Addition of General Licenses to OFAC Sanctions Regulations for Certain Transactions of Nongovernmental Organizations and Related to Agricultural Commodities, Medicine, Medical Devices, Replacement Parts and Components, or Software Updates for Medical Devices, 78484-78507 [2022-27639]

Download as PDF 78484 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 244 / Wednesday, December 21, 2022 / Rules and Regulations DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control 31 CFR Parts 536, 539, 541, 544, 546, 547, 548, 549, 551, 552, 553, 555, 558, 562, 569, 570, 576, 578, 579, 582, 583, 584, 585, 588, 590, 594, 597, 598, and 599 Addition of General Licenses to OFAC Sanctions Regulations for Certain Transactions of Nongovernmental Organizations and Related to Agricultural Commodities, Medicine, Medical Devices, Replacement Parts and Components, or Software Updates for Medical Devices Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is amending its regulations in multiple sanctions programs to add general licenses authorizing certain transactions of nongovernmental organizations and certain transactions related to the provision of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components, or software updates. DATES: This rule is effective December 21, 2022. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OFAC: Assistant Director for Licensing, 202–622–2480; Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs, 202–622–4855; or Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance & Evaluation, 202–622– 2490. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES3 Electronic Availability This document and additional information concerning OFAC are available on OFAC’s website (www.treas.gov/ofac). Background OFAC, in consultation with the Department of State, is amending regulations in multiple OFACadministered sanctions programs to generally license certain transactions of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), as well as certain transactions related to the exportation or reexportation of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components, or software updates for medical devices. Specifically, OFAC is amending regulations to add a general license authorizing certain transactions of NGOs to the following parts of 31 CFR: 536, 539, 541, 544, 546, 547, 548, VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:11 Dec 20, 2022 Jkt 259001 549, 551, 552, 553, 555, 558, 562, 569, 570, 576, 578, 579, 582, 583, 584, 585, 588, 590, 594, 597, 598, and 599. These NGO general licenses exclude funds transfers initiated or processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended beneficiary of such transfers is a blocked person, unless certain criteria are met. OFAC is also adding a general license authorizing transactions related to the provision of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components, or software updates to an individual whose property and interests in property are blocked, provided the items are in quantities consistent with personal, non-commercial use, to the following parts of 31 CFR: 536, 539, 541, 544, 546, 547, 548, 549, 551, 552, 553, 555, 558, 562, 569, 570, 576, 578, 579, 582, 583, 584, 585, 588, 590, 594, 597, 598, and 599. Public Participation Because the regulations being amended involve a foreign affairs function, the provisions of Executive Order 12866 of September 30, 1993, ‘‘Regulatory Planning and Review’’ (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993), and the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553) requiring notice of proposed rulemaking, opportunity for public participation, and delay in effective date, are inapplicable. Because no notice of proposed rulemaking is required for this rule, the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601–612) does not apply. Paperwork Reduction Act The collections of information related to 31 CFR parts 536, 539, 541, 544, 546, 547, 548, 549, 551, 552, 553, 555, 558, 562, 569, 570, 576, 578, 579, 582, 583, 584, 585, 588, 590, 594, 597, 598, and 599 are contained in 31 CFR part 501 (the ‘‘Reporting, Procedures and Penalties Regulations’’). Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507), those collections of information have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 1505–0164. 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 control number. List of Subjects in 31 CFR Parts 536, 539, 541, 544, 546, 547, 548, 549, 551, 552, 553, 555, 558, 562, 569, 570, 576, 578, 579, 582, 583, 584, 585, 588, 590, 594, 597, 598, and 599 Administrative practice and procedure, Agricultural commodities, PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4700 Banks, Banking, Blocking of assets, Credit, Foreign trade, Medicine, Medical devices, Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Sanctions, Securities, Services. For the reasons set forth in the preamble, OFAC amends 31 CFR chapter V as follows: PART 536—NARCOTICS TRAFFICKING SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 1. The authority citation for part 536 continues 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 E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy 2. Add § 536.514 to subpart E read as follows: ■ § 536.514 Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of Nongovernmental Organizations’ Activities. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the nongovernmental organization is not a specially designated narcotics trafficker. (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are noncommercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population that fall into one of the following categories: (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs; (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities to support rule of law, citizen participation, government accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, access to information, and civil society development projects; (3) Activities to support education, including combating illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, and assisting education reform projects; (4) Activities to support noncommercial development projects E:\FR\FM\21DER3.SGM 21DER3 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 244 / Wednesday, December 21, 2022 / Rules and Regulations directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food security, and water and sanitation; (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental damage; and (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and conflict resolution programs. (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended beneficiary of such transfers is a specially designated narcotics trafficker, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, licenses, or public utility services. (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, including support for the removal of landmines and economic development projects to directly benefit the civilian population. Note 1 to § 536.514. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. 3. Add § 536.515 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES3 § 536.515 Transactions related to the provision of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use. (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual who is a specially designated narcotics trafficker are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with personal, non-commercial use. (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows: (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities are: (i) Products that fall within the term ‘‘agricultural commodity’’ as defined in VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:11 Dec 20, 2022 Jkt 259001 section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602); and (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as: (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds); (B) Seeds for food crops; (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals. (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item that falls within the definition of the term ‘‘drug’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical device is an item that falls within the definition of ‘‘device’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). Note 1 to § 536.515. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. PART 539—WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION TRADE CONTROL REGULATIONS 4. The authority citation for part 539 continues 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; E.O. 13382, 70 FR 38567, 3 CFR, 2005 Comp., p. 170. Subpart E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy 5. Add § 539.506 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 539.506 Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of Nongovernmental Organizations’ Activities. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part. (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are noncommercial activities designed to PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4700 78485 directly benefit the civilian population that fall into one of the following categories: (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs; (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities to support rule of law, citizen participation, government accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, access to information, and civil society development projects; (3) Activities to support education, including combating illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, and assisting education reform projects; (4) Activities to support noncommercial development projects directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food security, and water and sanitation; (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental damage; and (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and conflict resolution programs. (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, licenses, or public utility services. (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, including support for the removal of landmines and economic development projects directly benefiting the civilian population. Note 1 to § 539.506. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. ■ 6. Add § 539.507 to read as follows: E:\FR\FM\21DER3.SGM 21DER3 78486 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 244 / Wednesday, December 21, 2022 / Rules and Regulations § 539.507 Transactions related to the provision of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use. (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with personal, noncommercial use. (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows: (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities are: (i) Products that fall within the term ‘‘agricultural commodity’’ as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602); and (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as: (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds); (B) Seeds for food crops; (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals. (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item that falls within the definition of the term ‘‘drug’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical device is an item that falls within the definition of ‘‘device’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). Note 1 to § 539.507. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. PART 541—ZIMBABWE SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 7. The authority citation for part 541 continues to read as follows: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES3 ■ 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:11 Dec 20, 2022 Jkt 259001 13469, 73 FR 43841, 3 CFR, 2008 Comp., p. 1025. Subpart E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy 8. Add § 541.512 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 541.512 Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of Nongovernmental Organizations’ Activities. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part. (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are noncommercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population that fall into one of the following categories: (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs; (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities to support rule of law, citizen participation, government accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, access to information, and civil society development projects; (3) Activities to support education, including combating illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, and assisting education reform projects; (4) Activities to support noncommercial development projects directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food security, and water and sanitation; (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental damage; and (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and conflict resolution programs. PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4700 (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, licenses, or public utility services. (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, including support for the removal of landmines and economic development projects directly benefiting the civilian population. Note 1 to § 541.512. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. 9. Add § 541.513 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 541.513 Transactions related to the provision of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use. (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with personal, noncommercial use. (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows: (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities are: (i) Products that fall within the term ‘‘agricultural commodity’’ as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602); and (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as: (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds); (B) Seeds for food crops; (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals. E:\FR\FM\21DER3.SGM 21DER3 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 244 / Wednesday, December 21, 2022 / Rules and Regulations (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item that falls within the definition of the term ‘‘drug’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical device is an item that falls within the definition of ‘‘device’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). Note 1 to § 541.513. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. PART 544—WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION PROLIFERATORS SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 10. The authority citation for part 544 continues 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 E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy 11. Add § 544.512 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES3 § 544.512 Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of Nongovernmental Organizations’ Activities. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part. (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are noncommercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population that fall into one of the following categories: (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs; (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities to support rule of law, citizen participation, government accountability and VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:11 Dec 20, 2022 Jkt 259001 transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, access to information, and civil society development projects; (3) Activities to support education, including combating illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, and assisting education reform projects; (4) Activities to support noncommercial development projects directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food security, and water and sanitation; (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental damage; and (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and conflict resolution programs. (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, licenses, or public utility services. (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, including support for the removal of landmines and economic development projects directly benefiting the civilian population. Note 1 to § 544.512. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. 12. Add § 544.513 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 544.513 Transactions related to the provision of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use. (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part are authorized, PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4700 78487 provided the items are in quantities consistent with personal, noncommercial use. (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows: (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities are: (i) Products that fall within the term ‘‘agricultural commodity’’ as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602); and (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as: (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds); (B) Seeds for food crops; (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals. (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item that falls within the definition of the term ‘‘drug’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical device is an item that falls within the definition of ‘‘device’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). Note 1 to § 544.513. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. PART 546—DARFUR SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 13. The authority citation for part 546 continues 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 E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy 14. Add § 546.511 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 546.511 Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of Nongovernmental Organizations’ Activities. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of E:\FR\FM\21DER3.SGM 21DER3 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES3 78488 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 244 / Wednesday, December 21, 2022 / Rules and Regulations this section by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part. (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are noncommercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population that fall into one of the following categories: (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs; (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities to support rule of law, citizen participation, government accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, access to information, and civil society development projects; (3) Activities to support education, including combating illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, and assisting education reform projects; (4) Activities to support noncommercial development projects directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food security, and water and sanitation; (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental damage; and (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and conflict resolution programs. (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, licenses, or public utility services. (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, including support for the removal of VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:11 Dec 20, 2022 Jkt 259001 landmines and economic development projects directly benefiting the civilian population. Note 1 to § 546.511. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. 15. Add § 546.512 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 546.512 Transactions related to the provision of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use. (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with personal, noncommercial use. (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows: (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities are: (i) Products that fall within the term ‘‘agricultural commodity’’ as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602); and (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as: (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds); (B) Seeds for food crops; (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals. (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item that falls within the definition of the term ‘‘drug’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical device is an item that falls within the definition of ‘‘device’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). Note 1 to § 546.512. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4700 PART 547—DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 16. The authority citation for part 547 continues 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 E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy 17. Add § 547.512 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 547.512 Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of Nongovernmental Organizations’ Activities. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part. (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are noncommercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population that fall into one of the following categories: (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs; (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities to support rule of law, citizen participation, government accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, access to information, and civil society development projects; (3) Activities to support education, including combating illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, and assisting education reform projects; (4) Activities to support noncommercial development projects directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food security, and water and sanitation; (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource protection, including the preservation E:\FR\FM\21DER3.SGM 21DER3 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 244 / Wednesday, December 21, 2022 / Rules and Regulations and protection of threatened or endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental damage; and (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and conflict resolution programs. (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, licenses, or public utility services. (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, including support for the removal of landmines and economic development projects directly benefiting the civilian population. Note 1 to § 547.512. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. 18. Add § 547.513 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES3 § 547.513 Transactions related to the provision of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use. (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with personal, noncommercial use. (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows: (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities are: (i) Products that fall within the term ‘‘agricultural commodity’’ as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602); and (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as: (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; live VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:11 Dec 20, 2022 Jkt 259001 animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds); (B) Seeds for food crops; (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals. (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item that falls within the definition of the term ‘‘drug’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical device is an item that falls within the definition of ‘‘device’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). Note 1 to § 547.513. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. PART 548—BELARUS SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 19. The authority citation for part 548 continues 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, 2006 Comp., p. 231. Subpart E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy 20. Add § 548.511 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 548.511 Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of Nongovernmental Organizations’ Activities. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part. (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are noncommercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population that fall into one of the following categories: (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance for vulnerable or displaced populations, including PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4700 78489 individuals with disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs; (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities to support rule of law, citizen participation, government accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, access to information, and civil society development projects; (3) Activities to support education, including combating illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, and assisting education reform projects; (4) Activities to support noncommercial development projects directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food security, and water and sanitation; (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental damage; and (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and conflict resolution programs. (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, licenses, or public utility services. (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, including support for the removal of landmines and economic development projects directly benefiting the civilian population. Note 1 to § 548.511. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. 21. Add § 548.512 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 548.512 Transactions related to the provision of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use. (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical E:\FR\FM\21DER3.SGM 21DER3 78490 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 244 / Wednesday, December 21, 2022 / Rules and Regulations devices, replacement parts and components for medical devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with personal, noncommercial use. (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows: (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities are: (i) Products that fall within the term ‘‘agricultural commodity’’ as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602); and (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as: (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds); (B) Seeds for food crops; (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals. (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item that falls within the definition of the term ‘‘drug’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical device is an item that falls within the definition of ‘‘device’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). Note 1 to § 548.512. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. PART 549—LEBANON SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 22. The authority citation for part 549 continues to read as follows: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES3 ■ 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 E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy 23. Add § 549.511 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:11 Dec 20, 2022 Jkt 259001 § 549.511 Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of Nongovernmental Organizations’ Activities. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part. (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are noncommercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population that fall into one of the following categories: (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs; (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities to support rule of law, citizen participation, government accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, access to information, and civil society development projects; (3) Activities to support education, including combating illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, and assisting education reform projects; (4) Activities to support noncommercial development projects directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food security, and water and sanitation; (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental damage; and (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and conflict resolution programs. (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4700 of permits, licenses, or public utility services. (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, including support for the removal of landmines and economic development projects directly benefiting the civilian population. Note 1 to § 549.511. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. 24. Add § 549.512 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 549.512 Transactions related to the provision of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use. (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with personal, noncommercial use. (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows: (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities are: (i) Products that fall within the term ‘‘agricultural commodity’’ as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602); and (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as: (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds); (B) Seeds for food crops; (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals. (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item that falls within the definition of the term ‘‘drug’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical device is an item that falls within the definition of ‘‘device’’ in section 201 of the Federal E:\FR\FM\21DER3.SGM 21DER3 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 244 / Wednesday, December 21, 2022 / Rules and Regulations Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). Note 1 to § 549.512. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. PART 551—SOMALIA SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 25. The authority citation for part 551 continues 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. 13536, 75 FR 19869, 3 CFR, 2010 Comp., p. 203; E.O. 13620, 77 FR 43483, 3 CFR, 2012 Comp., p. 281. Subpart E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy 26. Add § 551.512 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES3 § 551.512 Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of Nongovernmental Organizations’ Activities. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part. (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are noncommercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population that fall into one of the following categories: (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs; (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities to support rule of law, citizen participation, government accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, access to information, and civil society development projects; (3) Activities to support education, including combating illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, and assisting education reform projects; (4) Activities to support noncommercial development projects VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:11 Dec 20, 2022 Jkt 259001 directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food security, and water and sanitation; (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental damage; and (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and conflict resolution programs. (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, licenses, or public utility services. (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, including support for the removal of landmines and economic development projects directly benefiting the civilian population. Note 1 to § 551.512. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. 27. Add § 551.513 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 551.513 Transactions related to the provision of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use. (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with personal, noncommercial use. (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows: (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities are: (i) Products that fall within the term ‘‘agricultural commodity’’ as defined in PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4700 78491 section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602); and (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as: (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds); (B) Seeds for food crops; (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals. (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item that falls within the definition of the term ‘‘drug’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical device is an item that falls within the definition of ‘‘device’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). Note 1 to § 551.513. