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BILLING CODE 4410–09–P
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
22 CFR Part 126
[Public Notice: 12306]
RIN 1400–AF80
International Traffic in Arms
Regulations: Addition to List of
Proscribed Countries
Regulatory Analysis and Notices
Department of State.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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Administrative Procedure Act
The Department of State is
amending the International Traffic in
Arms Regulations (ITAR) to add
Nicaragua in the list of countries for
which it is the policy of the United
States to deny licenses or other
approvals for exports and imports of
defense services and defense articles,
except as otherwise provided.
DATES: The rule is effective on March
15, 2024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Maria Tatarska, Foreign Affairs Officer,
Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy,
U.S. Department of State, telephone
(771) 205–7671; email
DDTCCustomerService@state.gov
ATTN: Regulatory Change, ITAR
Section 126.1: Nicaragua.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Due to
growing concerns regarding Nicaragua’s
continuing dismantling of democratic
institutions, attacks on civil society, and
increased security cooperation with
Russia, to include support of Russia’s
full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the
Under Secretary of State for Arms
Control and International Security has
determined that it is in the best interests
of U.S. national security and foreign
policy to restrict, with certain
exceptions, the export and import of
defense articles and defense services
destined for or originating in Nicaragua.
This policy reflects the U.S.
government’s opposition to the trade of
arms with Nicaragua and its
authoritarian government dominated by
President Daniel Ortega Saavedra and
his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo
Zambrana. Pursuant to this
determination, the Department is adding
SUMMARY:
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Nicaragua to ITAR § 126.1 in paragraph
(p). The policy of denial toward
Nicaragua applies to licenses or other
approvals for exports and imports of
defense articles or defense services,
except that a license or other approval
may be issued on a case-by-case basis
for non-lethal military equipment
intended solely for humanitarian
assistance, to include natural disaster
relief. Further, in accordance with ITAR
§ 129.7, no broker, as described in ITAR
§ 129.2, may engage in or make a
proposal to engage in brokering
activities subject to the ITAR that
involve Nicaragua without obtaining the
approval of the Directorate of Defense
Trade Controls. Consistent with ITAR
§ 129.7(d), the Department of State will
apply the same policy of denial to such
requests.
This rulemaking is exempt from the
rulemaking requirements of section 553
of the Administrative Procedure Act
(APA) pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(a)(1) as
a military or foreign affairs function of
the United States.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
Since this rule is exempt from the
notice-and-comment provisions of 5
U.S.C. 553, the rule does not require
analysis under the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
This rulemaking does not involve a
mandate that will result in the
expenditure by State, local, and tribal
governments, in the aggregate, or by the
private sector, of $100 million or more
in any year and it will not significantly
or uniquely affect small governments.
Therefore, no actions are deemed
necessary under the provisions of the
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of
1995.
Congressional Review Act
The Department does not believe this
rulemaking is a major rule within the
definition of 5 U.S.C. 804.
Executive Orders 12372 and 13132
This rulemaking does not have
sufficient federalism implications to
require consultations or warrant the
preparation of a federalism summary
impact statement. The regulations
implementing Executive Order 12372
regarding intergovernmental
consultation on Federal programs and
activities do not apply to this
rulemaking.
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Executive Orders 12866, 13563, and
14094
Executive Order 12866, as amended
by Executive Orders 13563 and 14094,
directs agencies to assess all costs and
benefits of available regulatory
alternatives and, if regulation is
necessary, to select regulatory
approaches that maximize net benefits
(including potential economic,
environmental, public health and safety
effects, distributed impacts, and equity).
As a result of this change, certain
exemptions to licensing requirements
will not be available for exports,
reexports, retransfers, and temporary
imports destined for or originating in
Nicaragua. However, a license or other
approval may be issued on a case-bycase basis for non-lethal military
equipment intended solely for
humanitarian assistance, to include
natural disaster relief. Because the scope
of this rule does not impose significant
additional regulatory requirements or
obligations, the Department believes
costs associated with this rule will be
minimal. This rule has been designated
a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ by the
Office and Information and Regulatory
Affairs under Executive Order 12866.
Executive Order 12988
The Department of State has reviewed
this rulemaking in light of Executive
Order 12988 to eliminate ambiguity,
minimize litigation, establish clear legal
standards, and reduce burden.
