Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions, 67154-67155 [2024-18452]

Download as PDF 67154 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 160 / Monday, August 19, 2024 / Notices a certification of a proposed license for the export of firearms, parts, and components controlled under Category 1 of the U.S. Munitions List in the amount of $1,000,000 or more. The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the export of fully automatic machine guns and spare barrels to Lithuania. The U.S. government is prepared to license the export of these items having considered political, military, economic, human rights, and arms control considerations. More detailed information is contained in the formal certification which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could cause competitive harm to the U.S. firm concerned. Recipients: Speaker of the House of Representatives House Committee on Foreign Affairs Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Sincerely, Naz Durakoğlu, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs. December 13, 2023 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Congressional Notification Transmittal Letter Please find enclosed the following notification from the Department of State. Department Notification Number: DDTC 23–060. Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, please find enclosed a certification of a proposed license amendment for the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in the amount of $100,000,000 or more. The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services to Japan to support the operation, installation, provisioning of organizational level maintenance, and the intermediate level maintenance of a ship-based weapon system. The U.S. government is prepared to license the export of these items having taken into account political, military, economic, human rights, and arms control considerations. More detailed information is contained in the formal certification which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could cause competitive harm to the U.S. firm concerned. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:07 Aug 16, 2024 Jkt 262001 Recipients: Speaker of the House of Representatives House Committee on Foreign Affairs Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Sincerely, Naz Durakoğlu, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs. Michael J. Vaccaro, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2024–18502 Filed 8–16–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–25–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 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 Smith, Director, tel.: 202–622–2490; 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: 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 Actions On July 25, 2024, 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. PO 00000 Frm 00098 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Individuals 1. BISIMWA, Bertrand, North Kivu, Congo, Democratic Republic of the; Uganda; DOB 08 Sep 1972; POB Bukavu, South Kivu, Congo, Democratic Republic of the; nationality Congo, Democratic Republic of the; Gender Male (individual) [DRCONGO]. Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii)(E)(ii) of Executive Order (E.O.) 13413 of October 27, 2006, ‘‘Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo,’’ as amended by E.O. 13671 of July 8, 2014, ‘‘Taking Additional Steps To Address the National Emergency With Respect to the Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’’ (E.O. 13413, as amended) for being a leader of M23, an entity whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13413, as amended. 2. NANGAA, Corneille Yobeluo (a.k.a. YOBELUO, Corneille Nangaa), Boulevard Biangala, No. 36 Q, Salongo Sud C, Lemba, Kinshasa, Congo, Democratic Republic of the; North Kivu, Congo, Democratic Republic of the; Uganda; 34 Tshatshi Avenue, Gombe, Kinshasa, Congo, Democratic Republic of the; DOB 09 Jul 1970; POB Bagboya, Haut-Uele, Congo, Democratic Republic of the; nationality Congo, Democratic Republic of the; Gender Male; Passport OP1097934 (Congo, Democratic Republic of the) expires 24 Jun 2027; alt. Passport DP0000149 (Congo, Democratic Republic of the) issued 12 Jan 2016 expires 11 Jan 2021; alt. Passport DP0003850 (Congo, Democratic Republic of the) issued 20 Nov 2017 expires 19 Nov 2022 (individual) [DRCONGO]. Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii)(E)(ii) of E.O. 13413, as amended, for being a leader of Congo River Alliance, an entity whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13413, as amended. 3. SEMATAMA, Charles (a.k.a. ‘‘Sebanyana’’), Hauts Plateaux, South Kivu, Congo, Democratic Republic of the; DOB 1975; POB Kalunyo Village, Kamombo Localities, South Kivu, Congo, Democratic Republic of the; nationality Congo, Democratic Republic of the; Gender Male (individual) [DRCONGO]. Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii)(E)(ii) of E.O. 13413, as amended, for being a leader of Twirwaneho, an entity whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13413, as amended. Entities 1. CONGO RIVER ALLIANCE (a.k.a. ALLIANCE FLEUVE CONGO; a.k.a. ‘‘AFC’’), Congo, Democratic Republic of the; website https://alliancefleuvecongo.org; Email Address alliancefleuvecongo@gmail.com; Organization Established Date 15 Dec 2023 [DRCONGO]. Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii)(G) of E.O. 13413, as amended, for having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, M23, an entity whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13413, as amended. 2. TWIRWANEHO, Hauts Plateaux, South Kivu, Congo, Democratic Republic of the; Organization Established Date 2008; Target Type Armed Group [DRCONGO]. E:\FR\FM\19AUN1.SGM 19AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 160 / Monday, August 19, 2024 / Notices Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii)(C)(3) of E.O. 13413, as amended, for being responsible for or complicit in, or having engaged in, directly or indirectly, the targeting of women, children, or any civilians through the commission of acts of violence (including killing, maiming, torture, or rape or other sexual violence), abduction, forced displacement, or attacks on schools, hospitals, religious sites, or locations where civilians are seeking refuge, or through conduct that would constitute a serious abuse or violation of human rights or a violation of international humanitarian law in or in relation to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Dated: July 25, 2024. Lisa M. Palluconi, Deputy Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of the Treasury. [FR Doc. 2024–18452 Filed 8–16–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Extension of Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment; Comment Request for Forms 2210 and 2210–F Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: The Internal Revenue Service, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 2210, Underpayment of Estimated Tax by Individuals, Estate, and Trusts, and Form 2210–F, Underpayment of Estimated Tax by Farmers and Fishermen. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before October 18, 2024 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Andrés Garcia, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or by email to pra.comments@irs.gov. Please include, ‘‘OMB Number: 1545– 0140—Public Comment Request Notice’’ in the Subject line. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form and instructions should be directed to Ronald J. Durbala, at (202) 317–5746, at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:07 Aug 16, 2024 Jkt 262001 Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet at RJoseph.Durbala@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Underpayment of Estimated Tax by Individuals, Estate, and Trusts (Form 2210), and Underpayment of Estimated Tax by Farmers and Fishermen (Form 2210–F). OMB Number: 1545–0140. Regulation Project Number: Form 2210 and Form 2210–F. Abstract: Internal Revenue Code section 6654 imposes a penalty for failure to pay estimated tax. Form 2210 is used by individuals, estates, and trusts. Form 2210–F is used by farmers and fisherman to determine whether they are subject to the penalty and to compute the penalty if it applies. Current Actions: While there are no changes to the forms, updates to account for all ADL indicators within form AND instructions will result in an overall change in burden. These changes will result in an increase to the total annual burden hours by 197,549 hours. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households, business or other for-profit organizations, and farms. Estimated Number of Respondents: 80,150. Estimated Average Time per Respondent: 3 hrs., 50 min. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 307,406. The following paragraph applies to all the collections of information covered by this notice: 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 OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained if their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. Desired Focus of Comments: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is particularly interested in comments that: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility. • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 67155 • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including using appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., by permitting electronic submissions of responses. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the ICR for OMB approval of the extension of the information collection; they will also become a matter of public record. Approved: August 14, 2024. Ronald J. Durbala, IRS Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2024–18535 Filed 8–16–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Extension of Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment; Procedures for Recovering Reasonable Administrative Costs Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: The Internal Revenue Service, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning the burden related to the procedures for recovering reasonable administrative costs. SUMMARY: Written comments should be received on or before October 18, 2024 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Andrés Garcia, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or by email to pra.comments@irs.gov. Please include, ‘‘OMB Number: 1545– 1356—Public Comment Request Notice’’ in the Subject line. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form and instructions should be directed to Ronald J. Durbala, DATES: E:\FR\FM\19AUN1.SGM 19AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 160 (Monday, August 19, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67154-67155]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-18452]


