Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action, 77237-77238 [2024-21490]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 183 / Friday, September 20, 2024 / Notices ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 developing, patenting, deploying, and commercializing innovative composite materials and technologies for bridge and other transportation applications, as well as conducting research and developing prototypes using very largescale polymer-based additive manufacturing’’. Specific Information Required This RFI seeks information from respondents that will assist ARPA–I and the U.S. Department of Transportation in carrying out their responsibilities under Public Law 118–42. This RFI is not a request for proposals or a notice of funding opportunity. ARPA–I and the U.S. Department of Transportation are seeking responses only from respondents that meet the criteria presented in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Pub. L. 118– 42; Division F, Title I; March 9, 2024) as quoted above. Respondents are requested to supply the following information at a minimum in their written response (statement of qualifications): A. Name of the responding entity (‘‘respondent’’). B. Respondent’s physical address, SAM number, and Census tract. C. Respondent’s Business Contact information, including that individual’s title, name, address, telephone number and email address. D. Respondent’s Research Contact information, including that individual’s title, name, address, telephone number and email address. E. Confirmation through the provision of supporting details that the respondent is ‘‘an accredited university of higher education in the northeast United States that has experience leading a regional university transportation center’’ [defined as a current or past U.S. DOT-funded Regional University Transportation Center (UTC) grantee selected under 49 U.S.C. 5505]. F. Confirmation through the provision of supporting details that the respondent has ‘‘a proven record of developing, patenting, deploying, and commercializing innovative composite materials and technologies for bridge and other transportation applications’’. G. Confirmation through the provision of supporting details that the respondent has a proven record of ‘‘conducting research and developing prototypes using very large-scale polymer-based additive manufacturing’’. H. A description of the respondent’s research and development (R&D) experience in developing innovative science and technology solutions in the ‘‘durability, resiliency, and VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:44 Sep 19, 2024 Jkt 262001 sustainability of bridges and other infrastructure’’. Confidential Business Information Do not submit information disclosure of which is restricted by statute, such as trade secrets and commercial or financial information (hereinafter referred to as Confidential Business Information ‘‘CBI’’) to ARPA–I. Responses submitted to ARPA–I cannot be claimed as CBI. Responses received by ARPA–I will waive any CBI claims for the information submitted. Issued in Washington, DC, on September 16, 2024. Robert C. Hampshire, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology. [FR Doc. 2024–21512 Filed 9–19–24; 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 five individuals and one entity that have been placed on OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons 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 the individuals and entity are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. SUMMARY: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for applicable date(s). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OFAC: Lisa M. Palluconi, Acting 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 the Assistant Director for Compliance, tel.: 202–622–2490. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: Electronic Availability The Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List and additional information concerning OFAC sanctions programs are available on OFAC’s website (https://ofac.treasury.gov/). PO 00000 Frm 00163 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 77237 Notice of OFAC Action On September 16, 2024, OFAC determined that the property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of the following individuals and entity are blocked under the relevant sanctions authorities listed below. Individuals 1. ARTEMIOU, Artemis, CY–3046 Limassol, Patmou, Zakaki 11A, Cyprus; Hungary; DOB 15 Dec 1979; nationality Cyprus; Gender Female (individual) [CYBER2]. Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii) of Executive Order 13694 of April 1, 2015, ‘‘Blocking the Property of Certain Persons Engaging in Significant Malicious CyberEnabled Activities,’’ 80 FR 18077, 3 CFR, 2015 Comp., p. 297, as amended by Executive Order 13757 of December 28, 2016, ‘‘Taking Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities,’’ 82 FR 1, 3 CFR., 2016 Comp., p. 659 (‘‘E.O. 13694, as amended’’), for being responsible for or complicit in, or having engaged in, directly or indirectly, cyberenabled activities originating from, or directed by persons located, in whole or in substantial part, outside the United States that are reasonably likely to result in, or have materially contributed to, a significant threat to the national security, foreign policy, or economic health or financial stability of the United States and that have the purpose or effect of causing a significant misappropriation of funds or economic resources, trade secrets, personal identifiers, or financial information for commercial or competitive advantage or private financial gain. 2. BITZIOS, Felix, Valaoritou 9, Filothei, Attica 15237, Greece; DOB 01 May 1974; POB Athens, Greece; nationality Greece; Gender Male; Passport AT1170869 (Greece); National ID No. AA026331 (Greece) (individual) [CYBER2]. Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii) of E.O. 13694, as amended, for being responsible for or complicit in, or having engaged in, directly or indirectly, cyberenabled activities originating from, or directed by persons located, in whole or in substantial part, outside the United States that are reasonably likely to result in, or have materially contributed to, a significant threat to the national security, foreign policy, or economic health or financial stability of the United States and that have the purpose or effect of causing a significant misappropriation of funds or economic resources, trade secrets, personal identifiers, or financial information for commercial or competitive advantage or private financial gain. 3. GAMBAZZI, Andrea Nicola Costantino Hermes, United Arab Emirates; 6 King Street, Frome, England BA11 1BH, United Kingdom; DOB 06 Dec 1967; POB Lugano, Switzerland; nationality Switzerland; Gender Male; Passport X4320258 (Switzerland) (individual) [CYBER2]. E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1 77238 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 183 / Friday, September 20, 2024 / Notices Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii) of E.O. 13694, as amended, for being responsible for or complicit in, or having engaged in, directly or indirectly, cyberenabled activities originating from, or directed by persons located, in whole or in substantial part, outside the United States that are reasonably likely to result in, or have materially contributed to, a significant threat to the national security, foreign policy, or economic health or financial stability of the United States and that have the purpose or effect of causing a significant misappropriation of funds or economic resources, trade secrets, personal identifiers, or financial information for commercial or competitive advantage or private financial gain. 4. HARPAZ, Merom, Alfa 5, Elliniko 16777, Greece; DOB 07 Jun 1964; POB Haifa, Israel; nationality Israel; alt. nationality Romania; Gender Male; Passport 39002405 (Israel); alt. Passport 056353456 (Romania); Tax ID No. 975704151 (individual) [CYBER2]. Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii) of E.O. 13694, as amended, for being responsible for or complicit in, or having engaged in, directly or indirectly, cyberenabled activities originating from, or directed by persons located, in whole or in substantial part, outside the United States that are reasonably likely to result in, or have materially contributed to, a significant threat to the national security, foreign policy, or economic health or financial stability of the United States and that have the purpose or effect of causing a significant misappropriation of funds or economic resources, trade secrets, personal identifiers, or financial information for commercial or competitive advantage or private financial gain. 5. KARAOLI, Panagiota, 40 Filosofou Lapithi, Limassol, Cyprus; DOB 24 Jun 1974; nationality Cyprus; Gender Female; Passport E003856 (individual) [CYBER2]. Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii) of E.O. 13694, as amended, for being responsible for or complicit in, or having engaged in, directly or indirectly, cyberenabled activities originating from, or directed by persons located, in whole or in substantial part, outside the United States that are reasonably likely to result in, or have materially contributed to, a significant threat to the national security, foreign policy, or economic health or financial stability of the United States and that have the purpose or effect of causing a significant misappropriation of funds or economic resources, trade secrets, personal identifiers, or financial information for commercial or competitive advantage or private financial gain. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Entity 6. ALIADA GROUP, INC., VG Torta, OMC Chambers, Wickhams Cay 1., Virgin Islands, British; Organization Type: Activities of holding companies; Registration Number 1926732 (Virgin Islands, British) [CYBER2]. Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii) E.O. 13694, as amended, for being responsible for or complicit in, or having engaged in, directly or indirectly, cyber-enabled activities VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:44 Sep 19, 2024 Jkt 262001 originating from, or directed by persons located, in whole or in substantial part, outside the United States that are reasonably likely to result in, or have materially contributed to, a significant threat to the national security, foreign policy, or economic health or financial stability of the United States and that have the purpose or effect of causing a significant misappropriation of funds or economic resources, trade secrets, personal identifiers, or financial information for commercial or competitive advantage or private financial gain. Dated: September 16, 2024. Lisa M. Palluconi, Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of the Treasury. [FR Doc. 2024–21490 Filed 9–19–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 4506 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 general 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. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before November 19, 2024 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Andres Garcia, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or by email to pra.comments@irs.gov. Include OMB Control No. 1545–0429 in the subject line of the message. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form and instructions should be directed to LaNita Van Dyke, at (202)–317–6009, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet at lanita.vandyke@ irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Request for Copy of Tax Return. OMB Number: 1545–0429. Form Number: Form 4506. Abstract: Internal Revenue Code section 7513 allows taxpayers to request SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00164 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 a copy of a tax return or related documents. Form 4506 is used for this purpose. The information provided will be used for research to locate the tax form and to ensure that the requestor is the taxpayer or someone authorized by the taxpayer to obtain the documents requested. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to the form at this time. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations, individuals or households, farms, and Federal, state, local, or tribal governments. Estimated Number of Respondents: 325,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 48 min. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 260,000. The following paragraph applies to all of 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 as long as 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. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Approved: September 16, 2024. Molly J. Stasko, Senior Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2024–21504 Filed 9–19–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 183 (Friday, September 20, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77237-77238]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-21490]