Executive Order 13175
The Department of State determined
that this rulemaking will not have Tribal
implications, will not impose
substantial direct compliance costs on
Indian Tribal governments, and will not
preempt tribal law. Accordingly,
Executive Order 13175 does not apply
to this rulemaking.
Paperwork Reduction Act
This rulemaking does not impose or
revise any information collections
subject to 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35.
List of Subjects in 22 CFR Part 126
Arms and munitions, Exports.
For the reasons set forth above, title
22, chapter I, subchapter M, part 126 is
amended as follows:
PART 126—GENERAL POLICIES AND
PROVISIONS
1. The authority citation for part 126
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 22 U.S.C. 287c, 2651a, 2752,
2753, 2776, 2778, 2779, 2779a, 2780, 2791,
2797; Sec. 1225, Pub. L. 108–375, 118 Stat.
2091; Sec. 7045, Pub. L. 112–74, 125 Stat.
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1232; Sec. 1250A, Pub. L 116–92, 133 Stat.
1665; Sec. 205, Pub. L. 116–94, 133 Stat.
3052; E.O. 13637, 78 FR 16129, 3 CFR, 2013
Comp., p. 223.
2. Amend § 126.1 by revising table 2
to paragraph (d)(2) and adding
paragraph (p) to read as follows:
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§ 126.1 Prohibited exports, imports, and
sales to or from certain countries.
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(d) * * *
(2) * * *
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TABLE 2 TO PARAGRAPH (d)(2)
Country
Country specific paragraph location
Afghanistan ...................................................................................................................................................
Central African Republic ...............................................................................................................................
Cyprus ...........................................................................................................................................................
Democratic Republic of Congo .....................................................................................................................
Ethiopia .........................................................................................................................................................
Eritrea ...........................................................................................................................................................
Haiti ...............................................................................................................................................................
Iraq ................................................................................................................................................................
Lebanon ........................................................................................................................................................
Libya .............................................................................................................................................................
Nicaragua ......................................................................................................................................................
Russia ...........................................................................................................................................................
Somalia .........................................................................................................................................................
South Sudan .................................................................................................................................................
Sudan ............................................................................................................................................................
Zimbabwe .....................................................................................................................................................
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(p) Nicaragua. It is the policy of the
United States to deny licenses or other
approvals for exports and imports of
defense articles or defense services,
destined for or originating in Nicaragua,
except that a license or other approval
may be issued, on a case-by-case basis,
for non-lethal military equipment
intended solely for humanitarian
assistance, to include natural disaster
relief.
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Bonnie D. Jenkins,
Under Secretary, Arms Control and
International Security, Department of State.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade
Bureau
[Docket No. TTB–2023–0004; T.D. TTB–191;
Ref: Notice No. 223]
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RIN 1513–AC97
Establishment of the Contra Costa
Viticultural Area and Modification of
the San Francisco Bay and Central
Coast Viticultural Areas
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and
Trade Bureau, Treasury.
ACTION: Final rule; Treasury decision.
AGENCY:
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax
and Trade Bureau (TTB) establishes the
SUMMARY:
16:00 Mar 14, 2024
This final rule is effective April
15, 2024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Karen A. Thornton, Regulations and
Rulings Division, Alcohol and Tobacco
Tax and Trade Bureau, 1310 G Street
NW, Box 12, Washington, DC 20005;
phone 202–453–1039, ext. 175.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DATES:
Background on Viticultural Areas
27 CFR Part 9
VerDate Sep<11>2014
approximately 167,146-acre ‘‘Contra
Costa’’ American viticultural area in
Contra Costa County, California.
Additionally, TTB is expanding the
boundaries of the established San
Francisco Bay and Central Coast
viticultural areas to avoid a partial
overlap with the Contra Costa
viticultural area and instead encompass
the entire Contra Costa AVA. TTB
designates viticultural areas to allow
vintners to better describe the origin of
their wines and to allow consumers to
better identify wines they may
purchase.