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. PART 552—YEMEN SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 28. The authority citation for part 552 continues 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. 13611, 77 FR 29533, 3 CFR, 2012 Comp., p. 260. Subpart E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy 29. Add § 552.512 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 552.512 Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of Nongovernmental Organizations’ Activities. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part. (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are noncommercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population that fall into one of the following categories: E:\FR\FM\21DER3.SGM 21DER3 78492 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 244 / Wednesday, December 21, 2022 / Rules and Regulations lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES3 (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs; (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities to support rule of law, citizen participation, government accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, access to information, and civil society development projects; (3) Activities to support education, including combating illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, and assisting education reform projects; (4) Activities to support noncommercial development projects directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food security, and water and sanitation; (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental damage; and (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and conflict resolution programs. (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, licenses, or public utility services. (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, including support for the removal of landmines and economic development projects directly benefiting the civilian population. Note 1 to § 552.512. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. 30. Add § 552.513 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:11 Dec 20, 2022 Jkt 259001 § 552.513 Transactions related to the provision of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use. (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with personal, noncommercial use. (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows: (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities are: (i) Products that fall within the term ‘‘agricultural commodity’’ as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602); and (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as: (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds); (B) Seeds for food crops; (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals. (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item that falls within the definition of the term ‘‘drug’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical device is an item that falls within the definition of ‘‘device’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). Note 1 to § 552.513. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. PART 553—CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 31. The authority citation for part 553 continues 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. 13667, 79 FR 28387, 3 CFR, 2014 Comp., p. 243. PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4700 Subpart E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy 32. Add § 553.512 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 553.512 Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of Nongovernmental Organizations’ Activities. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part. (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are noncommercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population that fall into one of the following categories: (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs; (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities to support rule of law, citizen participation, government accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, access to information, and civil society development projects; (3) Activities to support education, including combating illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, and assisting education reform projects; (4) Activities to support noncommercial development projects directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food security, and water and sanitation; (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental damage; and (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and conflict resolution programs. (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or processed E:\FR\FM\21DER3.SGM 21DER3 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 244 / Wednesday, December 21, 2022 / Rules and Regulations with knowledge or reason to know that the intended beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, licenses, or public utility services. (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, including support for the removal of landmines and economic development projects directly benefiting the civilian population. Note 1 to § 553.512. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. 33. Add § 553.513 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES3 § 553.513 Transactions related to the provision of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use. (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with personal, noncommercial use. (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows: (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities are: (i) Products that fall within the term ‘‘agricultural commodity’’ as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602); and (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as: (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds); (B) Seeds for food crops; (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals. (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item that falls within the definition of the term ‘‘drug’’ VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:11 Dec 20, 2022 Jkt 259001 in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical device is an item that falls within the definition of ‘‘device’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). Note 1 to § 553.513. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. PART 555—MALI SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 34. The authority citation for part 555 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 25 U.S.C. 396 et seq., 396a et seq., 2101 et seq.; 30 U.S.C. 181 et seq., 351 et seq., 1001 et seq., 1701 et seq.; 43 U.S.C. 1301 et seq., 1331 et seq., 1801 et seq. Subpart E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy 35. Add § 555.511 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 555.511 Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of Nongovernmental Organizations’ Activities. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part. (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are noncommercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population that fall into one of the following categories: (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs; (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities to support rule of law, citizen participation, government accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, access to information, and civil society development projects; (3) Activities to support education, including combating illiteracy, increasing access to education, PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4700 78493 international exchanges, and assisting education reform projects; (4) Activities to support noncommercial development projects directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food security, and water and sanitation; (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental damage; and (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and conflict resolution programs. (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, licenses, or public utility services. (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, including support for the removal of landmines and economic development projects directly benefiting the civilian population. Note 1 to § 555.511. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. 36. Add § 555.512 to subpart E read as follows: ■ § 555.512 Transactions related to the provision of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use. (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with personal, noncommercial use. (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows: E:\FR\FM\21DER3.SGM 21DER3 78494 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 244 / Wednesday, December 21, 2022 / Rules and Regulations (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities are: (i) Products that fall within the term ‘‘agricultural commodity’’ as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602); and (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as: (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds); (B) Seeds for food crops; (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals. (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item that falls within the definition of the term ‘‘drug’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical device is an item that falls within the definition of ‘‘device’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). Note 1 to § 555.512. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. PART 558—SOUTH SUDAN SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 37. The authority citation for part 558 continues 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 (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); Pub. L. 110–96, 121 Stat. 1011 (50 U.S.C. 1705 note); E.O. 13664, 79 FR 19283, April 7, 2014. Subpart E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy 38. Add § 558.511 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES3 § 558.511 Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of Nongovernmental Organizations’ Activities. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part. VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:11 Dec 20, 2022 Jkt 259001 (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are noncommercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population that fall into one of the following categories: (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs; (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities to support rule of law, citizen participation, government accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, access to information, and civil society development projects; (3) Activities to support education, including combating illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, and assisting education reform projects; (4) Activities to support noncommercial development projects directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food security, and water and sanitation; (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental damage; and (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and conflict resolution programs. (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, licenses, or public utility services. (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, including support for the removal of landmines and economic development projects directly benefiting the civilian population. from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. Note 1 to § 558.511. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder ■ PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4700 39. Add § 558.512 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 558.512 Transactions related to the provision of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use. (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with personal, noncommercial use. (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows: (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities are: (i) Products that fall within the term ‘‘agricultural commodity’’ as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602); and (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as: (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds); (B) Seeds for food crops; (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals. (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item that falls within the definition of the term ‘‘drug’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical device is an item that falls within the definition of ‘‘device’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). Note 1 to § 558.512. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. PART 562—IRANIAN SECTOR AND HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 40. The authority citation for part 562 continues to read as follows: E:\FR\FM\21DER3.SGM 21DER3 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 244 / Wednesday, December 21, 2022 / 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 (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); Pub. L. 110–96, 121 Stat. 1011 (50 U.S.C. 1705 note); Pub. L. 111–195, 124 Stat. 1312 (22 U.S.C. 8501–8551); E.O. 12957, 60 FR 14615, 3 CFR, 1995 Comp., p. 332; E.O. 13553, 75 FR 60567, October 1, 2010; E.O. 13871, 84 FR 20761, May 10, 2019. Subpart E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy 41. Add § 562.510 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES3 § 562.510 Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of Nongovernmental Organizations’ Activities. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part. (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are noncommercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population that fall into one of the following categories: (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs; (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities to support rule of law, citizen participation, government accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, access to information, and civil society development projects; (3) Activities to support education, including combating illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, and assisting education reform projects; (4) Activities to support noncommercial development projects directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food security, and water and sanitation; (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:11 Dec 20, 2022 Jkt 259001 resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental damage; and (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and conflict resolution programs. (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, licenses, or public utility services. (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, including support for the removal of landmines and economic development projects directly benefiting the civilian population. Note 1 to § 562.510. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. 42. Add § 562.511 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 562.511 Transactions related to the provision of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use. (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with personal, noncommercial use. (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows: (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities are: (i) Products that fall within the term ‘‘agricultural commodity’’ as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602); and (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as: (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and bottled PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4700 78495 drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds); (B) Seeds for food crops; (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals. (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item that falls within the definition of the term ‘‘drug’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical device is an item that falls within the definition of ‘‘device’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). Note 1 to § 562.511. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. PART 569—SYRIA–RELATED SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 43. The authority citation for part 569 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 3 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601–1651, 1701–1706; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; 50 U.S.C. 1705 note; E.O. 13894, 84 FR 55851, October 17, 2019. Subpart E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy 44. Add § 569.511 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 569.511 Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of Nongovernmental Organizations’ Activities. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part. (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are noncommercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population that fall into one of the following categories: (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs; E:\FR\FM\21DER3.SGM 21DER3 78496 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 244 / Wednesday, December 21, 2022 / Rules and Regulations (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities to support rule of law, citizen participation, government accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, access to information, and civil society development projects; (3) Activities to support education, including combating illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, and assisting education reform projects; (4) Activities to support noncommercial development projects directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food security, and water and sanitation; (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental damage; and (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and conflict resolution programs. (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, licenses, or public utility services. (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, including support for the removal of landmines and economic development projects directly benefiting the civilian population. Note 1 to § 569.511. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. 45. Add § 569.512 to subpart E to read as follows: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES3 ■ § 569.512 Transactions related to the provision of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use. (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical devices, or VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:11 Dec 20, 2022 Jkt 259001 software updates for medical devices to an individual whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with personal, noncommercial use. (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows: (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities are: (i) Products that fall within the term ‘‘agricultural commodity’’ as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602); and (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as: (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds); (B) Seeds for food crops; (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals. (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item that falls within the definition of the term ‘‘drug’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical device is an item that falls within the definition of ‘‘device’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). Note 1 to § 569.512. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. PART 570—LIBYAN SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 46. The authority citation for part 570 continues 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. 13566, 76 FR 11315, 3 CFR, 2011 Comp., p. 222; E.O. 13726, 81 FR 23559, 3 CFR, 2016 Comp., p. 454. Subpart E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy 47. Add § 570.517 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 570.517 Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of Nongovernmental Organizations’ Activities. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all transactions PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4700 prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part. (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are noncommercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population that fall into one of the following categories: (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs; (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities to support rule of law, citizen participation, government accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, access to information, and civil society development projects; (3) Activities to support education, including combating illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, and assisting education reform projects; (4) Activities to support noncommercial development projects directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food security, and water and sanitation; (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental damage; and (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and conflict resolution programs. (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, licenses, or public utility services. (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to authorize nongovernmental or other entities to E:\FR\FM\21DER3.SGM 21DER3 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 244 / Wednesday, December 21, 2022 / Rules and Regulations engage in other activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, including support for the removal of landmines and economic development projects directly benefiting the civilian population. from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. Note 1 to § 570.517. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. 49. The authority citation for part 576 continues to read as follows: 48. Add § 570.518 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES3 § 570.518 Transactions related to the provision of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use. (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with personal, noncommercial use. (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows: (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities are: (i) Products that fall within the term ‘‘agricultural commodity’’ as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602); and (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as: (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds); (B) Seeds for food crops; (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals. (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item that falls within the definition of the term ‘‘drug’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical device is an item that falls within the definition of ‘‘device’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). Note 1 to § 570.518. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:11 Dec 20, 2022 Jkt 259001 PART 576—IRAQ STABILIZATION AND INSURGENCY SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 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 E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy 50. Add § 576.515 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 576.515 Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of Nongovernmental Organizations’ Activities. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part. (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are noncommercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population that fall into one of the following categories: (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs; (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities to support rule of law, citizen participation, government accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, access to information, and civil society development projects; (3) Activities to support education, including combating illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, and assisting education reform projects; PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4700 78497 (4) Activities to support noncommercial development projects directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food security, and water and sanitation; (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental damage; and (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and conflict resolution programs. (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, licenses, or public utility services. (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, including support for the removal of landmines and economic development projects directly benefiting the civilian population. Note 1 to § 576.515. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. 51. Add § 576.516 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 576.516 Transactions related to the provision of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use. (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with personal, noncommercial use. (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows: (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities are: E:\FR\FM\21DER3.SGM 21DER3 78498 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 244 / Wednesday, December 21, 2022 / Rules and Regulations (i) Products that fall within the term ‘‘agricultural commodity’’ as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602); and (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as: (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds); (B) Seeds for food crops; (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals. (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item that falls within the definition of the term ‘‘drug’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical device is an item that falls within the definition of ‘‘device’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). Note 1 to § 576.516. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. PART 578—CYBER–RELATED SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 52. The authority citation for part 578 continues 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. 115–44, 131 Stat. 886 (codified in scattered sections of 22 U.S.C.); E.O. 13694, 80 FR 18077, 3 CFR 2015 Comp., p. 297; E.O. 13757, 82 FR 1, 3 CFR 2016 Comp., p. 659. Subpart E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy 53. Add § 578.512 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES3 § 578.512 Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of Nongovernmental Organizations’ Activities. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part. (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are non- VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:11 Dec 20, 2022 Jkt 259001 commercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population that fall into one of the following categories: (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs; (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities to support rule of law, citizen participation, government accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, access to information, and civil society development projects; (3) Activities to support education, including combating illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, and assisting education reform projects; (4) Activities to support noncommercial development projects directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food security, and water and sanitation; (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental damage; and (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and conflict resolution programs. (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, licenses, or public utility services. (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, including support for the removal of landmines and economic development projects directly benefiting the civilian population. Note 1 to § 578.512. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4700 54. Add § 578.513 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 578.513 Transactions related to the provision of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use. (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with personal, noncommercial use. (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows: (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities are: (i) Products that fall within the term ‘‘agricultural commodity’’ as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602); and (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as: (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds); (B) Seeds for food crops; (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals. (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item that falls within the definition of the term ‘‘drug’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical device is an item that falls within the definition of ‘‘device’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). Note 1 to § 578.513. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. PART 579—FOREIGN INTERFERENCE IN U.S. ELECTIONS SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 55. The authority citation for part 579 continues 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\21DER3.SGM 21DER3 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 244 / Wednesday, December 21, 2022 / Rules and Regulations 101–410, 104 Stat. 890 (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); Pub. L. 110–96, 121 Stat. 1011 (50 U.S.C. 1705 note); E.O. 13848, 83 FR 46843, September 12, 2018. Subpart E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy 56. Add § 579.511 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES3 § 579.511 Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of Nongovernmental Organizations’ Activities. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part. (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are noncommercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population that fall into one of the following categories: (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs; (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities to support rule of law, citizen participation, government accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, access to information, and civil society development projects; (3) Activities to support education, including combating illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, and assisting education reform projects; (4) Activities to support noncommercial development projects directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food security, and water and sanitation; (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental damage; and (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:11 Dec 20, 2022 Jkt 259001 prevention, and conflict resolution programs. (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, licenses, or public utility services. (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, including support for the removal of landmines and economic development projects directly benefiting the civilian population. Note 1 to § 579.511. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. 57. Add § 579.512 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 579.512 Transactions related to the provision of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use. (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with personal, noncommercial use. (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows: (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities are: (i) Products that fall within the term ‘‘agricultural commodity’’ as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602); and (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as: (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds); (B) Seeds for food crops; (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, embryos, PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4700 78499 and semen) for the production of food animals. (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item that falls within the definition of the term ‘‘drug’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical device is an item that falls within the definition of ‘‘device’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). Note 1 to § 579.512. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. PART 582—NICARAGUA SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 58. The authority citation for part 582 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 3 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601–1651, 1701–1706; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; 50 U.S.C. 1705 note; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note; E.O. 13851, 83 FR 61505, 3 CFR, 2018 Comp., p. 884. Subpart E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy 59. Add § 582.511 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 582.511 Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of Nongovernmental Organizations’ Activities. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part. (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are noncommercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population that fall into one of the following categories: (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs; (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities to support rule of law, citizen participation, government accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, access to E:\FR\FM\21DER3.SGM 21DER3 78500 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 244 / Wednesday, December 21, 2022 / Rules and Regulations information, and civil society development projects; (3) Activities to support education, including combating illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, and assisting education reform projects; (4) Activities to support noncommercial development projects directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food security, and water and sanitation; (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental damage; and (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and conflict resolution programs. (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, licenses, or public utility services. (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, including support for the removal of landmines and economic development projects directly benefiting the civilian population. Note 1 to § 582.511. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. 60. Add § 582.512 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES3 § 582.512 Transactions related to the provision of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use. (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part are authorized, provided the items are in quantities VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:11 Dec 20, 2022 Jkt 259001 consistent with personal, noncommercial use. (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows: (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities are: (i) Products that fall within the term ‘‘agricultural commodity’’ as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602); and (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as: (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds); (B) Seeds for food crops; (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals. (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item that falls within the definition of the term ‘‘drug’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical device is an item that falls within the definition of ‘‘device’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). Note 1 to § 582.512. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. PART 583—GLOBAL MAGNITSKY SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 61. The authority citation for part 583 continues 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, Div. A, Title XII, Subt. F, 130 Stat. 2533 (22 U.S.C. 2656 note); E.O. 13818, 82 FR 60839, 3 CFR, 2017 Comp., p. 399. Subpart E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy 62. Add § 583.511 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 583.511 Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of Nongovernmental Organizations’ Activities. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section by a nongovernmental PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4700 organization are authorized, provided that the nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part. (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are noncommercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population that fall into one of the following categories: (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs; (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities to support rule of law, citizen participation, government accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, access to information, and civil society development projects; (3) Activities to support education, including combating illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, and assisting education reform projects; (4) Activities to support noncommercial development projects directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food security, and water and sanitation; (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental damage; and (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and conflict resolution programs. (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, licenses, or public utility services. (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, including support for the removal of landmines and economic development E:\FR\FM\21DER3.SGM 21DER3 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 244 / Wednesday, December 21, 2022 / Rules and Regulations projects directly benefiting the civilian population. Note 1 to § 583.511. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. 63. Add § 583.512 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES3 § 583.512 Transactions related to the provision of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use. (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with personal, noncommercial use. (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows: (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities are: (i) Products that fall within the term ‘‘agricultural commodity’’ as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602); and (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as: (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds); (B) Seeds for food crops; (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals. (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item that falls within the definition of the term ‘‘drug’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical device is an item that falls within the definition of ‘‘device’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). Note 1 to § 583.512. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:11 Dec 20, 2022 Jkt 259001 PART 584—MAGNITSKY ACT SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 64. The authority citation for part 584 continues 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, Title IV, 126 Stat. 1502 (22 U.S.C. 5811 note). Subpart E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy 65. Add § 584.512 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 584.512 Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of Nongovernmental Organizations’ Activities. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part. (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are noncommercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population that fall into one of the following categories: (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs; (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities to support rule of law, citizen participation, government accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, access to information, and civil society development projects; (3) Activities to support education, including combating illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, and assisting education reform projects; (4) Activities to support noncommercial development projects directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food security, and water and sanitation; (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4700 78501 resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental damage; and (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and conflict resolution programs. (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, licenses, or public utility services. (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, including support for the removal of landmines and economic development projects directly benefiting the civilian population. Note 1 to § 584.512. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. 66. Add § 584.513 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 584.513 Transactions related to the provision of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use. (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with personal, noncommercial use. (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows: (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities are: (i) Products that fall within the term ‘‘agricultural commodity’’ as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602); and (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as: (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and bottled E:\FR\FM\21DER3.SGM 21DER3 78502 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 244 / Wednesday, December 21, 2022 / Rules and Regulations drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds); (B) Seeds for food crops; (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals. (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item that falls within the definition of the term ‘‘drug’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical device is an item that falls within the definition of ‘‘device’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). Note 1 to § 584.513. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. PART 585—HONG KONG–RELATED SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 67. The authority citation for part 585 continues 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 (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); E.O. 13936, 85 FR 43413, July 17, 2020. Subpart E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy 68. Add § 585.511 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES3 § 585.511 Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of Nongovernmental Organizations’ Activities. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part. (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are noncommercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population that fall into one of the following categories: (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs; VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:11 Dec 20, 2022 Jkt 259001 (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities to support rule of law, citizen participation, government accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, access to information, and civil society development projects; (3) Activities to support education, including combating illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, and assisting education reform projects; (4) Activities to support noncommercial development projects directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food security, and water and sanitation; (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental damage; and (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and conflict resolution programs. (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, licenses, or public utility services. (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, including support for the removal of landmines and economic development projects directly benefiting the civilian population. Note 1 to § 585.511. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. 69. Add § 585.512 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 585.512 Transactions related to the provision of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use. (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical devices, or PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4700 software updates for medical devices to an individual whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with personal, noncommercial use. (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows: (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities are: (i) Products that fall within the term ‘‘agricultural commodity’’ as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602); and (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as: (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds); (B) Seeds for food crops; (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals. (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item that falls within the definition of the term ‘‘drug’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical device is an item that falls within the definition of ‘‘device’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). Note 1 to § 585.512. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. PART 588—WESTERN BALKANS STABILIZATION REGULATIONS 70. The authority citation for part 588 continues 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; E.O. 14033, 86 FR 43905. Subpart E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy 71. Add § 588.511 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 588.511 Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of Nongovernmental Organizations’ Activities. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all transactions E:\FR\FM\21DER3.SGM 21DER3 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES3 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 244 / Wednesday, December 21, 2022 / Rules and Regulations prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part. (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are noncommercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population that fall into one of the following categories: (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs; (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities to support rule of law, citizen participation, government accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, access to information, and civil society development projects; (3) Activities to support education, including combating illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, and assisting education reform projects; (4) Activities to support noncommercial development projects directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food security, and water and sanitation; (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental damage; and (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and conflict resolution programs. (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, licenses, or public utility services. (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to authorize nongovernmental or other entities to VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:11 Dec 20, 2022 Jkt 259001 engage in other activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, including support for the removal of landmines and economic development projects directly benefiting the civilian population. Note 1 to § 588.511. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. 72. Add § 588.512 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 588.512 Transactions related to the provision of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use. (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with personal, noncommercial use. (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows: (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities are: (i) Products that fall within the term ‘‘agricultural commodity’’ as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602); and (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as: (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds); (B) Seeds for food crops; (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals. (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item that falls within the definition of the term ‘‘drug’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical device is an item that falls within the definition of ‘‘device’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). Note 1 to § 588.512. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4700 78503 from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. PART 590—TRANSNATIONAL CRIMINAL ORGANIZATIONS SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 73. The authority citation for part 590 continues 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. 13581, 76 FR 44757, 3 CFR, 2011 Comp., p. 260; E.O. 13863, 84 FR 10255, 3 CFR, 2019 Comp., p. 267. Subpart E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy 74. Add § 590.512 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 590.512 Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of Nongovernmental Organizations’ Activities. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part. (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are noncommercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population that fall into one of the following categories: (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs; (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities to support rule of law, citizen participation, government accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, access to information, and civil society development projects; (3) Activities to support education, including combating illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, and assisting education reform projects; (4) Activities to support noncommercial development projects directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food security, and water and sanitation; E:\FR\FM\21DER3.SGM 21DER3 78504 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 244 / Wednesday, December 21, 2022 / Rules and Regulations (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental damage; and (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and conflict resolution programs. (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, licenses, or public utility services. (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, including support for the removal of landmines and economic development projects directly benefiting the civilian population. Note 1 to § 590.512. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. 75. Add § 590.513 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES3 § 590.513 Transactions related to the provision of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use. (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with personal, noncommercial use. (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows: (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities are: (i) Products that fall within the term ‘‘agricultural commodity’’ as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602); and VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:11 Dec 20, 2022 Jkt 259001 (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as: (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds); (B) Seeds for food crops; (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals. (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item that falls within the definition of the term ‘‘drug’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical device is an item that falls within the definition of ‘‘device’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). Note 1 to § 590.513. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. PART 594—GLOBAL TERRORISM SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 76. The authority citation for part 594 continues 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. 114– 102, 129 Stat. 2205, as amended (50 U.S.C. 1701 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); 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; E.O. 13886, 84 FR 48041, 3 CFR, 2019 Comp., p. 356. Subpart E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy 77. Add § 594.520 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 594.520 Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of Nongovernmental Organizations’ Activities. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part. PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4700 (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are noncommercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population that fall into one of the following categories: (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs; (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities to support rule of law, citizen participation, government accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, access to information, and civil society development projects; (3) Activities to support education, including combating illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, and assisting education reform projects; (4) Activities to support noncommercial development projects directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food security, and water and sanitation; (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental damage; and (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and conflict resolution programs. (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, licenses, or public utility services. (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, including support for the removal of landmines and economic development projects directly benefiting the civilian population. Note 1 to § 594.520. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder E:\FR\FM\21DER3.SGM 21DER3 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 244 / Wednesday, December 21, 2022 / Rules and Regulations from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. 78. Add § 590.521 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 594.521 Transactions related to the provision of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use. (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with personal, noncommercial use. (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows: (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities are: (i) Products that fall within the term ‘‘agricultural commodity’’ as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602); and (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as: (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds); (B) Seeds for food crops; (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals. (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item that falls within the definition of the term ‘‘drug’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical device is an item that falls within the definition of ‘‘device’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES3 Note 1 to § 594.521. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. PART 597—FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 79. The authority citation for part 597 continues to read as follows: ■ VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:11 Dec 20, 2022 Jkt 259001 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). Subpart E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy 80. Add § 597.516 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 597.516 Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of Nongovernmental Organizations’ Activities. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part. (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are noncommercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population that fall into one of the following categories: (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs; (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities to support rule of law, citizen participation, government accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, access to information, and civil society development projects; (3) Activities to support education, including combating illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, and assisting education reform projects; (4) Activities to support noncommercial development projects directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food security, and water and sanitation; (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental damage; and (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4700 78505 prevention, and conflict resolution programs. (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, licenses, or public utility services. (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, including support for the removal of landmines and economic development projects directly benefiting the civilian population. Note 1 to § 597.516. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. 81. Add § 597.517 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 597.517 Transactions related to the provision of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use. (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with personal, noncommercial use. (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows: (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities are: (i) Products that fall within the term ‘‘agricultural commodity’’ as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602); and (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as: (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds); (B) Seeds for food crops; (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, embryos, E:\FR\FM\21DER3.SGM 21DER3 78506 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 244 / Wednesday, December 21, 2022 / Rules and Regulations and semen) for the production of food animals. (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item that falls within the definition of the term ‘‘drug’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical device is an item that falls within the definition of ‘‘device’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). Note 1 to § 597.517. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. PART 598—FOREIGN NARCOTICS KINGPIN SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 82. The authority citation for part 598 continues 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 E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy 83. Add § 598.515 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES3 § 598.515 Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of Nongovernmental Organizations’ Activities. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the nongovernmental organization is not a specially designated narcotics trafficker. (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are noncommercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population that fall into one of the following categories: (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs; (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities to support rule of law, citizen participation, government accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, access to information, and civil society development projects; VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:11 Dec 20, 2022 Jkt 259001 (3) Activities to support education, including combating illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, and assisting education reform projects; (4) Activities to support noncommercial development projects directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food security, and water and sanitation; (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental damage; and (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and conflict resolution programs. (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended beneficiary of such transfers is a specially designated narcotics trafficker, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, licenses, or public utility services. (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, including support for the removal of landmines and economic development projects directly benefiting the civilian population. Note 1 to § 598.515. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. 84. Add § 598.516 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 598.516 Transactions related to the provision of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use. (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual who is a specially designated narcotics trafficker are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with personal, non-commercial use. PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4700 (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows: (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities are: (i) Products that fall within the term ‘‘agricultural commodity’’ as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602); and (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as: (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds); (B) Seeds for food crops; (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals. (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item that falls within the definition of the term ‘‘drug’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical device is an item that falls within the definition of ‘‘device’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). Note 1 to § 598.516. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. PART 599—ILLICIT DRUG TRADE SANCTIONS REGULATIONS 85. The authority citation for part 599 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 3 U.S.C. 301; 21 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.; 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. 14059, 86 FR 71549, December 15, 2021. Subpart E—Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy 86. Add § 599.512 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 599.512 Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of Nongovernmental Organizations’ Activities. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or E:\FR\FM\21DER3.SGM 21DER3 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 244 / Wednesday, December 21, 2022 / Rules and Regulations lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES3 interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part. (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are noncommercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population that fall into one of the following categories: (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs; (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities to support rule of law, citizen participation, government accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, access to information, and civil society development projects; (3) Activities to support education, including combating illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, and assisting education reform projects; (4) Activities to support noncommercial development projects directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food security, and water and sanitation; (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental damage; and (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:11 Dec 20, 2022 Jkt 259001 prevention, and conflict resolution programs. (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, licenses, or public utility services. (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, including support for the removal of landmines and economic development projects directly benefiting the civilian population. Note 1 to § 599.512. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. 87. Add § 599.513 to subpart E to read as follows: ■ § 599.513 Transactions related to the provision of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use. (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with personal, noncommercial use. PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 9990 78507 (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows: (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities are: (i) Products that fall within the term ‘‘agricultural commodity’’ as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602); and (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as: (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds); (B) Seeds for food crops; (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals. (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item that falls within the definition of the term ‘‘drug’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical device is an item that falls within the definition of ‘‘device’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). Note 1 to § 599.513. This section does not relieve any person authorized thereunder from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations. Andrea M. Gacki, Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. 2022–27639 Filed 12–20–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P E:\FR\FM\21DER3.SGM 21DER3

