
ELEGANCE''), Rua Dorezopolis, 669, Casa 03, Jardim Santa Clara, 
Guarulhos, Sao Paulo 07123-120, Brazil; Organization Established 
Date 11 Oct 2018; Tax ID No. 31.746.200/0001-11 (Brazil) [SDGT] 
(Linked To: AWADD, Mohamed Sherif Mohamed Mohamed).
    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(A) of Executive Order 
13224 of September 23, 2001, ``Blocking Property and Prohibiting 
Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support 
Terrorism,'' 66 FR 49079, as amended by Executive Order 13886 of 
September 9, 2019, ``Modernizing Sanctions To Combat Terrorism,'' 84 
FR 48041 (E.O. 13224, as amended), for being owned, controlled, or 
directed by, or to have acted or purported to act for or on behalf 
of, directly or indirectly, MOHAMED SHERIF MOHAMED MOHAMED AWADD, a 
person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant 
to E.O. 13224, as amended.


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    Dated: December 22, 2021.
Andrea M. Gacki,
Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of the 
Treasury.
[FR Doc. 2022-00001 Filed 1-5-22; 8:45 am]
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