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TTB Authority
Section 105(e) of the Federal Alcohol
Administration Act (FAA Act), 27
U.S.C. 205(e), authorizes the Secretary
of the Treasury to prescribe regulations
for the labeling of wine, distilled spirits,
and malt beverages. The FAA Act
provides that these regulations should,
among other things, prohibit consumer
deception and the use of misleading
statements on labels, and ensure that
labels provide the consumer with
adequate information as to the identity
and quality of the product. The Alcohol
and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
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pursuant to section 1111(d) of the
Homeland Security Act of 2002,
codified at 6 U.S.C. 531(d). In addition,
the Secretary of the Treasury has
delegated certain administration and
enforcement authorities to TTB through
Treasury Order 120–01.
Part 4 of the TTB regulations (27 CFR
part 4) authorizes TTB to establish
definitive viticultural areas and regulate
the use of their names as appellations of
origin on wine labels and in wine
advertisements. Part 9 of the TTB
regulations (27 CFR part 9) sets forth
standards for the preparation and
submission of petitions for the
establishment or modification of
American viticultural areas (AVAs) and
lists the approved AVAs.
Definition
Section 4.25(e)(1)(i) of the TTB
regulations (27 CFR 4.25(e)(1)(i)) defines
a viticultural area for American wine as
a delimited grape-growing region having
distinguishing features as described in
part 9 of the regulations and, once
approved, a name and a delineated
boundary codified in part 9 of the
regulations. These designations allow
vintners and consumers to attribute a
given quality, reputation, or other
characteristic of a wine made from
grapes grown in an area to the wine’s
geographic origin. The establishment of
AVAs allows vintners to describe more
accurately the origin of their wines to
consumers and helps consumers to
identify wines they may purchase.
Establishment of an AVA is neither an
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
22 CFR Part 126
[Public Notice: 12306]
RIN 1400-AF80
International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Addition to List of
Proscribed Countries
AGENCY: Department of State.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Department of State is amending the International Traffic
in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to add Nicaragua in the list of countries
for which it is the policy of the United States to deny licenses or
other approvals for exports and imports of defense services and defense
articles, except as otherwise provided.
DATES: The rule is effective on March 15, 2024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Maria Tatarska, Foreign Affairs
Officer, Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy, U.S. Department of
State, telephone (771) 205-7671; email [email protected]
ATTN: Regulatory Change, ITAR Section 126.1: Nicaragua.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Due to growing concerns regarding
Nicaragua's continuing dismantling of democratic institutions, attacks
on civil society, and increased security cooperation with Russia, to
include support of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Under
Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security has
determined that it is in the best interests of U.S. national security
and foreign policy to restrict, with certain exceptions, the export and
import of defense articles and defense services destined for or
originating in Nicaragua. This policy reflects the U.S. government's
opposition to the trade of arms with Nicaragua and its authoritarian
government dominated by President Daniel Ortega Saavedra and his wife,
Vice President Rosario Murillo Zambrana. Pursuant to this
determination, the Department is adding Nicaragua to ITAR Sec. 126.1
in paragraph (p). The policy of denial toward Nicaragua applies to
licenses or other approvals for exports and imports of defense articles
or defense services, except that a license or other approval may be
issued on a case-by-case basis for non-lethal military equipment
intended solely for humanitarian assistance, to include natural
disaster relief. Further, in accordance with ITAR Sec. 129.7, no
broker, as described in ITAR Sec. 129.2, may engage in or make a
proposal to engage in brokering activities subject to the ITAR that
involve Nicaragua without obtaining the approval of the Directorate of
Defense Trade Controls. Consistent with ITAR Sec. 129.7(d), the
Department of State will apply the same policy of denial to such
requests.
Regulatory Analysis and Notices
Administrative Procedure Act
This rulemaking is exempt from the rulemaking requirements of
section 553 of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 553(a)(1) as a military or foreign affairs function of the
United States.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
Since this rule is exempt from the notice-and-comment provisions of
5 U.S.C. 553, the rule does not require analysis under the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
This rulemaking does not involve a mandate that will result in the
expenditure by State, local, and tribal governments, in the aggregate,
or by the private sector, of $100 million or more in any year and it
will not significantly or uniquely affect small governments. Therefore,
no actions are deemed necessary under the provisions of the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act of 1995.
