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or date-stamped on or before the 30th
day after the date of delivery.
(ii) Extensions of time for response. If
a due date falls on a Federal holiday or
weekend, that due date is extended to
include the following business day. Any
other extensions of time will be granted,
at the discretion of OFAC, only upon
specific request to OFAC.
(3) Form and method of response. A
response to an initial Finding of
Violation need not be in any particular
form, but it must be typewritten and
signed by the alleged violator or a
representative thereof (electronic
signature is acceptable), contain
information sufficient to indicate that it
is in response to the initial Finding of
Violation, and include the OFAC
identification number listed on the
initial Finding of Violation. The
response must be sent to OFAC’s
Enforcement Division by mail or courier
or email and must be postmarked or
date-stamped in accordance with
paragraph (b)(2) of this section.
(4) Information that should be
included in response. Any response
should set forth in detail why the
alleged violator either believes that a
violation of the regulations in this part
did not occur and/or why a Finding of
Violation is otherwise unwarranted
under the circumstances, with reference
to the General Factors Affecting
Administrative Action set forth in the
Guidelines contained in appendix A to
part 501 of this chapter. The response
should include all documentary or other
evidence available to the alleged
violator that supports the arguments set
forth in the response. OFAC will
consider all relevant materials
submitted in the response.
(c) Determination—(1) Determination
that a Finding of Violation is warranted.
If, after considering the response, OFAC
determines that a final Finding of
Violation should be issued, OFAC will
issue a final Finding of Violation that
will inform the violator of its decision.
A final Finding of Violation shall
constitute final agency action. The
violator has the right to seek judicial
review of that final agency action in
Federal district court.
(2) Determination that a Finding of
Violation is not warranted. If, after
considering the response, OFAC
determines a Finding of Violation is not
warranted, then OFAC will inform the
alleged violator of its decision not to
issue a final Finding of Violation.
Guidelines contained in appendix A to part
501 of this chapter.
Note 1 to paragraph (c)(2). A
determination by OFAC that a final Finding
of Violation is not warranted does not
preclude OFAC from pursuing other
enforcement actions consistent with the
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(d) Representation. A representative
of the alleged violator may act on behalf
of the alleged violator, but any oral
communication with OFAC prior to a
written submission regarding the
specific alleged violations contained in
the initial Finding of Violation must be
preceded by a written letter of
representation, unless the initial
Finding of Violation was served upon
the alleged violator in care of the
representative.
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542.305, 542.403, 542.404, 542.408, 542.504,
542.505, 542.506, 542.509, 542.510, 542.512,
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forth above, in 31 CFR part 542, remove
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Office of Foreign Assets Control
31 CFR Part 587
Publication of Russian Harmful
Foreign Activities Sanctions
Regulations Determinations
Office of Foreign Assets
Control, Treasury.
ACTION: Publication of two
determinations.
AGENCY:
The Department of the
Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets
Control (OFAC) is publishing one
determination issued pursuant to a
March 11, 2022 Executive Order, as
amended on December 22, 2023, and
one determination issued pursuant to an
April 6, 2022 Executive Order. The
determinations were previously issued
on OFAC’s website.
DATES: The determination pursuant to
Executive Order 14068, as amended,
and the determination pursuant to
Executive Order 14071 were issued on
April 12, 2024. See SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION for additional relevant
dates.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
OFAC: Assistant Director for Licensing,
202–622–2480; Assistant Director for
Regulatory Affairs, 202–622–4855; or
Assistant Director for Compliance, 202–
622–2490.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
Electronic Availability
This document and additional
information concerning OFAC are
available on OFAC’s website: https://
ofac.treasury.gov.
Background
On March 11, 2022, the President,
invoking the authority of, inter alia, the
International Emergency Economic
Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.)
(IEEPA), issued Executive Order (E.O.)
14068, ‘‘Prohibiting Certain Imports,
Exports, and New Investment With
Respect to Continued Russian
Federation Aggression’’ (87 FR 14381,
March 15, 2022). Among other
prohibitions, E.O. 14068 section 1(a)(i)
prohibits the importation into the
United States of the following products
of Russian Federation origin: fish,
seafood, and preparations thereof;
alcoholic beverages; non-industrial
diamonds; and any other products of
Russian Federation origin as may be
determined by the Secretary of the
Treasury, in consultation with the
Secretary of State and the Secretary of
Commerce.