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 244 (Wednesday, December 21, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 78484-78507]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-27639]



[[Page 78483]]

Vol. 87

Wednesday,

No. 244

December 21, 2022

Part VII





Department of the Treasury





-----------------------------------------------------------------------





Office of Foreign Assets Control





-----------------------------------------------------------------------





31 CFR Parts 536, 539, 541, et al.





Addition of General Licenses to OFAC Sanctions Regulations for Certain 
Transactions of Nongovernmental Organizations and Related to 
Agricultural Commodities, Medicine, Medical Devices, Replacement Parts 
and Components, or Software Updates for Medical Devices; Final Rule

Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 244 / Wednesday, December 21, 2022 / 
Rules and Regulations

[[Page 78484]]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Office of Foreign Assets Control

31 CFR Parts 536, 539, 541, 544, 546, 547, 548, 549, 551, 552, 553, 
555, 558, 562, 569, 570, 576, 578, 579, 582, 583, 584, 585, 588, 
590, 594, 597, 598, and 599


Addition of General Licenses to OFAC Sanctions Regulations for 
Certain Transactions of Nongovernmental Organizations and Related to 
Agricultural Commodities, Medicine, Medical Devices, Replacement Parts 
and Components, or Software Updates for Medical Devices

AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury.

ACTION: Final rule.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets 
Control (OFAC) is amending its regulations in multiple sanctions 
programs to add general licenses authorizing certain transactions of 
nongovernmental organizations and certain transactions related to the 
provision of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, 
replacement parts and components, or software updates.

DATES: This rule is effective December 21, 2022.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Electronic Availability

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

Background

    OFAC, in consultation with the Department of State, is amending 
regulations in multiple OFAC-administered sanctions programs to 
generally license certain transactions of nongovernmental organizations 
(NGOs), as well as certain transactions related to the exportation or 
reexportation of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, 
replacement parts and components, or software updates for medical 
devices. Specifically, OFAC is amending regulations to add a general 
license authorizing certain transactions of NGOs to the following parts 
of 31 CFR: 536, 539, 541, 544, 546, 547, 548, 549, 551, 552, 553, 555, 
558, 562, 569, 570, 576, 578, 579, 582, 583, 584, 585, 588, 590, 594, 
597, 598, and 599. These NGO general licenses exclude funds transfers 
initiated or processed with knowledge or reason to know that the 
intended beneficiary of such transfers is a blocked person, unless 
certain criteria are met.
    OFAC is also adding a general license authorizing transactions 
related to the provision of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical 
devices, replacement parts and components, or software updates to an 
individual whose property and interests in property are blocked, 
provided the items are in quantities consistent with personal, non-
commercial use, to the following parts of 31 CFR: 536, 539, 541, 544, 
546, 547, 548, 549, 551, 552, 553, 555, 558, 562, 569, 570, 576, 578, 
579, 582, 583, 584, 585, 588, 590, 594, 597, 598, and 599.

Public Participation

    Because the regulations being amended involve a foreign affairs 
function, the provisions of Executive Order 12866 of September 30, 
1993, ``Regulatory Planning and Review'' (58 FR 51735, October 4, 
1993), and the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553) requiring 
notice of proposed rulemaking, opportunity for public participation, 
and delay in effective date, are inapplicable. Because no notice of 
proposed rulemaking is required for this rule, the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612) does not apply.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    The collections of information related to 31 CFR parts 536, 539, 
541, 544, 546, 547, 548, 549, 551, 552, 553, 555, 558, 562, 569, 570, 
576, 578, 579, 582, 583, 584, 585, 588, 590, 594, 597, 598, and 599 are 
contained in 31 CFR part 501 (the ``Reporting, Procedures and Penalties 
Regulations''). Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 
U.S.C. 3507), those collections of information have been approved by 
the Office of Management and Budget under control number 1505-0164. 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 control number.

List of Subjects in 31 CFR Parts 536, 539, 541, 544, 546, 547, 548, 
549, 551, 552, 553, 555, 558, 562, 569, 570, 576, 578, 579, 582, 
583, 584, 585, 588, 590, 594, 597, 598, and 599

    Administrative practice and procedure, Agricultural commodities, 
Banks, Banking, Blocking of assets, Credit, Foreign trade, Medicine, 
Medical devices, Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, 
Sanctions, Securities, Services.

    For the reasons set forth in the preamble, OFAC amends 31 CFR 
chapter V as follows:

PART 536--NARCOTICS TRAFFICKING SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
1. The authority citation for part 536 continues 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 E--Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing 
Policy

0
2. Add Sec.  536.514 to subpart E read as follows:


Sec.  536.514  Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of 
Nongovernmental Organizations' Activities.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all 
transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and 
necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section 
by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the 
nongovernmental organization is not a specially designated narcotics 
trafficker.
    (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are 
non-commercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian 
population that fall into one of the following categories:
    (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human 
needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, 
or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance 
for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with 
disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs;
    (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities 
to support rule of law, citizen participation, government 
accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, 
access to information, and civil society development projects;
    (3) Activities to support education, including combating 
illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, 
and assisting education reform projects;
    (4) Activities to support non-commercial development projects

[[Page 78485]]

directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food 
security, and water and sanitation;
    (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource 
protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or 
endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural 
resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental 
damage; and
    (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and 
reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, 
and conflict resolution programs.
    (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or 
processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended 
beneficiary of such transfers is a specially designated narcotics 
trafficker, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of 
taxes, fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, 
licenses, or public utility services.
    (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to 
authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other 
activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, 
including support for the removal of landmines and economic development 
projects to directly benefit the civilian population.

    Note 1 to Sec.  536.514. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.


0
3. Add Sec.  536.515 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  536.515  Transactions related to the provision of agricultural 
commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and 
components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use.

    (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to 
the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, 
medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical 
devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual who 
is a specially designated narcotics trafficker are authorized, provided 
the items are in quantities consistent with personal, non-commercial 
use.
    (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, 
medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows:
    (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, 
agricultural commodities are:
    (i) Products that fall within the term ``agricultural commodity'' 
as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 
U.S.C. 5602); and
    (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as:
    (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; 
live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and 
bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds);
    (B) Seeds for food crops;
    (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or
    (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, 
embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals.
    (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item 
that falls within the definition of the term ``drug'' in section 201 of 
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).
    (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical 
device is an item that falls within the definition of ``device'' in 
section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
321).

    Note 1 to Sec.  536.515. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.

PART 539--WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION TRADE CONTROL REGULATIONS

0
4. The authority citation for part 539 continues 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; E.O. 13382, 70 FR 38567, 3 CFR, 2005 Comp., p. 170.

Subpart E--Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing 
Policy

0
5. Add Sec.  539.506 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  539.506  Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of 
Nongovernmental Organizations' Activities.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all 
transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and 
necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section 
by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the 
nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part.
    (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are 
non-commercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian 
population that fall into one of the following categories:
    (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human 
needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, 
or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance 
for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with 
disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs;
    (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities 
to support rule of law, citizen participation, government 
accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, 
access to information, and civil society development projects;
    (3) Activities to support education, including combating 
illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, 
and assisting education reform projects;
    (4) Activities to support non-commercial development projects 
directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food 
security, and water and sanitation;
    (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource 
protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or 
endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural 
resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental 
damage; and
    (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and 
reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, 
and conflict resolution programs.
    (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or 
processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended 
beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this 
part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, 
fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, 
licenses, or public utility services.
    (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to 
authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other 
activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, 
including support for the removal of landmines and economic development 
projects directly benefiting the civilian population.

    Note 1 to Sec.  539.506. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.


0
6. Add Sec.  539.507 to read as follows:

[[Page 78486]]

Sec.  539.507  Transactions related to the provision of agricultural 
commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and 
components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use.

    (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to 
the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, 
medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical 
devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose 
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part 
are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with 
personal, non-commercial use.
    (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, 
medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows:
    (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, 
agricultural commodities are:
    (i) Products that fall within the term ``agricultural commodity'' 
as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 
U.S.C. 5602); and
    (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as:
    (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; 
live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and 
bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds);
    (B) Seeds for food crops;
    (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or
    (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, 
embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals.
    (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item 
that falls within the definition of the term ``drug'' in section 201 of 
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).
    (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical 
device is an item that falls within the definition of ``device'' in 
section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
321).

    Note 1 to Sec.  539.507. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.

PART 541--ZIMBABWE SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
7. The authority citation for part 541 continues 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 E--Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing 
Policy

0
8. Add Sec.  541.512 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  541.512   Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of 
Nongovernmental Organizations' Activities.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all 
transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and 
necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section 
by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the 
nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part.
    (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are 
non-commercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian 
population that fall into one of the following categories:
    (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human 
needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, 
or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance 
for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with 
disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs;
    (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities 
to support rule of law, citizen participation, government 
accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, 
access to information, and civil society development projects;
    (3) Activities to support education, including combating 
illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, 
and assisting education reform projects;
    (4) Activities to support non-commercial development projects 
directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food 
security, and water and sanitation;
    (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource 
protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or 
endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural 
resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental 
damage; and
    (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and 
reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, 
and conflict resolution programs.
    (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or 
processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended 
beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this 
part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, 
fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, 
licenses, or public utility services.
    (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to 
authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other 
activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, 
including support for the removal of landmines and economic development 
projects directly benefiting the civilian population.