Congressional Review Act
The Department does not believe this rulemaking is a major rule
within the definition of 5 U.S.C. 804.
Executive Orders 12372 and 13132
This rulemaking does not have sufficient federalism implications to
require consultations or warrant the preparation of a federalism
summary impact statement. The regulations implementing Executive Order
12372 regarding intergovernmental consultation on Federal programs and
activities do not apply to this rulemaking.
Executive Orders 12866, 13563, and 14094
Executive Order 12866, as amended by Executive Orders 13563 and
14094, directs agencies to assess all costs and benefits of available
regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select
regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential
economic, environmental, public health and safety effects, distributed
impacts, and equity). As a result of this change, certain exemptions to
licensing requirements will not be available for exports, reexports,
retransfers, and temporary imports destined for or originating in
Nicaragua. However, a license or other approval may be issued on a
case-by-case basis for non-lethal military equipment intended solely
for humanitarian assistance, to include natural disaster relief.
Because the scope of this rule does not impose significant additional
regulatory requirements or obligations, the Department believes costs
associated with this rule will be minimal. This rule has been
designated a ``significant regulatory action'' by the Office and
Information and Regulatory Affairs under Executive Order 12866.
Executive Order 12988
The Department of State has reviewed this rulemaking in light of
Executive Order 12988 to eliminate ambiguity, minimize litigation,
establish clear legal standards, and reduce burden.
Executive Order 13175
The Department of State determined that this rulemaking will not
have Tribal implications, will not impose substantial direct compliance
costs on Indian Tribal governments, and will not preempt tribal law.
Accordingly, Executive Order 13175 does not apply to this rulemaking.
Paperwork Reduction Act
This rulemaking does not impose or revise any information
collections subject to 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35.
List of Subjects in 22 CFR Part 126
Arms and munitions, Exports.
For the reasons set forth above, title 22, chapter I, subchapter M,
part 126 is amended as follows:
PART 126--GENERAL POLICIES AND PROVISIONS
0
1. The authority citation for part 126 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 22 U.S.C. 287c, 2651a, 2752, 2753, 2776, 2778, 2779,
2779a, 2780, 2791, 2797; Sec. 1225, Pub. L. 108-375, 118 Stat. 2091;
Sec. 7045, Pub. L. 112-74, 125 Stat.
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1232; Sec. 1250A, Pub. L 116-92, 133 Stat. 1665; Sec. 205, Pub. L.
116-94, 133 Stat. 3052; E.O. 13637, 78 FR 16129, 3 CFR, 2013 Comp.,
p. 223.
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2. Amend Sec. 126.1 by revising table 2 to paragraph (d)(2) and adding
paragraph (p) to read as follows:
Sec. 126.1 Prohibited exports, imports, and sales to or from certain
countries.
* * * * *
(d) * * *
(2) * * *
Table 2 to Paragraph (d)(2)
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Country Country specific paragraph location
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Afghanistan................................... See also paragraph (g) of this section.
Central African Republic...................... See also paragraph (u) of this section.
Cyprus........................................ See also paragraph (r) of this section.
Democratic Republic of Congo.................. See also paragraph (i) of this section.
Ethiopia...................................... See also paragraph (n) of this section.
Eritrea....................................... See also paragraph (h) of this section.
Haiti......................................... See also paragraph (j) of this section.
Iraq.......................................... See also paragraph (f) of this section.
Lebanon....................................... See also paragraph (t) of this section.
Libya......................................... See also paragraph (k) of this section.
Nicaragua..................................... See also paragraph (p) of this section.
Russia........................................ See also paragraph (l) of this section.
Somalia....................................... See also paragraph (m) of this section.
South Sudan................................... See also paragraph (w) of this section.
Sudan......................................... See also paragraph (v) of this section.
Zimbabwe...................................... See also paragraph (s) of this section.
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(p) Nicaragua. It is the policy of the United States to deny
licenses or other approvals for exports and imports of defense articles
or defense services, destined for or originating in Nicaragua, except
that a license or other approval may be issued, on a case-by-case
basis, for non-lethal military equipment intended solely for
humanitarian assistance, to include natural disaster relief.
* * * * *
Bonnie D. Jenkins,
Under Secretary, Arms Control and International Security, Department of
State.
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