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On December 22, 2023, the President,
invoking the authority of, inter alia,
IEEPA, issued E.O. 14114, ‘‘Taking
Additional Steps With Respect to the
Russian Federation’s Harmful
Activities’’ (88 FR 89271, December 26,
2023). Among other things, E.O. 14114
amends E.O.14068 by striking paragraph
(a)(i) of section 1 and inserting, in lieu
thereof, new language in subsections
(a)(i)(A) through (D).
Section 1(a)(i)(A) of E.O. 14068 as
amended prohibits the importation and
entry into the United States, including
importation for admission into a foreign
trade zone located in the United States,
of the following products of Russian
Federation origin: fish, seafood, and
preparations thereof; alcoholic
beverages; non-industrial diamonds;
and any other products of Russian
Federation origin, as may be determined
by the Secretary of the Treasury, in
consultation with the Secretary of State
and the Secretary of Commerce.
On April 6, 2022, the President,
invoking the authority of, inter alia,
IEEPA, issued E.O. 14071 of April 6,
2022, ‘‘Prohibiting New Investment in
and Certain Services to the Russian
Federation in Response to Continued
Russian Federation Aggression’’ (87 FR
20999, April 8, 2022). Among other
prohibitions, section 1(a)(ii) of E.O.
14071 prohibits the exportation,
reexportation, sale, or supply, directly
or indirectly, from the United States, or
by a United States person, wherever
located, of any category of services as
may be determined by the Secretary of
the Treasury, in consultation with the
Secretary of State, to any person located
in the Russian Federation.
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Determination Pursuant to Section
1(a)(i)(A) of E.O. 14068
On April 12, 2024, pursuant to
delegated authority, the Director of
OFAC, in consultation with the
Department of State and the Department
of Commerce, issued ‘‘Determination
Pursuant to Section 1(a)(i)(A) of
Executive Order 14068,’’ which
determined that the prohibitions in
section 1(a)(i)(A) of E.O. 14068 as
amended shall apply to aluminum,
copper, and nickel of Russian
Federation origin.
Determination Pursuant to Section
1(a)(ii) of E.O. 14071
Also on April 12, 2024, pursuant to
delegated authority, the Director of
OFAC in consultation with the
Department of State issued
‘‘Determination Pursuant to Sections
1(a)(ii) of Executive Order 14071,’’
which determined that the prohibitions
in section 1(a)(ii) of E.O. 14071 shall
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apply to the following categories of
services: warranting services for
aluminum, copper, or nickel of Russian
Federation origin on a global metal
exchange; and services to acquire
aluminum, copper, or nickel of Russian
Federation origin as part of physical
settlement of a derivative contract
(collectively, ‘‘Covered Metals
Acquisition Services’’).
Each determination was made
available on OFAC’s website (https://
ofac.treasury.gov) when it was issued.
The text of these determinations is
below.
OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL
Determination Pursuant to Section 1(a)(i)(A)
of Executive Order 14068
Prohibitions Related to Imports of
Aluminum, Copper, and Nickel of Russian
Federation Origin
Pursuant to sections 1(a)(i)(A), 1(b), and 5
of Executive Order (E.O.) 14068 of March 11,
2022 (‘‘Prohibiting Certain Imports, Exports,
and New Investment With Respect to
Continued Russian Federation Aggression’’),
as amended by E.O. 14114 of December 22,
2023 (‘‘Taking Additional Steps With Respect
to the Russian Federation’s Harmful
Activities’’), and 31 CFR 587.802, and in
consultation with the Department of State
and the Department of Commerce, I hereby
determine that the prohibitions in section
1(a)(i)(A) of E.O. 14068 shall apply to
aluminum, copper, and nickel of Russian
Federation origin.
As a result, the importation and entry into
the United States, including importation for
admission into a foreign trade zone located
in the United States, of aluminum, copper,
and nickel of Russian Federation origin is
prohibited, except to the extent provided by
law, or unless licensed or otherwise
authorized by the Office of Foreign Assets
Control.
This determination excludes aluminum,
copper, and nickel of Russian Federation
origin that was produced prior to April 13,
2024.
