Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions, 64973-64981 [2023-20378]

Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 181 / Wednesday, September 20, 2023 / Notices protection through Executive Order, statute, or regulation by Federal, state, or local government, or a federally recognized Indian tribe. An action may be categorically excluded if, although sensitive resources are present, the action would not have the potential to cause significant impacts on those resources (such as construction of a building with its foundation well above a sole-source aquifer or upland surface soil removal on a site that has wetlands). Environmentally sensitive resources include, but are not limited to: (i) Property (such as sites, buildings, structures, and objects) of historic, archeological, or architectural significance designated by a Federal, state, or local government, federally recognized Indian tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization, or property determined to be eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places; (ii) Federally listed threatened or endangered species or their habitat (including critical habitat) or Federallyproposed or candidate species or their habitat (Endangered Species Act); statelisted or state-proposed endangered or threatened species or their habitat; Federally-protected marine mammals and Essential Fish Habitat (Marine Mammal Protection Act; MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act); and otherwise Federally-protected species (such as the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act or the Migratory Bird Treaty Act); (iii) Floodplains and wetlands; (iv) Areas having a special designation such as Federally- and statedesignated wilderness areas, national parks, national monuments, national natural landmarks, wild and scenic rivers, state and Federal wildlife refuges, scenic areas (such as National Scenic and Historic Trails or National Scenic Areas), and marine sanctuaries; (v) Prime or unique farmland, or other farmland of statewide or local importance, as defined at 7 CFR 658.2(a), ‘‘Farmland Protection Policy Act: Definitions,’’ or its successor; (vi) Special sources of water (such as sole-source aquifers, wellhead protection areas, and other water sources that are vital in a region); and (vii) Tundra, coral reefs, or rain forests; or (5) Involve genetically engineered organisms, synthetic biology, governmentally designated noxious weeds, or invasive species, unless the proposed activity would be contained or confined in a manner designed and operated to prevent unauthorized release into the environment and conducted in accordance with applicable requirements, such as those VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:38 Sep 19, 2023 Jkt 259001 of the Department of Agriculture, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the National Institutes of Health. Proposed DOT Category of Actions DOT intends to apply this categorical exclusion to any DOT EV charging station project undertaken directly by DOT, to any EV charger action requiring an approval by DOT, or to any project that is financed in whole or in part through Federal funds made available by DOT (including the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program or the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program). The CE allows for the installation, modification, operation, and removal of EV charging stations. DOT will consider each proposal for EV charging stations to ensure that the proposal is within the scope of the CE. DOT intends to apply this CE in a manner consistent with DOE’s application—to the same types of proposals (which have included a wide variety of locations on and off Federal property, differences in local conditions, various numbers of EV charging stations per proposal, and different types of equipment and technologies including Level 1, Level 2, and DC Fast Charging stations). III. Consideration of Extraordinary Circumstances When applying this CE, DOT will evaluate the proposals to ensure evaluation of integral elements listed above. In addition, in considering extraordinary circumstances, DOT will consider whether the proposed action has the potential to result in significant effects as described in DOE’s extraordinary circumstances listed at 10 CFR 1021.410(b)(2). DOE defines extraordinary circumstances as unique situations presented by specific proposals, including, but not limited to, scientific controversy about the environmental effects of the proposal; uncertain effects or effects involving unique or unknown risks; and unresolved conflicts concerning alternative uses of available resources. In addition, DOT will also consider if there are any extraordinary circumstances with regards to section 4(f). IV. Consultation With DOE and Determination of Appropriateness DOT and DOE consulted on the appropriateness of DOT’s adoption of the CE from June 2023 through early August 2023. DOT and DOE’s consultation included a review of DOE’s experience developing and applying the CE, as well as the types of actions for PO 00000 Frm 00093 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 64973 which DOT plans to utilize the CE. These DOT actions are very similar to the type of projects that DOE funds and therefore the impacts of DOT projects will be very similar to the impacts of DOE projects, which are not significant, absent the existence of extraordinary circumstances that could involve potentially significant impacts. Therefore, DOT has determined that its proposed use of the CE as described in this notice would be appropriate. Additional documentation of DOE and DOT’s consultation is available upon request. V. Notice to the Public and Documentation of Adoption This notice serves to identify to the public and document DOT’s adoption of DOE’s CE for electric vehicle charging stations. The notice identifies the types of actions to which DOT will apply the CE, as well as the considerations that DOT will use in determining whether an action is within the scope of the CE. Issued under authority delegated in 49 CFR 1.25(b). Carlos Monje, Jr., Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy, U.S. Department of Transportation. [FR Doc. 2023–20238 Filed 9–19–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions 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 that have been placed on OFAC’s List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC’s determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. DATES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for applicable date(s). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OFAC: Bradley T. Smith, Director, tel.: 202–622–6922; 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 181 / Wednesday, September 20, 2023 / Notices Compliance & Evaluation, tel.: 202–622– 2490. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: programs are available on OFAC’s website (https://www.treasury.gov/ofac). Electronic Availability The SDN List and additional information concerning OFAC sanctions On September 15, 2023, OFAC determined that the property and interests in property subject to U.S. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:38 Sep 19, 2023 Jkt 259001 Notice of OFAC Action(s) jurisdiction of the following persons are blocked under the relevant sanctions authorities listed below. 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Bradley T. Smith, Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of the Treasury. [FR Doc. 2023–20378 Filed 9–19–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–C DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Multiple Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Information Collection Requests Departmental Offices, U.S. Department of the Treasury. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice. The Department of the Treasury will submit the following information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, on or after the date of publication of this notice. The public is invited to submit comments on these requests. SUMMARY: Comments should be received on or before October 20, 2023 to be assured of consideration. DATES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. ADDRESSES: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the submissions may be obtained from Melody Braswell by emailing PRA@treasury.gov, calling (202) 622–1035, or viewing the entire information collection request at www.reginfo.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:38 Sep 19, 2023 Jkt 259001 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 1. Title: Form W–8BEN—Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting (Individual), Form W–8BEN– E—Certificate of Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting (Entities), Form W–8ECI—Certificate of Foreign Person’s Claim That Income Is Effectively Connected With the Conduct of a Trade or Business in the United States, Form W–8EXP—Certificate of Foreign Government or Other Foreign Organization for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting, Form W– 8IMY—Certificate of Foreign Intermediary, Foreign Flow-Through Entity, or Certain U.S. Branches for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting. OMB Number: 1545–1621. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Form W–8BEN is used for certain types of income to establish that the person is a foreign person, is the beneficial owner of the income for which Form W–8BEN is being provided and, if applicable, to claim a reduced rate of, or exemption from, withholding as a resident of a foreign country with which the United States has an income tax treaty. Form W–8ECI is used to establish that the person is a foreign person and the beneficial owner of the income for which Form W–8ECI is being provided, and to claim that the income is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business within the United States. Form W–8EXP is used by a foreign government, international organization, foreign central bank of issue, foreign tax-exempt organization, or foreign private foundation. The form is used by such persons to establish foreign status, to claim that the person is the beneficial owner of the income for which Form W–8EXP is given and, if applicable, to claim a reduced rate of, or exemption from, withholding. In addition, a withholding qualified holder under IRC PO 00000 Frm 00101 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 64981 section 1445 may use a Form W–8EXP to establish that it is treated as a U.S. person and claim an exemption to withholding pursuant to IRC section 897(l) (relating to qualified foreign pension funds). Form W–8IMY is provided to a withholding agent or payer by a foreign intermediary, foreign partnership, and certain U.S. branches to make representations regarding the status of beneficial owners or to transmit appropriate documentation to the withholding agent. Treasury Regulations section 1.1441–1(e)(4)(iv) provides that a withholding agent may establish a system for a beneficial owner to electronically furnish a Form W–8 or an acceptable substitute Form W–8. Form Number: W–8BEN, W–8BEN–E, W–8ECI, W–8EXP, and W–8IMY. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit organizations; Individuals or Households; Not-for-profit institutions. Frequency of Response: Annually. Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,390,700. Estimated Total Number of Annual Responses: 3,390,700. Estimated Time per Respondent: 7.42 hours to 29.85 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 30,562,902. 2. Title: Tax-Exempt Organization Complaint (Referral). OMB Number: 1545–New. Type of Review: Existing IC in use that does not contain an OMB control number. Abstract: This request covers the taxpayer burden with Form 13909, TaxExempt Organization Complaint (Referral). Form 13909 is used by individuals to submit a complaint about tax-exempt organizations. The information provided on this form will help the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) determine if there has been a violation of federal tax law. Document Number: 13909. Current Actions: Request for OMB approval of an existing Information Collection (IC) tool in use without a proper OMB approval number. E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1 EN20SE23.007</GPH> Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 181 / Wednesday, September 20, 2023 / Notices

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 181 (Wednesday, September 20, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64973-64981]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-20378]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Office of Foreign Assets Control


Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions

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 that have 
been placed on OFAC's List of Specially Designated Nationals and 
Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one 
or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and 
interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are 
blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in 
transactions with them.

DATES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for applicable date(s).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OFAC: Bradley T. Smith, Director, 
tel.: 202-622-6922; 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

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Compliance & Evaluation, tel.: 202-622-2490.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Electronic Availability

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

Notice of OFAC Action(s)

    On September 15, 2023, OFAC determined that the property and 
interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of the following 
persons are blocked under the relevant sanctions authorities listed 
below.
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    Dated: September 15, 2023.
Bradley T. Smith,
Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of the 
Treasury.
[FR Doc. 2023-20378 Filed 9-19-23; 8:45 am]
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