Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action, 4293-4294 [2023-01343]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 15 / Tuesday, January 24, 2023 / Notices transportation industry. Include responses to the following questions: Is the concept unique? Are the anticipated beneficiaries clearly identified? Were human trafficking survivors consulted in the development of the project and/ or how will survivor input be included in project implementation? Are the anticipated resources and costs outlined in detail? Can the project be implemented in a way requiring a finite amount of resources (e.g., the submission has fixed costs, low or no marginal costs, and a clear path to implementation and scale beyond an initial investment)? For impact and measurability, include a description of how the project will be evaluated, and its potential impact on human trafficking in the transportation industry. Include responses to the following questions: How will the project’s impact be measured? How will the project contribute to countertrafficking efforts in the transportation sector? If not a national project, can the project be scaled nationally? 8. Partners If applicable, list the partners who will be engaged in project development and/or implementation, including a brief background for each. 9. Letters of Support 10. Supporting Documents (No Page Limit) tkelley on DSK125TN23PROD with NOTICES The paper(s) and/or technologies, programs, video/audio files, and other related materials, describing the project and addressing the selection criteria. As applicable, this can include a description of success of a previous or similar project and/or documentation of impact. DOT may request additional information, including supporting documentation, more detailed contact information, releases of liability, and statements of authenticity to guarantee the originality of the work. Failure to respond in a timely manner may result in disqualification. Initial Screening The Office of International Transportation and Trade will initially review applications to determine that all required submission elements are included, and to determine compliance with eligibility requirements. 19:17 Jan 23, 2023 Jkt 259001 Technical Merit • Presents a clear understanding of the issue of human trafficking in the transportation industry and utilizes a trauma-informed, victim-centered approach. • Presents a logical and workable solution and approach to addressing human trafficking in the transportation industry. • Survivors of human trafficking were consulted in the development of the project concept and survivor input is outlined in the description of project implementation. Originality • The concept is new or a variation of an existing idea. • The concept possesses and clearly describes its unique merits. You may submit supporting letters, which may be from subject matter experts or industry, and may address the technical merit of the concept, originality, impact, practicality, measurability and/or applicability. VerDate Sep<11>2014 Evaluation After the Initial Screening, the Office of International Transportation and Trade, with input from the relevant Operating Administrations, will judge entries based on the factors described below: technical merit, originality, impact, practicality, measurability, and applicability. All factors are equally important and will be given consideration. The Secretary will make the final selection. The Department reserves the right to not award the prize if the selecting officials believe that no submission demonstrates sufficient potential for sufficient transformative impact. Impact/Measurability • The project can make a significant impact and/or contribution to the fight against human trafficking in the transportation industry. • The project clearly describes the breadth of impact. • The submission clearly outlines how the project will be measured. • The project will result in measurable improvements. Practicality • The project clearly identifies anticipated beneficiaries of the project. • The project clearly outlines anticipated resources and all costs to be incurred by executing the concept. • The project can be implemented in a way that requires a finite amount of resources (specifically, the submission has fixed costs, low or no marginal costs, and a clear path to implementation and scale beyond an initial investment). Applicability • The project is national and/or can be scaled nationally. PO 00000 Frm 00143 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4293 Award Up to three winning entries are expected to be announced. The firstplace winner will receive up to a $50,000 cash prize. A plaque with the first-place winner(s) name and the date of the award will be on display at the U.S. Department of Transportation, and a display copy of the plaque(s) will be sent to the first-place award winner’s headquarters. At the discretion of the Secretary, up to two additional plaques may be awarded to recognize two runners up. At the Department’s discretion, DOT may pay for invitational travel expenses to Washington, DC for up to two individuals or representatives of the first-place winning organization and runners up organizations, should selectees be invited to present their project(s) for DOT officials. Authority: 15 U.S.C. 3719 (America COMPETES Act). Issued in Washington, DC, on January 19, 2023. Carol Annette Petsonk, Assistant Secretary, Aviation and International Affairs, U.S. Department of Transportation. [FR Doc. 2023–01324 Filed 1–23–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons whose property and interests in property have been unblocked and removed from the List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). Their property and interests in property are no longer blocked, and U.S. persons are no longer generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. DATES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for applicable date. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OFAC: Andrea Gacki, Director, tel.: 202–622–2480; Associate Director for Global Targeting, tel: 202–622–2420; Assistant Director for Licensing, tel.: 202–622–2480; Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs, tel.: 202–622–4855; or Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance & Evaluation, tel.: 202–622– 2490. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\24JAN1.SGM 24JAN1 4294 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 15 / Tuesday, January 24, 2023 / Notices Electronic Availability The SDN List and additional information concerning OFAC sanctions programs are available on OFAC’s website (www.treasury.gov/ofac). tkelley on DSK125TN23PROD with NOTICES Notice of OFAC Action On January 19, 2023, OFAC determined that the following person, who had been designated pursuant to Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, ‘‘Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:17 Jan 23, 2023 Jkt 259001 Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism,’’ should be removed from the SDN List, and that the property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of the following person are unblocked, and all otherwise lawful transactions involving U.S. persons are no longer prohibited. Individual 1. KHALIFEH, Hanna Elias (a.k.a. KHALIFAH, Hanna; a.k.a. KHALIFE, Hanna), Midan Street, Mazraat Yachouh, Metn, PO 00000 Frm 00144 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 Lebanon; Asaad Karam Building, Midan Street, Mazraat Yachouh, Lebanon; DOB 09 Jul 1955; nationality Lebanon; Additional Sanctions Information—Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations; Passport RL2033216 (Lebanon) (individual) [SDGT]. Dated: January 19, 2023. Andrea M. Gacki, Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of the Treasury. [FR Doc. 2023–01343 Filed 1–23–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P E:\FR\FM\24JAN1.SGM 24JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 15 (Tuesday, January 24, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4293-4294]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-01343]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Office of Foreign Assets Control


Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action

AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets 
Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons whose 
property and interests in property have been unblocked and removed from 
the List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List 
(SDN List). Their property and interests in property are no longer 
blocked, and U.S. persons are no longer generally prohibited from 
engaging in transactions with them.

DATES: See Supplementary Information section for applicable date.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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Electronic Availability

    The SDN List and additional information concerning OFAC sanctions 
programs are available on OFAC's website (www.treasury.gov/ofac).

Notice of OFAC Action

    On January 19, 2023, OFAC determined that the following person, who 
had been designated pursuant to Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 
2001, ``Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who 
Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism,'' should be removed 
from the SDN List, and that the property and interests in property 
subject to U.S. jurisdiction of the following person are unblocked, and 
all otherwise lawful transactions involving U.S. persons are no longer 
prohibited.

Individual

    1. KHALIFEH, Hanna Elias (a.k.a. KHALIFAH, Hanna; a.k.a. 
KHALIFE, Hanna), Midan Street, Mazraat Yachouh, Metn, Lebanon; Asaad 
Karam Building, Midan Street, Mazraat Yachouh, Lebanon; DOB 09 Jul 
1955; nationality Lebanon; Additional Sanctions Information--Subject 
to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions 
Regulations; Passport RL2033216 (Lebanon) (individual) [SDGT].

    Dated: January 19, 2023.
Andrea M. Gacki,
Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of the 
Treasury.
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