    Note 1 to Sec.  541.512. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.


0
9. Add Sec.  541.513 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  541.513  Transactions related to the provision of agricultural 
commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and 
components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use.

    (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to 
the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, 
medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical 
devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose 
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part 
are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with 
personal, non-commercial use.
    (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, 
medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows:
    (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, 
agricultural commodities are:
    (i) Products that fall within the term ``agricultural commodity'' 
as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 
U.S.C. 5602); and
    (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as:
    (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; 
live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and 
bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds);
    (B) Seeds for food crops;
    (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or
    (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, 
embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals.

[[Page 78487]]

    (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item 
that falls within the definition of the term ``drug'' in section 201 of 
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).
    (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical 
device is an item that falls within the definition of ``device'' in 
section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
321).

    Note 1 to Sec.  541.513. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.

PART 544--WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION PROLIFERATORS SANCTIONS 
REGULATIONS

0
10. The authority citation for part 544 continues 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 E--Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing 
Policy

0
11. Add Sec.  544.512 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  544.512  Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of 
Nongovernmental Organizations' Activities.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all 
transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and 
necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section 
by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the 
nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part.
    (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are 
non-commercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian 
population that fall into one of the following categories:
    (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human 
needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, 
or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance 
for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with 
disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs;
    (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities 
to support rule of law, citizen participation, government 
accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, 
access to information, and civil society development projects;
    (3) Activities to support education, including combating 
illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, 
and assisting education reform projects;
    (4) Activities to support non-commercial development projects 
directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food 
security, and water and sanitation;
    (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource 
protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or 
endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural 
resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental 
damage; and
    (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and 
reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, 
and conflict resolution programs.
    (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or 
processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended 
beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this 
part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, 
fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, 
licenses, or public utility services.
    (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to 
authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other 
activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, 
including support for the removal of landmines and economic development 
projects directly benefiting the civilian population.

    Note 1 to Sec.  544.512. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.


0
12. Add Sec.  544.513 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  544.513  Transactions related to the provision of agricultural 
commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and 
components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use.

    (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to 
the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, 
medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical 
devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose 
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part 
are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with 
personal, non-commercial use.
    (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, 
medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows:
    (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, 
agricultural commodities are:
    (i) Products that fall within the term ``agricultural commodity'' 
as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 
U.S.C. 5602); and
    (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as:
    (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; 
live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and 
bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds);
    (B) Seeds for food crops;
    (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or
    (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, 
embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals.
    (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item 
that falls within the definition of the term ``drug'' in section 201 of 
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).
    (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical 
device is an item that falls within the definition of ``device'' in 
section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
321).

    Note 1 to Sec.  544.513. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.

PART 546--DARFUR SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
13. The authority citation for part 546 continues 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 E--Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing 
Policy

0
14. Add Sec.  546.511 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  546.511  Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of 
Nongovernmental Organizations' Activities.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all 
transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and 
necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of

[[Page 78488]]

this section by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided 
that the nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part.
    (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are 
non-commercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian 
population that fall into one of the following categories:
    (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human 
needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, 
or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance 
for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with 
disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs;
    (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities 
to support rule of law, citizen participation, government 
accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, 
access to information, and civil society development projects;
    (3) Activities to support education, including combating 
illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, 
and assisting education reform projects;
    (4) Activities to support non-commercial development projects 
directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food 
security, and water and sanitation;
    (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource 
protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or 
endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural 
resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental 
damage; and
    (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and 
reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, 
and conflict resolution programs.
    (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or 
processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended 
beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this 
part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, 
fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, 
licenses, or public utility services.
    (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to 
authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other 
activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, 
including support for the removal of landmines and economic development 
projects directly benefiting the civilian population.

    Note 1 to Sec.  546.511. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.


0
15. Add Sec.  546.512 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  546.512   Transactions related to the provision of agricultural 
commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and 
components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use.

    (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to 
the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, 
medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical 
devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose 
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part 
are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with 
personal, non-commercial use.
    (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, 
medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows:
    (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, 
agricultural commodities are:
    (i) Products that fall within the term ``agricultural commodity'' 
as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 
U.S.C. 5602); and
    (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as:
    (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; 
live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and 
bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds);
    (B) Seeds for food crops;
    (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or
    (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, 
embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals.
    (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item 
that falls within the definition of the term ``drug'' in section 201 of 
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).
    (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical 
device is an item that falls within the definition of ``device'' in 
section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
321).

    Note 1 to Sec.  546.512. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.

PART 547--DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
16. The authority citation for part 547 continues 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 E--Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing 
Policy

0
17. Add Sec.  547.512 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  547.512  Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of 
Nongovernmental Organizations' Activities.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all 
transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and 
necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section 
by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the 
nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part.
    (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are 
non-commercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian 
population that fall into one of the following categories:
    (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human 
needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, 
or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance 
for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with 
disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs;
    (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities 
to support rule of law, citizen participation, government 
accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, 
access to information, and civil society development projects;
    (3) Activities to support education, including combating 
illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, 
and assisting education reform projects;
    (4) Activities to support non-commercial development projects 
directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food 
security, and water and sanitation;
    (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource 
protection, including the preservation

[[Page 78489]]

and protection of threatened or endangered species, responsible and 
transparent management of natural resources, and the remediation of 
pollution or other environmental damage; and
    (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and 
reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, 
and conflict resolution programs.
    (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or 
processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended 
beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this 
part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, 
fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, 
licenses, or public utility services.
    (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to 
authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other 
activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, 
including support for the removal of landmines and economic development 
projects directly benefiting the civilian population.

    Note 1 to Sec.  547.512. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.


0
18. Add Sec.  547.513 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  547.513  Transactions related to the provision of agricultural 
commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and 
components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use.

    (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to 
the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, 
medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical 
devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose 
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part 
are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with 
personal, non-commercial use.
    (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, 
medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows:
    (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, 
agricultural commodities are:
    (i) Products that fall within the term ``agricultural commodity'' 
as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 
U.S.C. 5602); and
    (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as:
    (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; 
live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and 
bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds);
    (B) Seeds for food crops;
    (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or
    (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, 
embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals.
    (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item 
that falls within the definition of the term ``drug'' in section 201 of 
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).
    (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical 
device is an item that falls within the definition of ``device'' in 
section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
321).

    Note 1 to Sec.  547.513. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.

PART 548--BELARUS SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
19. The authority citation for part 548 continues 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, 2006 Comp., p. 231.

Subpart E--Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing 
Policy

0
20. Add Sec.  548.511 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  548.511  Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of 
Nongovernmental Organizations' Activities.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all 
transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and 
necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section 
by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the 
nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part.
    (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are 
non-commercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian 
population that fall into one of the following categories:
    (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human 
needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, 
or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance 
for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with 
disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs;
    (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities 
to support rule of law, citizen participation, government 
accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, 
access to information, and civil society development projects;
    (3) Activities to support education, including combating 
illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, 
and assisting education reform projects;
    (4) Activities to support non-commercial development projects 
directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food 
security, and water and sanitation;
    (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource 
protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or 
endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural 
resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental 
damage; and
    (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and 
reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, 
and conflict resolution programs.
    (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or 
processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended 
beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this 
part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, 
fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, 
licenses, or public utility services.
    (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to 
authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other 
activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, 
including support for the removal of landmines and economic development 
projects directly benefiting the civilian population.

    Note 1 to Sec.  548.511. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.


0
21. Add Sec.  548.512 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  548.512  Transactions related to the provision of agricultural 
commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and 
components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use.

    (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to 
the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, 
medicine, medical

[[Page 78490]]

devices, replacement parts and components for medical devices, or 
software updates for medical devices to an individual whose property 
and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part are 
authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with 
personal, non-commercial use.
    (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, 
medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows:
    (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, 
agricultural commodities are:
    (i) Products that fall within the term ``agricultural commodity'' 
as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 
U.S.C. 5602); and
    (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as:
    (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; 
live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and 
bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds);
    (B) Seeds for food crops;
    (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or
    (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, 
embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals.
    (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item 
that falls within the definition of the term ``drug'' in section 201 of 
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).
    (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical 
device is an item that falls within the definition of ``device'' in 
section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
321).

    Note 1 to Sec.  548.512. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.

PART 549--LEBANON SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
22. The authority citation for part 549 continues 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 E--Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing 
Policy

0
23. Add Sec.  549.511 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  549.511  Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of 
Nongovernmental Organizations' Activities.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all 
transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and 
necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section 
by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the 
nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part.
    (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are 
non-commercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian 
population that fall into one of the following categories:
    (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human 
needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, 
or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance 
for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with 
disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs;
    (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities 
to support rule of law, citizen participation, government 
accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, 
access to information, and civil society development projects;
    (3) Activities to support education, including combating 
illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, 
and assisting education reform projects;
    (4) Activities to support non-commercial development projects 
directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food 
security, and water and sanitation;
    (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource 
protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or 
endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural 
resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental 
damage; and
    (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and 
reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, 
and conflict resolution programs.
    (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or 
processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended 
beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this 
part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, 
fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, 
licenses, or public utility services.
    (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to 
authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other 
activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, 
including support for the removal of landmines and economic development 
projects directly benefiting the civilian population.

    Note 1 to Sec.  549.511. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.


0
24. Add Sec.  549.512 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  549.512  Transactions related to the provision of agricultural 
commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and 
components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use.

    (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to 
the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, 
medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical 
devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose 
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part 
are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with 
personal, non-commercial use.
    (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, 
medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows:
    (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, 
agricultural commodities are:
    (i) Products that fall within the term ``agricultural commodity'' 
as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 
U.S.C. 5602); and
    (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as:
    (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; 
live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and 
bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds);
    (B) Seeds for food crops;
    (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or
    (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, 
embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals.
    (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item 
that falls within the definition of the term ``drug'' in section 201 of 
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).
    (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical 
device is an item that falls within the definition of ``device'' in 
section 201 of the Federal

[[Page 78491]]

Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).

    Note 1 to Sec.  549.512. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.

PART 551--SOMALIA SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
25. The authority citation for part 551 continues 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. 13536, 75 FR 19869, 3 CFR, 2010 
Comp., p. 203; E.O. 13620, 77 FR 43483, 3 CFR, 2012 Comp., p. 281.

Subpart E--Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing 
Policy

0
26. Add Sec.  551.512 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  551.512  Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of 
Nongovernmental Organizations' Activities.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all 
transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and 
necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section 
by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the 
nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part.
    (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are 
non-commercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian 
population that fall into one of the following categories:
    (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human 
needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, 
or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance 
for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with 
disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs;
    (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities 
to support rule of law, citizen participation, government 
accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, 
access to information, and civil society development projects;
    (3) Activities to support education, including combating 
illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, 
and assisting education reform projects;
    (4) Activities to support non-commercial development projects 
directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food 
security, and water and sanitation;
    (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource 
protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or 
endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural 
resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental 
damage; and
    (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and 
reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, 
and conflict resolution programs.
    (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or 
processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended 
beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this 
part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, 
fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, 
licenses, or public utility services.
    (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to 
authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other 
activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, 
including support for the removal of landmines and economic development 
projects directly benefiting the civilian population.

    Note 1 to Sec.  551.512. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.


0
27. Add Sec.  551.513 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  551.513  Transactions related to the provision of agricultural 
commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and 
components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use.

    (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to 
the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, 
medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical 
devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose 
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part 
are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with 
personal, non-commercial use.
    (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, 
medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows:
    (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, 
agricultural commodities are:
    (i) Products that fall within the term ``agricultural commodity'' 
as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 
U.S.C. 5602); and
    (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as:
    (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; 
live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and 
bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds);
    (B) Seeds for food crops;
    (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or
    (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, 
embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals.
    (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item 
that falls within the definition of the term ``drug'' in section 201 of 
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).
    (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical 
device is an item that falls within the definition of ``device'' in 
section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
321).

    Note 1 to Sec.  551.513. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.

PART 552--YEMEN SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
28. The authority citation for part 552 continues 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. 13611, 77 FR 29533, 3 CFR, 2012 Comp., p. 260.

Subpart E--Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing 
Policy

0
29. Add Sec.  552.512 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  552.512  Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of 
Nongovernmental Organizations' Activities.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all 
transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and 
necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section 
by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the 
nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part.
    (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are 
non-commercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian 
population that fall into one of the following categories:

[[Page 78492]]

    (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human 
needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, 
or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance 
for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with 
disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs;
    (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities 
to support rule of law, citizen participation, government 
accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, 
access to information, and civil society development projects;
    (3) Activities to support education, including combating 
illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, 
and assisting education reform projects;
    (4) Activities to support non-commercial development projects 
directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food 
security, and water and sanitation;
    (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource 
protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or 
endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural 
resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental 
damage; and
    (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and 
reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, 
and conflict resolution programs.
    (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or 
processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended 
beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this 
part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, 
fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, 
licenses, or public utility services.
    (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to 
authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other 
activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, 
including support for the removal of landmines and economic development 
projects directly benefiting the civilian population.

    Note 1 to Sec.  552.512. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.