Bradley T. Smith,
Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control.
April 12, 2024.
OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL
Determination Pursuant to Section 1(a)(ii) of
Executive Order 14071
Prohibitions on Certain Services for the
Acquisition of Aluminum, Copper, or Nickel
of Russian Federation Origin
Pursuant to sections 1(a)(ii), 1(b), and 5 of
Executive Order (E.O.) 14071 of April 6, 2022
(‘‘Prohibiting New Investment in and Certain
Services to the Russian Federation in
Response to Continued Russian Federation
Aggression’’) and 31 CFR 587.802, and in
consultation with the Department of State, I
hereby determine that the prohibitions in
section 1(a)(ii) of E.O. 14071 shall apply to
the following categories of services:
warranting services for aluminum, copper, or
nickel of Russian Federation origin on a
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global metal exchange; and services to
acquire aluminum, copper, or nickel of
Russian Federation origin as part of physical
settlement of a derivative contract
(collectively, ‘‘Covered Metals Acquisition
Services’’).
As a result, the following activities are
prohibited, except to the extent provided by
law, or unless licensed or otherwise
authorized by the Office of Foreign Assets
Control:
The exportation, reexportation, sale, or
supply, directly or indirectly, from the
United States, or by a United States person,
wherever located, of any of the Covered
Metals Acquisition Services to any person
located in the Russian Federation.
This determination excludes Covered
Metals Acquisition Services related to
aluminum, copper, or nickel that was
produced prior to April 13, 2024.
Bradley T. Smith,
Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control.
April 12, 2024.
Bradley T. Smith,
Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Office of Foreign Assets Control
31 CFR Part 587
Publication of Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions
Regulations Determinations
AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury.
ACTION: Publication of two determinations.
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SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets
Control (OFAC) is publishing one determination issued pursuant to a
March 11, 2022 Executive Order, as amended on December 22, 2023, and
one determination issued pursuant to an April 6, 2022 Executive Order.
The determinations were previously issued on OFAC's website.
DATES: The determination pursuant to Executive Order 14068, as amended,
and the determination pursuant to Executive Order 14071 were issued on
April 12, 2024. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for additional relevant
dates.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OFAC: Assistant Director for
Licensing, 202-622-2480; Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs,
202-622-4855; or Assistant Director for Compliance, 202-622-2490.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Electronic Availability
This document and additional information concerning OFAC are
available on OFAC's website: https://ofac.treasury.gov.
Background
On March 11, 2022, the President, invoking the authority of, inter
alia, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701
et seq.) (IEEPA), issued Executive Order (E.O.) 14068, ``Prohibiting
Certain Imports, Exports, and New Investment With Respect to Continued
Russian Federation Aggression'' (87 FR 14381, March 15, 2022). Among
other prohibitions, E.O. 14068 section 1(a)(i) prohibits the
importation into the United States of the following products of Russian
Federation origin: fish, seafood, and preparations thereof; alcoholic
beverages; non-industrial diamonds; and any other products of Russian
Federation origin as may be determined by the Secretary of the
Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary
of Commerce.
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On December 22, 2023, the President, invoking the authority of,
inter alia, IEEPA, issued E.O. 14114, ``Taking Additional Steps With
Respect to the Russian Federation's Harmful Activities'' (88 FR 89271,
December 26, 2023). Among other things, E.O. 14114 amends E.O.14068 by
striking paragraph (a)(i) of section 1 and inserting, in lieu thereof,
new language in subsections (a)(i)(A) through (D).
Section 1(a)(i)(A) of E.O. 14068 as amended prohibits the
importation and entry into the United States, including importation for
admission into a foreign trade zone located in the United States, of
the following products of Russian Federation origin: fish, seafood, and
preparations thereof; alcoholic beverages; non-industrial diamonds; and
any other products of Russian Federation origin, as may be determined
by the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of
State and the Secretary of Commerce.
On April 6, 2022, the President, invoking the authority of, inter
alia, IEEPA, issued E.O. 14071 of April 6, 2022, ``Prohibiting New
Investment in and Certain Services to the Russian Federation in
Response to Continued Russian Federation Aggression'' (87 FR 20999,
April 8, 2022). Among other prohibitions, section 1(a)(ii) of E.O.