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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 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 Smith, Director, tel.: 
202-622-2490; 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:

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 Actions

    On July 25, 2024, 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.

Individuals

    1. BISIMWA, Bertrand, North Kivu, Congo, Democratic Republic of 
the; Uganda; DOB 08 Sep 1972; POB Bukavu, South Kivu, Congo, 
Democratic Republic of the; nationality Congo, Democratic Republic 
of the; Gender Male (individual) [DRCONGO].
    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii)(E)(ii) of Executive 
Order (E.O.) 13413 of October 27, 2006, ``Blocking Property of 
Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in the Democratic 
Republic of the Congo,'' as amended by E.O. 13671 of July 8, 2014, 
``Taking Additional Steps To Address the National Emergency With 
Respect to the Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo'' 
(E.O. 13413, as amended) for being a leader of M23, an entity whose 
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 
13413, as amended.
    2. NANGAA, Corneille Yobeluo (a.k.a. YOBELUO, Corneille Nangaa), 
Boulevard Biangala, No. 36 Q, Salongo Sud C, Lemba, Kinshasa, Congo, 
Democratic Republic of the; North Kivu, Congo, Democratic Republic 
of the; Uganda; 34 Tshatshi Avenue, Gombe, Kinshasa, Congo, 
Democratic Republic of the; DOB 09 Jul 1970; POB Bagboya, Haut-Uele, 
Congo, Democratic Republic of the; nationality Congo, Democratic 
Republic of the; Gender Male; Passport OP1097934 (Congo, Democratic 
Republic of the) expires 24 Jun 2027; alt. Passport DP0000149 
(Congo, Democratic Republic of the) issued 12 Jan 2016 expires 11 
Jan 2021; alt. Passport DP0003850 (Congo, Democratic Republic of 
the) issued 20 Nov 2017 expires 19 Nov 2022 (individual) [DRCONGO].
    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii)(E)(ii) of E.O. 13413, as 
amended, for being a leader of Congo River Alliance, an entity whose 
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 
13413, as amended.
    3. SEMATAMA, Charles (a.k.a. ``Sebanyana''), Hauts Plateaux, 
South Kivu, Congo, Democratic Republic of the; DOB 1975; POB Kalunyo 
Village, Kamombo Localities, South Kivu, Congo, Democratic Republic 
of the; nationality Congo, Democratic Republic of the; Gender Male 
(individual) [DRCONGO].
    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii)(E)(ii) of E.O. 13413, as 
amended, for being a leader of Twirwaneho, an entity whose property 
and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13413, as 
amended.

Entities

    1. CONGO RIVER ALLIANCE (a.k.a. ALLIANCE FLEUVE CONGO; a.k.a. 
``AFC''), Congo, Democratic Republic of the; website https://alliancefleuvecongo.org; Email Address 
[email protected]; Organization Established Date 15 Dec 
2023 [DRCONGO].
    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii)(G) of E.O. 13413, as 
amended, for having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, 
directly or indirectly, M23, an entity whose property and interests 
in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13413, as amended.
    2. TWIRWANEHO, Hauts Plateaux, South Kivu, Congo, Democratic 
Republic of the; Organization Established Date 2008; Target Type 
Armed Group [DRCONGO].

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    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii)(C)(3) of E.O. 13413, as 
amended, for being responsible for or complicit in, or having 
engaged in, directly or indirectly, the targeting of women, 
children, or any civilians through the commission of acts of 
violence (including killing, maiming, torture, or rape or other 
sexual violence), abduction, forced displacement, or attacks on 
schools, hospitals, religious sites, or locations where civilians 
are seeking refuge, or through conduct that would constitute a 
serious abuse or violation of human rights or a violation of 
international humanitarian law in or in relation to the Democratic 
Republic of the Congo.

    Dated: July 25, 2024.
Lisa M. Palluconi,
Deputy Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of 
the Treasury.
[FR Doc. 2024-18452 Filed 8-16-24; 8:45 am]
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