0
30. Add Sec.  552.513 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  552.513  Transactions related to the provision of agricultural 
commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and 
components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use.

    (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to 
the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, 
medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical 
devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose 
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part 
are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with 
personal, non-commercial use.
    (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, 
medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows:
    (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, 
agricultural commodities are:
    (i) Products that fall within the term ``agricultural commodity'' 
as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 
U.S.C. 5602); and
    (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as:
    (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; 
live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and 
bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds);
    (B) Seeds for food crops;
    (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or
    (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, 
embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals.
    (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item 
that falls within the definition of the term ``drug'' in section 201 of 
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).
    (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical 
device is an item that falls within the definition of ``device'' in 
section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
321).

    Note 1 to Sec.  552.513. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.

PART 553--CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
31. The authority citation for part 553 continues 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. 13667, 79 FR 28387, 3 CFR, 2014 
Comp., p. 243.

Subpart E--Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing 
Policy

0
32. Add Sec.  553.512 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  553.512  Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of 
Nongovernmental Organizations' Activities.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all 
transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and 
necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section 
by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the 
nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part.
    (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are 
non-commercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian 
population that fall into one of the following categories:
    (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human 
needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, 
or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance 
for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with 
disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs;
    (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities 
to support rule of law, citizen participation, government 
accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, 
access to information, and civil society development projects;
    (3) Activities to support education, including combating 
illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, 
and assisting education reform projects;
    (4) Activities to support non-commercial development projects 
directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food 
security, and water and sanitation;
    (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource 
protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or 
endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural 
resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental 
damage; and
    (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and 
reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, 
and conflict resolution programs.
    (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or 
processed

[[Page 78493]]

with knowledge or reason to know that the intended beneficiary of such 
transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this part, other than for the 
purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, fees, or import duties, or 
the purchase or receipt of permits, licenses, or public utility 
services.
    (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to 
authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other 
activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, 
including support for the removal of landmines and economic development 
projects directly benefiting the civilian population.

    Note 1 to Sec.  553.512. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.


0
33. Add Sec.  553.513 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  553.513  Transactions related to the provision of agricultural 
commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and 
components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use.

    (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to 
the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, 
medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical 
devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose 
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part 
are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with 
personal, non-commercial use.
    (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, 
medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows:
    (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, 
agricultural commodities are:
    (i) Products that fall within the term ``agricultural commodity'' 
as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 
U.S.C. 5602); and
    (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as:
    (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; 
live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and 
bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds);
    (B) Seeds for food crops;
    (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or
    (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, 
embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals.
    (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item 
that falls within the definition of the term ``drug'' in section 201 of 
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).
    (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical 
device is an item that falls within the definition of ``device'' in 
section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
321).

    Note 1 to Sec.  553.513. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.

PART 555--MALI SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
34. The authority citation for part 555 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  25 U.S.C. 396 et seq., 396a et seq., 2101 et seq.; 
30 U.S.C. 181 et seq., 351 et seq., 1001 et seq., 1701 et seq.; 43 
U.S.C. 1301 et seq., 1331 et seq., 1801 et seq.

Subpart E--Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing 
Policy

0
35. Add Sec.  555.511 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  555.511  Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of 
Nongovernmental Organizations' Activities.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all 
transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and 
necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section 
by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the 
nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part.
    (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are 
non-commercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian 
population that fall into one of the following categories:
    (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human 
needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, 
or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance 
for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with 
disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs;
    (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities 
to support rule of law, citizen participation, government 
accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, 
access to information, and civil society development projects;
    (3) Activities to support education, including combating 
illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, 
and assisting education reform projects;
    (4) Activities to support non-commercial development projects 
directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food 
security, and water and sanitation;
    (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource 
protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or 
endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural 
resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental 
damage; and
    (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and 
reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, 
and conflict resolution programs.
    (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or 
processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended 
beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this 
part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, 
fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, 
licenses, or public utility services.
    (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to 
authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other 
activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, 
including support for the removal of landmines and economic development 
projects directly benefiting the civilian population.

    Note 1 to Sec.  555.511. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.


0
36. Add Sec.  555.512 to subpart E read as follows:


Sec.  555.512   Transactions related to the provision of agricultural 
commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and 
components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use.

    (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to 
the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, 
medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical 
devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose 
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part 
are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with 
personal, non-commercial use.
    (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, 
medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows:

[[Page 78494]]

    (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, 
agricultural commodities are:
    (i) Products that fall within the term ``agricultural commodity'' 
as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 
U.S.C. 5602); and
    (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as:
    (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; 
live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and 
bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds);
    (B) Seeds for food crops;
    (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or
    (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, 
embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals.
    (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item 
that falls within the definition of the term ``drug'' in section 201 of 
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).
    (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical 
device is an item that falls within the definition of ``device'' in 
section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
321).

    Note 1 to Sec.  555.512. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.

PART 558--SOUTH SUDAN SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
37. The authority citation for part 558 continues 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 (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); 
Pub. L. 110-96, 121 Stat. 1011 (50 U.S.C. 1705 note); E.O. 13664, 79 
FR 19283, April 7, 2014.

Subpart E--Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing 
Policy

0
38. Add Sec.  558.511 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  558.511  Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of 
Nongovernmental Organizations' Activities.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all 
transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and 
necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section 
by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the 
nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part.
    (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are 
non-commercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian 
population that fall into one of the following categories:
    (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human 
needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, 
or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance 
for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with 
disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs;
    (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities 
to support rule of law, citizen participation, government 
accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, 
access to information, and civil society development projects;
    (3) Activities to support education, including combating 
illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, 
and assisting education reform projects;
    (4) Activities to support non-commercial development projects 
directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food 
security, and water and sanitation;
    (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource 
protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or 
endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural 
resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental 
damage; and
    (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and 
reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, 
and conflict resolution programs.
    (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or 
processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended 
beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this 
part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, 
fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, 
licenses, or public utility services.
    (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to 
authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other 
activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, 
including support for the removal of landmines and economic development 
projects directly benefiting the civilian population.

    Note 1 to Sec.  558.511. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.


0
39. Add Sec.  558.512 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  558.512  Transactions related to the provision of agricultural 
commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and 
components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use.

    (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to 
the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, 
medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical 
devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose 
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part 
are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with 
personal, non-commercial use.
    (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, 
medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows:
    (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, 
agricultural commodities are:
    (i) Products that fall within the term ``agricultural commodity'' 
as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 
U.S.C. 5602); and
    (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as:
    (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; 
live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and 
bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds);
    (B) Seeds for food crops;
    (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or
    (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, 
embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals.
    (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item 
that falls within the definition of the term ``drug'' in section 201 of 
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).
    (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical 
device is an item that falls within the definition of ``device'' in 
section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
321).

    Note 1 to Sec.  558.512. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.

PART 562--IRANIAN SECTOR AND HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES SANCTIONS 
REGULATIONS

0
40. The authority citation for part 562 continues to read as follows:


[[Page 78495]]


    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 (28 
U.S.C. 2461 note); Pub. L. 110-96, 121 Stat. 1011 (50 U.S.C. 1705 
note); Pub. L. 111-195, 124 Stat. 1312 (22 U.S.C. 8501-8551); E.O. 
12957, 60 FR 14615, 3 CFR, 1995 Comp., p. 332; E.O. 13553, 75 FR 
60567, October 1, 2010; E.O. 13871, 84 FR 20761, May 10, 2019.

Subpart E--Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing 
Policy

0
41. Add Sec.  562.510 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  562.510  Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of 
Nongovernmental Organizations' Activities.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all 
transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and 
necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section 
by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the 
nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part.
    (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are 
non-commercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian 
population that fall into one of the following categories:
    (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human 
needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, 
or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance 
for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with 
disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs;
    (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities 
to support rule of law, citizen participation, government 
accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, 
access to information, and civil society development projects;
    (3) Activities to support education, including combating 
illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, 
and assisting education reform projects;
    (4) Activities to support non-commercial development projects 
directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food 
security, and water and sanitation;
    (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource 
protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or 
endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural 
resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental 
damage; and
    (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and 
reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, 
and conflict resolution programs.
    (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or 
processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended 
beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this 
part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, 
fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, 
licenses, or public utility services.
    (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to 
authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other 
activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, 
including support for the removal of landmines and economic development 
projects directly benefiting the civilian population.

    Note 1 to Sec.  562.510. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.


0
42. Add Sec.  562.511 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  562.511  Transactions related to the provision of agricultural 
commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and 
components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use.

    (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to 
the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, 
medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical 
devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose 
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part 
are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with 
personal, non-commercial use.
    (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, 
medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows:
    (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, 
agricultural commodities are:
    (i) Products that fall within the term ``agricultural commodity'' 
as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 
U.S.C. 5602); and
    (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as:
    (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; 
live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and 
bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds);
    (B) Seeds for food crops;
    (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or
    (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, 
embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals.
    (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item 
that falls within the definition of the term ``drug'' in section 201 of 
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).
    (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical 
device is an item that falls within the definition of ``device'' in 
section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
321).

    Note 1 to Sec.  562.511. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.

PART 569--SYRIA-RELATED SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
43. The authority citation for part 569 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  3 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601-1651, 
1701-1706; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; 50 U.S.C. 1705 note; E.O. 13894, 84 
FR 55851, October 17, 2019.

Subpart E--Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing 
Policy

0
44. Add Sec.  569.511 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  569.511  Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of 
Nongovernmental Organizations' Activities.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all 
transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and 
necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section 
by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the 
nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part.
    (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are 
non-commercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian 
population that fall into one of the following categories:
    (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human 
needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, 
or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance 
for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with 
disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs;

[[Page 78496]]

    (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities 
to support rule of law, citizen participation, government 
accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, 
access to information, and civil society development projects;
    (3) Activities to support education, including combating 
illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, 
and assisting education reform projects;
    (4) Activities to support non-commercial development projects 
directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food 
security, and water and sanitation;
    (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource 
protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or 
endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural 
resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental 
damage; and
    (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and 
reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, 
and conflict resolution programs.
    (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or 
processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended 
beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this 
part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, 
fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, 
licenses, or public utility services.
    (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to 
authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other 
activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, 
including support for the removal of landmines and economic development 
projects directly benefiting the civilian population.

    Note 1 to Sec.  569.511. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.


0
45. Add Sec.  569.512 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  569.512  Transactions related to the provision of agricultural 
commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and 
components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use.

    (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to 
the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, 
medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical 
devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose 
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part 
are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with 
personal, non-commercial use.
    (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, 
medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows:
    (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, 
agricultural commodities are:
    (i) Products that fall within the term ``agricultural commodity'' 
as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 
U.S.C. 5602); and
    (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as:
    (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; 
live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and 
bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds);
    (B) Seeds for food crops;
    (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or
    (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, 
embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals.
    (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item 
that falls within the definition of the term ``drug'' in section 201 of 
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).
    (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical 
device is an item that falls within the definition of ``device'' in 
section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
321).

    Note 1 to Sec.  569.512. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.

PART 570--LIBYAN SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
46. The authority citation for part 570 continues 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. 13566, 76 FR 11315, 3 CFR, 2011 
Comp., p. 222; E.O. 13726, 81 FR 23559, 3 CFR, 2016 Comp., p. 454.

Subpart E--Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing 
Policy

0
47. Add Sec.  570.517 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  570.517  Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of 
Nongovernmental Organizations' Activities.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all 
transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and 
necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section 
by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the 
nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part.
    (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are 
non-commercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian 
population that fall into one of the following categories:
    (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human 
needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, 
or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance 
for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with 
disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs;
    (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities 
to support rule of law, citizen participation, government 
accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, 
access to information, and civil society development projects;
    (3) Activities to support education, including combating 
illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, 
and assisting education reform projects;
    (4) Activities to support non-commercial development projects 
directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food 
security, and water and sanitation;
    (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource 
protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or 
endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural 
resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental 
damage; and
    (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and 
reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, 
and conflict resolution programs.
    (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or 
processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended 
beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this 
part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, 
fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, 
licenses, or public utility services.
    (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to 
authorize nongovernmental or other entities to

[[Page 78497]]

engage in other activities designed to directly benefit the civilian 
population, including support for the removal of landmines and economic 
development projects directly benefiting the civilian population.

    Note 1 to Sec.  570.517. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.


0
48. Add Sec.  570.518 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  570.518  Transactions related to the provision of agricultural 
commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and 
components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use.

    (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to 
the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, 
medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical 
devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose 
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part 
are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with 
personal, non-commercial use.
    (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, 
medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows:
    (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, 
agricultural commodities are:
    (i) Products that fall within the term ``agricultural commodity'' 
as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 
U.S.C. 5602); and
    (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as:
    (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; 
live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and 
bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds);
    (B) Seeds for food crops;
    (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or
    (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, 
embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals.
    (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item 
that falls within the definition of the term ``drug'' in section 201 of 
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).
    (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical 
device is an item that falls within the definition of ``device'' in 
section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
321).

    Note 1 to Sec.  570.518. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.