14071 prohibits the exportation, reexportation, sale, or supply,
directly or indirectly, from the United States, or by a United States
person, wherever located, of any category of services as may be
determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the
Secretary of State, to any person located in the Russian Federation.
Determination Pursuant to Section 1(a)(i)(A) of E.O. 14068
On April 12, 2024, pursuant to delegated authority, the Director of
OFAC, in consultation with the Department of State and the Department
of Commerce, issued ``Determination Pursuant to Section 1(a)(i)(A) of
Executive Order 14068,'' which determined that the prohibitions in
section 1(a)(i)(A) of E.O. 14068 as amended shall apply to aluminum,
copper, and nickel of Russian Federation origin.
Determination Pursuant to Section 1(a)(ii) of E.O. 14071
Also on April 12, 2024, pursuant to delegated authority, the
Director of OFAC in consultation with the Department of State issued
``Determination Pursuant to Sections 1(a)(ii) of Executive Order
14071,'' which determined that the prohibitions in section 1(a)(ii) of
E.O. 14071 shall apply to the following categories of services:
warranting services for aluminum, copper, or nickel of Russian
Federation origin on a global metal exchange; and services to acquire
aluminum, copper, or nickel of Russian Federation origin as part of
physical settlement of a derivative contract (collectively, ``Covered
Metals Acquisition Services'').
Each determination was made available on OFAC's website (https://ofac.treasury.gov) when it was issued. The text of these determinations
is below.
OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL
Determination Pursuant to Section 1(a)(i)(A) of Executive Order 14068
Prohibitions Related to Imports of Aluminum, Copper, and Nickel of
Russian Federation Origin
Pursuant to sections 1(a)(i)(A), 1(b), and 5 of Executive Order
(E.O.) 14068 of March 11, 2022 (``Prohibiting Certain Imports,
Exports, and New Investment With Respect to Continued Russian
Federation Aggression''), as amended by E.O. 14114 of December 22,
2023 (``Taking Additional Steps With Respect to the Russian
Federation's Harmful Activities''), and 31 CFR 587.802, and in
consultation with the Department of State and the Department of
Commerce, I hereby determine that the prohibitions in section
1(a)(i)(A) of E.O. 14068 shall apply to aluminum, copper, and nickel
of Russian Federation origin.
As a result, the importation and entry into the United States,
including importation for admission into a foreign trade zone
located in the United States, of aluminum, copper, and nickel of
Russian Federation origin is prohibited, except to the extent
provided by law, or unless licensed or otherwise authorized by the
Office of Foreign Assets Control.
This determination excludes aluminum, copper, and nickel of
Russian Federation origin that was produced prior to April 13, 2024.
Bradley T. Smith,
Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control.
April 12, 2024.
OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL
Determination Pursuant to Section 1(a)(ii) of Executive Order 14071
Prohibitions on Certain Services for the Acquisition of Aluminum,
Copper, or Nickel of Russian Federation Origin
Pursuant to sections 1(a)(ii), 1(b), and 5 of Executive Order
(E.O.) 14071 of April 6, 2022 (``Prohibiting New Investment in and
Certain Services to the Russian Federation in Response to Continued
Russian Federation Aggression'') and 31 CFR 587.802, and in
consultation with the Department of State, I hereby determine that
the prohibitions in section 1(a)(ii) of E.O. 14071 shall apply to
the following categories of services: warranting services for
aluminum, copper, or nickel of Russian Federation origin on a global
metal exchange; and services to acquire aluminum, copper, or nickel
of Russian Federation origin as part of physical settlement of a
derivative contract (collectively, ``Covered Metals Acquisition
Services'').
As a result, the following activities are prohibited, except to
the extent provided by law, or unless licensed or otherwise
authorized by the Office of Foreign Assets Control:
The exportation, reexportation, sale, or supply, directly or
indirectly, from the United States, or by a United States person,
wherever located, of any of the Covered Metals Acquisition Services
to any person located in the Russian Federation.
This determination excludes Covered Metals Acquisition Services
related to aluminum, copper, or nickel that was produced prior to
April 13, 2024.
Bradley T. Smith,
Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control.
April 12, 2024.
Bradley T. Smith,
Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control.
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