PART 576--IRAQ STABILIZATION AND INSURGENCY SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

    49. The authority citation for part 576 continues 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 E--Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing 
Policy

0
50. Add Sec.  576.515 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  576.515  Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of 
Nongovernmental Organizations' Activities.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all 
transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and 
necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section 
by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the 
nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part.
    (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are 
non-commercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian 
population that fall into one of the following categories:
    (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human 
needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, 
or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance 
for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with 
disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs;
    (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities 
to support rule of law, citizen participation, government 
accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, 
access to information, and civil society development projects;
    (3) Activities to support education, including combating 
illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, 
and assisting education reform projects;
    (4) Activities to support non-commercial development projects 
directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food 
security, and water and sanitation;
    (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource 
protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or 
endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural 
resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental 
damage; and
    (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and 
reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, 
and conflict resolution programs.
    (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or 
processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended 
beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this 
part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, 
fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, 
licenses, or public utility services.
    (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to 
authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other 
activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, 
including support for the removal of landmines and economic development 
projects directly benefiting the civilian population.

    Note 1 to Sec.  576.515. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.


0
51. Add Sec.  576.516 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  576.516  Transactions related to the provision of agricultural 
commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and 
components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use.

    (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to 
the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, 
medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical 
devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose 
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part 
are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with 
personal, non-commercial use.
    (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, 
medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows:
    (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, 
agricultural commodities are:

[[Page 78498]]

    (i) Products that fall within the term ``agricultural commodity'' 
as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 
U.S.C. 5602); and
    (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as:
    (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; 
live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and 
bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds);
    (B) Seeds for food crops;
    (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or
    (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, 
embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals.
    (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item 
that falls within the definition of the term ``drug'' in section 201 of 
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).
    (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical 
device is an item that falls within the definition of ``device'' in 
section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
321).

    Note 1 to Sec.  576.516. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.

PART 578--CYBER-RELATED SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
52. The authority citation for part 578 continues 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. 115-44, 131 Stat. 886 (codified in scattered 
sections of 22 U.S.C.); E.O. 13694, 80 FR 18077, 3 CFR 2015 Comp., 
p. 297; E.O. 13757, 82 FR 1, 3 CFR 2016 Comp., p. 659.

Subpart E--Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing 
Policy

0
53. Add Sec.  578.512 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  578.512  Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of 
Nongovernmental Organizations' Activities.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all 
transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and 
necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section 
by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the 
nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part.
    (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are 
non-commercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian 
population that fall into one of the following categories:
    (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human 
needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, 
or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance 
for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with 
disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs;
    (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities 
to support rule of law, citizen participation, government 
accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, 
access to information, and civil society development projects;
    (3) Activities to support education, including combating 
illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, 
and assisting education reform projects;
    (4) Activities to support non-commercial development projects 
directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food 
security, and water and sanitation;
    (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource 
protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or 
endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural 
resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental 
damage; and
    (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and 
reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, 
and conflict resolution programs.
    (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or 
processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended 
beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this 
part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, 
fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, 
licenses, or public utility services.
    (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to 
authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other 
activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, 
including support for the removal of landmines and economic development 
projects directly benefiting the civilian population.

    Note 1 to Sec.  578.512. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.


0
54. Add Sec.  578.513 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  578.513  Transactions related to the provision of agricultural 
commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and 
components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use.

    (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to 
the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, 
medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical 
devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose 
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part 
are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with 
personal, non-commercial use.
    (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, 
medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows:
    (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, 
agricultural commodities are:
    (i) Products that fall within the term ``agricultural commodity'' 
as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 
U.S.C. 5602); and
    (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as:
    (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; 
live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and 
bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds);
    (B) Seeds for food crops;
    (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or
    (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, 
embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals.
    (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item 
that falls within the definition of the term ``drug'' in section 201 of 
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).
    (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical 
device is an item that falls within the definition of ``device'' in 
section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
321).

    Note 1 to Sec.  578.513. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.

PART 579--FOREIGN INTERFERENCE IN U.S. ELECTIONS SANCTIONS 
REGULATIONS

0
55. The authority citation for part 579 continues 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 78499]]

101-410, 104 Stat. 890 (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); Pub. L. 110-96, 121 
Stat. 1011 (50 U.S.C. 1705 note); E.O. 13848, 83 FR 46843, September 
12, 2018.

Subpart E--Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing 
Policy

0
56. Add Sec.  579.511 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  579.511  Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of 
Nongovernmental Organizations' Activities.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all 
transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and 
necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section 
by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the 
nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part.
    (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are 
non-commercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian 
population that fall into one of the following categories:
    (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human 
needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, 
or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance 
for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with 
disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs;
    (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities 
to support rule of law, citizen participation, government 
accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, 
access to information, and civil society development projects;
    (3) Activities to support education, including combating 
illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, 
and assisting education reform projects;
    (4) Activities to support non-commercial development projects 
directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food 
security, and water and sanitation;
    (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource 
protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or 
endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural 
resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental 
damage; and
    (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and 
reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, 
and conflict resolution programs.
    (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or 
processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended 
beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this 
part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, 
fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, 
licenses, or public utility services.
    (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to 
authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other 
activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, 
including support for the removal of landmines and economic development 
projects directly benefiting the civilian population.

    Note 1 to Sec.  579.511. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.


0
57. Add Sec.  579.512 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  579.512  Transactions related to the provision of agricultural 
commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and 
components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use.

    (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to 
the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, 
medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical 
devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose 
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part 
are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with 
personal, non-commercial use.
    (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, 
medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows:
    (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, 
agricultural commodities are:
    (i) Products that fall within the term ``agricultural commodity'' 
as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 
U.S.C. 5602); and
    (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as:
    (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; 
live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and 
bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds);
    (B) Seeds for food crops;
    (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or
    (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, 
embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals.
    (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item 
that falls within the definition of the term ``drug'' in section 201 of 
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).
    (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical 
device is an item that falls within the definition of ``device'' in 
section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
321).

    Note 1 to Sec.  579.512. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.

PART 582--NICARAGUA SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
58. The authority citation for part 582 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  3 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601-1651, 
1701-1706; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; 50 U.S.C. 1705 note; 50 U.S.C. 1701 
note; E.O. 13851, 83 FR 61505, 3 CFR, 2018 Comp., p. 884.

Subpart E--Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing 
Policy

0
59. Add Sec.  582.511 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  582.511  Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of 
Nongovernmental Organizations' Activities.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all 
transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and 
necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section 
by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the 
nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part.
    (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are 
non-commercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian 
population that fall into one of the following categories:
    (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human 
needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, 
or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance 
for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with 
disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs;
    (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities 
to support rule of law, citizen participation, government 
accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, 
access to

[[Page 78500]]

information, and civil society development projects;
    (3) Activities to support education, including combating 
illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, 
and assisting education reform projects;
    (4) Activities to support non-commercial development projects 
directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food 
security, and water and sanitation;
    (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource 
protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or 
endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural 
resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental 
damage; and
    (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and 
reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, 
and conflict resolution programs.
    (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or 
processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended 
beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this 
part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, 
fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, 
licenses, or public utility services.
    (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to 
authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other 
activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, 
including support for the removal of landmines and economic development 
projects directly benefiting the civilian population.

    Note 1 to Sec.  582.511. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.


0
60. Add Sec.  582.512 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  582.512  Transactions related to the provision of agricultural 
commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and 
components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use.

    (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to 
the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, 
medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical 
devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose 
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part 
are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with 
personal, non-commercial use.
    (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, 
medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows:
    (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, 
agricultural commodities are:
    (i) Products that fall within the term ``agricultural commodity'' 
as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 
U.S.C. 5602); and
    (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as:
    (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; 
live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and 
bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds);
    (B) Seeds for food crops;
    (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or
    (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, 
embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals.
    (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item 
that falls within the definition of the term ``drug'' in section 201 of 
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).
    (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical 
device is an item that falls within the definition of ``device'' in 
section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
321).

    Note 1 to Sec.  582.512. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.

PART 583--GLOBAL MAGNITSKY SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
61. The authority citation for part 583 continues 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, Div. A, Title XII, Subt. F, 130 Stat. 
2533 (22 U.S.C. 2656 note); E.O. 13818, 82 FR 60839, 3 CFR, 2017 
Comp., p. 399.

Subpart E--Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing 
Policy

0
62. Add Sec.  583.511 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  583.511  Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of 
Nongovernmental Organizations' Activities.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all 
transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and 
necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section 
by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the 
nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part.
    (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are 
non-commercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian 
population that fall into one of the following categories:
    (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human 
needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, 
or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance 
for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with 
disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs;
    (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities 
to support rule of law, citizen participation, government 
accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, 
access to information, and civil society development projects;
    (3) Activities to support education, including combating 
illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, 
and assisting education reform projects;
    (4) Activities to support non-commercial development projects 
directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food 
security, and water and sanitation;
    (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource 
protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or 
endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural 
resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental 
damage; and
    (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and 
reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, 
and conflict resolution programs.
    (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or 
processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended 
beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this 
part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, 
fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, 
licenses, or public utility services.
    (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to 
authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other 
activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, 
including support for the removal of landmines and economic development

[[Page 78501]]

projects directly benefiting the civilian population.

    Note 1 to Sec.  583.511. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.


0
63. Add Sec.  583.512 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  583.512  Transactions related to the provision of agricultural 
commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and 
components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use.

    (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to 
the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, 
medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical 
devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose 
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part 
are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with 
personal, non-commercial use.
    (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, 
medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows:
    (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, 
agricultural commodities are:
    (i) Products that fall within the term ``agricultural commodity'' 
as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 
U.S.C. 5602); and
    (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as:
    (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; 
live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and 
bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds);
    (B) Seeds for food crops;
    (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or
    (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, 
embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals.
    (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item 
that falls within the definition of the term ``drug'' in section 201 of 
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).
    (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical 
device is an item that falls within the definition of ``device'' in 
section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
321).

    Note 1 to Sec.  583.512. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.

PART 584--MAGNITSKY ACT SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
64. The authority citation for part 584 continues 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, Title IV, 126 Stat. 1502 (22 U.S.C. 
5811 note).

Subpart E--Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing 
Policy

0
65. Add Sec.  584.512 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  584.512  Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of 
Nongovernmental Organizations' Activities.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all 
transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and 
necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section 
by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the 
nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part.
    (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are 
non-commercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian 
population that fall into one of the following categories:
    (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human 
needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, 
or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance 
for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with 
disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs;
    (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities 
to support rule of law, citizen participation, government 
accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, 
access to information, and civil society development projects;
    (3) Activities to support education, including combating 
illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, 
and assisting education reform projects;
    (4) Activities to support non-commercial development projects 
directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food 
security, and water and sanitation;
    (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource 
protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or 
endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural 
resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental 
damage; and
    (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and 
reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, 
and conflict resolution programs.
    (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or 
processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended 
beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this 
part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, 
fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, 
licenses, or public utility services.
    (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to 
authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other 
activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, 
including support for the removal of landmines and economic development 
projects directly benefiting the civilian population.

    Note 1 to Sec.  584.512. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.


0
66. Add Sec.  584.513 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  584.513  Transactions related to the provision of agricultural 
commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and 
components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use.

    (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to 
the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, 
medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical 
devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose 
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part 
are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with 
personal, non-commercial use.
    (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, 
medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows:
    (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, 
agricultural commodities are:
    (i) Products that fall within the term ``agricultural commodity'' 
as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 
U.S.C. 5602); and
    (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as:
    (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; 
live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and 
bottled

[[Page 78502]]

drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds);
    (B) Seeds for food crops;
    (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or
    (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, 
embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals.
    (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item 
that falls within the definition of the term ``drug'' in section 201 of 
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).
    (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical 
device is an item that falls within the definition of ``device'' in 
section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
321).

    Note 1 to Sec.  584.513. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.

PART 585--HONG KONG-RELATED SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
67. The authority citation for part 585 continues 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 (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); 
E.O. 13936, 85 FR 43413, July 17, 2020.

Subpart E--Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing 
Policy

0
68. Add Sec.  585.511 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  585.511  Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of 
Nongovernmental Organizations' Activities.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all 
transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and 
necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section 
by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the 
nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part.
    (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are 
non-commercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian 
population that fall into one of the following categories:
    (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human 
needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, 
or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance 
for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with 
disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs;
    (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities 
to support rule of law, citizen participation, government 
accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, 
access to information, and civil society development projects;
    (3) Activities to support education, including combating 
illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, 
and assisting education reform projects;
    (4) Activities to support non-commercial development projects 
directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food 
security, and water and sanitation;
    (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource 
protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or 
endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural 
resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental 
damage; and
    (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and 
reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, 
and conflict resolution programs.
    (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or 
processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended 
beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this 
part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, 
fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, 
licenses, or public utility services.
    (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to 
authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other 
activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, 
including support for the removal of landmines and economic development 
projects directly benefiting the civilian population.

    Note 1 to Sec.  585.511. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.


0
69. Add Sec.  585.512 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  585.512   Transactions related to the provision of agricultural 
commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and 
components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use.

    (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to 
the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, 
medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical 
devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose 
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part 
are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with 
personal, non-commercial use.
    (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, 
medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows:
    (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, 
agricultural commodities are:
    (i) Products that fall within the term ``agricultural commodity'' 
as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 
U.S.C. 5602); and
    (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as:
    (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; 
live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and 
bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds);
    (B) Seeds for food crops;
    (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or
    (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, 
embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals.
    (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item 
that falls within the definition of the term ``drug'' in section 201 of 
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).
    (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical 
device is an item that falls within the definition of ``device'' in 
section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
321).

    Note 1 to Sec.  585.512. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.

PART 588--WESTERN BALKANS STABILIZATION REGULATIONS

0
70. The authority citation for part 588 continues 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; E.O. 14033, 86 FR 
43905.

Subpart E--Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing 
Policy

0
71. Add Sec.  588.511 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  588.511  Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of 
Nongovernmental Organizations' Activities.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all 
transactions

[[Page 78503]]

prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and necessary to 
the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section by a 
nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the 
nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part.
    (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are 
non-commercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian 
population that fall into one of the following categories:
    (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human 
needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, 
or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance 
for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with 
disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs;
    (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities 
to support rule of law, citizen participation, government 
accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, 
access to information, and civil society development projects;
    (3) Activities to support education, including combating 
illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, 
and assisting education reform projects;
    (4) Activities to support non-commercial development projects 
directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food 
security, and water and sanitation;
    (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource 
protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or 
endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural 
resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental 
damage; and
    (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and 
reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, 
and conflict resolution programs.
    (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or 
processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended 
beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this 
part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, 
fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, 
licenses, or public utility services.
    (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to 
authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other 
activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, 
including support for the removal of landmines and economic development 
projects directly benefiting the civilian population.

    Note 1 to Sec.  588.511. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.


0
72. Add Sec.  588.512 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  588.512  Transactions related to the provision of agricultural 
commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and 
components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use.

    (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to 
the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, 
medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical 
devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose 
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part 
are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with 
personal, non-commercial use.
    (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, 
medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows:
    (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, 
agricultural commodities are:
    (i) Products that fall within the term ``agricultural commodity'' 
as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 
U.S.C. 5602); and
    (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as:
    (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; 
live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and 
bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds);
    (B) Seeds for food crops;
    (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or
    (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, 
embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals.
    (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item 
that falls within the definition of the term ``drug'' in section 201 of 
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).
    (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical 
device is an item that falls within the definition of ``device'' in 
section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
321).

    Note 1 to Sec.  588.512. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.

PART 590--TRANSNATIONAL CRIMINAL ORGANIZATIONS SANCTIONS 
REGULATIONS

0
73. The authority citation for part 590 continues 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. 13581, 76 FR 44757, 3 CFR, 2011 Comp., p. 260; E.O. 
13863, 84 FR 10255, 3 CFR, 2019 Comp., p. 267.

Subpart E--Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing 
Policy

0
74. Add Sec.  590.512 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  590.512  Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of 
Nongovernmental Organizations' Activities.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all 
transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and 
necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section 
by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the 
nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part.
    (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are 
non-commercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian 
population that fall into one of the following categories:
    (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human 
needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, 
or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance 
for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with 
disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs;
    (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities 
to support rule of law, citizen participation, government 
accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, 
access to information, and civil society development projects;
    (3) Activities to support education, including combating 
illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, 
and assisting education reform projects;
    (4) Activities to support non-commercial development projects 
directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food 
security, and water and sanitation;

[[Page 78504]]

    (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource 
protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or 
endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural 
resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental 
damage; and
    (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and 
reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, 
and conflict resolution programs.
    (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or 
processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended 
beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this 
part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, 
fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, 
licenses, or public utility services.
    (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to 
authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other 
activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, 
including support for the removal of landmines and economic development 
projects directly benefiting the civilian population.

    Note 1 to Sec.  590.512. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.


0
75. Add Sec.  590.513 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  590.513  Transactions related to the provision of agricultural 
commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and 
components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use.

    (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to 
the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, 
medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical 
devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose 
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part 
are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with 
personal, non-commercial use.
    (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, 
medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows:
    (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, 
agricultural commodities are:
    (i) Products that fall within the term ``agricultural commodity'' 
as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 
U.S.C. 5602); and
    (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as:
    (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; 
live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and 
bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds);
    (B) Seeds for food crops;
    (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or
    (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, 
embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals.
    (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item 
that falls within the definition of the term ``drug'' in section 201 of 
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).
    (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical 
device is an item that falls within the definition of ``device'' in 
section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
321).

    Note 1 to Sec.  590.513. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.

PART 594--GLOBAL TERRORISM SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
76. The authority citation for part 594 continues 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. 114-102, 129 Stat. 2205, as 
amended (50 U.S.C. 1701 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); 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; E.O. 13886, 84 FR 48041, 3 
CFR, 2019 Comp., p. 356.

Subpart E--Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing 
Policy

0
77. Add Sec.  594.520 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  594.520  Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of 
Nongovernmental Organizations' Activities.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all 
transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and 
necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section 
by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the 
nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part.
    (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are 
non-commercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian 
population that fall into one of the following categories:
    (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human 
needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, 
or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance 
for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with 
disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs;
    (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities 
to support rule of law, citizen participation, government 
accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, 
access to information, and civil society development projects;
    (3) Activities to support education, including combating 
illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, 
and assisting education reform projects;
    (4) Activities to support non-commercial development projects 
directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food 
security, and water and sanitation;
    (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource 
protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or 
endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural 
resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental 
damage; and
    (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and 
reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, 
and conflict resolution programs.
    (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or 
processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended 
beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this 
part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, 
fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, 
licenses, or public utility services.
    (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to 
authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other 
activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, 
including support for the removal of landmines and economic development 
projects directly benefiting the civilian population.

    Note 1 to Sec.  594.520. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder

[[Page 78505]]

from complying with any other applicable laws or regulations.


0
78. Add Sec.  590.521 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  594.521  Transactions related to the provision of agricultural 
commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and 
components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use.

    (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to 
the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, 
medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical 
devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose 
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part 
are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with 
personal, non-commercial use.
    (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, 
medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows:
    (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, 
agricultural commodities are:
    (i) Products that fall within the term ``agricultural commodity'' 
as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 
U.S.C. 5602); and
    (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as:
    (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; 
live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and 
bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds);
    (B) Seeds for food crops;
    (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or
    (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, 
embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals.
    (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item 
that falls within the definition of the term ``drug'' in section 201 of 
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).
    (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical 
device is an item that falls within the definition of ``device'' in 
section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
321).

    Note 1 to Sec.  594.521. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.

PART 597--FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
79. The authority citation for part 597 continues 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).

Subpart E--Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing 
Policy

0
80. Add Sec.  597.516 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  597.516  Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of 
Nongovernmental Organizations' Activities.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all 
transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and 
necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section 
by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the 
nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part.
    (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are 
non-commercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian 
population that fall into one of the following categories:
    (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human 
needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, 
or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance 
for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with 
disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs;
    (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities 
to support rule of law, citizen participation, government 
accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, 
access to information, and civil society development projects;
    (3) Activities to support education, including combating 
illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, 
and assisting education reform projects;
    (4) Activities to support non-commercial development projects 
directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food 
security, and water and sanitation;
    (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource 
protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or 
endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural 
resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental 
damage; and
    (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and 
reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, 
and conflict resolution programs.
    (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or 
processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended 
beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this 
part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, 
fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, 
licenses, or public utility services.
    (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to 
authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other 
activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, 
including support for the removal of landmines and economic development 
projects directly benefiting the civilian population.

    Note 1 to Sec.  597.516. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.


0
81. Add Sec.  597.517 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  597.517  Transactions related to the provision of agricultural 
commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and 
components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use.

    (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to 
the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, 
medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical 
devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose 
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part 
are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with 
personal, non-commercial use.
    (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, 
medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows:
    (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, 
agricultural commodities are:
    (i) Products that fall within the term ``agricultural commodity'' 
as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 
U.S.C. 5602); and
    (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as:
    (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; 
live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and 
bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds);
    (B) Seeds for food crops;
    (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or
    (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, 
embryos,

[[Page 78506]]

and semen) for the production of food animals.
    (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item 
that falls within the definition of the term ``drug'' in section 201 of 
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).
    (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical 
device is an item that falls within the definition of ``device'' in 
section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
321).

    Note 1 to Sec.  597.517. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.

PART 598--FOREIGN NARCOTICS KINGPIN SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
82. The authority citation for part 598 continues 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 E--Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing 
Policy

0
83. Add Sec.  598.515 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  598.515  Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of 
Nongovernmental Organizations' Activities.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all 
transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and 
necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section 
by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the 
nongovernmental organization is not a specially designated narcotics 
trafficker.
    (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are 
non-commercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian 
population that fall into one of the following categories:
    (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human 
needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, 
or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance 
for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with 
disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs;
    (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities 
to support rule of law, citizen participation, government 
accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, 
access to information, and civil society development projects;
    (3) Activities to support education, including combating 
illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, 
and assisting education reform projects;
    (4) Activities to support non-commercial development projects 
directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food 
security, and water and sanitation;
    (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource 
protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or 
endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural 
resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental 
damage; and
    (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and 
reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, 
and conflict resolution programs.
    (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or 
processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended 
beneficiary of such transfers is a specially designated narcotics 
trafficker, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of 
taxes, fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, 
licenses, or public utility services.
    (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to 
authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other 
activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, 
including support for the removal of landmines and economic development 
projects directly benefiting the civilian population.

    Note 1 to Sec.  598.515. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.


0
84. Add Sec.  598.516 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  598.516  Transactions related to the provision of agricultural 
commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and 
components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use.

    (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to 
the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, 
medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical 
devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual who 
is a specially designated narcotics trafficker are authorized, provided 
the items are in quantities consistent with personal, non-commercial 
use.
    (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, 
medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows:
    (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, 
agricultural commodities are:
    (i) Products that fall within the term ``agricultural commodity'' 
as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 
U.S.C. 5602); and
    (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as:
    (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; 
live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and 
bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds);
    (B) Seeds for food crops;
    (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or
    (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, 
embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals.
    (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item 
that falls within the definition of the term ``drug'' in section 201 of 
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).
    (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical 
device is an item that falls within the definition of ``device'' in 
section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
321).

    Note 1 to Sec.  598.516. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.

PART 599--ILLICIT DRUG TRADE SANCTIONS REGULATIONS

0
85. The authority citation for part 599 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  3 U.S.C. 301; 21 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.; 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. 14059, 86 FR 71549, 
December 15, 2021.

Subpart E--Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing 
Policy

0
86. Add Sec.  599.512 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  599.512  Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of 
Nongovernmental Organizations' Activities.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, all 
transactions prohibited by this part that are ordinarily incident and 
necessary to the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section 
by a nongovernmental organization are authorized, provided that the 
nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or

[[Page 78507]]

interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part.
    (b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are 
non-commercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian 
population that fall into one of the following categories:
    (1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human 
needs, including disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, 
or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance 
for vulnerable or displaced populations, including individuals with 
disabilities and the elderly; and environmental programs;
    (2) Activities to support democracy building, including activities 
to support rule of law, citizen participation, government 
accountability and transparency, human rights and fundamental freedoms, 
access to information, and civil society development projects;
    (3) Activities to support education, including combating 
illiteracy, increasing access to education, international exchanges, 
and assisting education reform projects;
    (4) Activities to support non-commercial development projects 
directly benefiting civilians, including those related to health, food 
security, and water and sanitation;
    (5) Activities to support environmental and natural resource 
protection, including the preservation and protection of threatened or 
endangered species, responsible and transparent management of natural 
resources, and the remediation of pollution or other environmental 
damage; and
    (6) Activities to support disarmament, demobilization, and 
reintegration (DDR) programs and peacebuilding, conflict prevention, 
and conflict resolution programs.
    (c) This section does not authorize funds transfers initiated or 
processed with knowledge or reason to know that the intended 
beneficiary of such transfers is a person blocked pursuant to this 
part, other than for the purpose of effecting the payment of taxes, 
fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of permits, 
licenses, or public utility services.
    (d) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis to 
authorize nongovernmental or other entities to engage in other 
activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population, 
including support for the removal of landmines and economic development 
projects directly benefiting the civilian population.

    Note 1 to Sec.  599.512. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.


0
87. Add Sec.  599.513 to subpart E to read as follows:


Sec.  599.513  Transactions related to the provision of agricultural 
commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and 
components, or software updates for personal, non-commercial use.

    (a) All transactions prohibited by this part that are related to 
the provision, directly or indirectly, of agricultural commodities, 
medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical 
devices, or software updates for medical devices to an individual whose 
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part 
are authorized, provided the items are in quantities consistent with 
personal, non-commercial use.
    (b) For the purposes of this section, agricultural commodities, 
medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows:
    (1) Agricultural commodities. For the purposes of this section, 
agricultural commodities are:
    (i) Products that fall within the term ``agricultural commodity'' 
as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 
U.S.C. 5602); and
    (ii) That are intended for ultimate use as:
    (A) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; 
live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and 
bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds);
    (B) Seeds for food crops;
    (C) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or
    (D) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, 
embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals.
    (2) Medicine. For the purposes of this section, medicine is an item 
that falls within the definition of the term ``drug'' in section 201 of 
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).
    (3) Medical devices. For the purposes of this section, a medical 
device is an item that falls within the definition of ``device'' in 
section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
321).

    Note 1 to Sec.  599.513. This section does not relieve any 
person authorized thereunder from complying with any other 
applicable laws or regulations.


Andrea M. Gacki,
Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control.
[FR Doc. 2022-27639 Filed 12-20-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4810-AL-P
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.