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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 five individuals and one 
entity that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals 
and Blocked Persons 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 the individuals and entity 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: Lisa M. Palluconi, Acting 
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 
the Assistant Director for Compliance, tel.: 202-622-2490.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Electronic Availability

    The Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List and 
additional information concerning OFAC sanctions programs are available 
on OFAC's website (https://ofac.treasury.gov/).

Notice of OFAC Action

    On September 16, 2024, OFAC determined that the property and 
interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of the following 
individuals and entity are blocked under the relevant sanctions 
authorities listed below.

Individuals

    1. ARTEMIOU, Artemis, CY-3046 Limassol, Patmou, Zakaki 11A, 
Cyprus; Hungary; DOB 15 Dec 1979; nationality Cyprus; Gender Female 
(individual) [CYBER2].
    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii) of Executive Order 13694 
of April 1, 2015, ``Blocking the Property of Certain Persons 
Engaging in Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities,'' 80 FR 
18077, 3 CFR, 2015 Comp., p. 297, as amended by Executive Order 
13757 of December 28, 2016, ``Taking Additional Steps to Address the 
National Emergency With Respect to Significant Malicious Cyber-
Enabled Activities,'' 82 FR 1, 3 CFR., 2016 Comp., p. 659 (``E.O. 
13694, as amended''), for being responsible for or complicit in, or 
having engaged in, directly or indirectly, cyber-enabled activities 
originating from, or directed by persons located, in whole or in 
substantial part, outside the United States that are reasonably 
likely to result in, or have materially contributed to, a 
significant threat to the national security, foreign policy, or 
economic health or financial stability of the United States and that 
have the purpose or effect of causing a significant misappropriation 
of funds or economic resources, trade secrets, personal identifiers, 
or financial information for commercial or competitive advantage or 
private financial gain.
    2. BITZIOS, Felix, Valaoritou 9, Filothei, Attica 15237, Greece; 
DOB 01 May 1974; POB Athens, Greece; nationality Greece; Gender 
Male; Passport AT1170869 (Greece); National ID No. AA026331 (Greece) 
(individual) [CYBER2].
    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii) of E.O. 13694, as 
amended, for being responsible for or complicit in, or having 
engaged in, directly or indirectly, cyber-enabled activities 
originating from, or directed by persons located, in whole or in 
substantial part, outside the United States that are reasonably 
likely to result in, or have materially contributed to, a 
significant threat to the national security, foreign policy, or 
economic health or financial stability of the United States and that 
have the purpose or effect of causing a significant misappropriation 
of funds or economic resources, trade secrets, personal identifiers, 
or financial information for commercial or competitive advantage or 
private financial gain.
    3. GAMBAZZI, Andrea Nicola Costantino Hermes, United Arab 
Emirates; 6 King Street, Frome, England BA11 1BH, United Kingdom; 
DOB 06 Dec 1967; POB Lugano, Switzerland; nationality Switzerland; 
Gender Male; Passport X4320258 (Switzerland) (individual) [CYBER2].

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    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii) of E.O. 13694, as 
amended, for being responsible for or complicit in, or having 
engaged in, directly or indirectly, cyber-enabled activities 
originating from, or directed by persons located, in whole or in 
substantial part, outside the United States that are reasonably 
likely to result in, or have materially contributed to, a 
significant threat to the national security, foreign policy, or 
economic health or financial stability of the United States and that 
have the purpose or effect of causing a significant misappropriation 
of funds or economic resources, trade secrets, personal identifiers, 
or financial information for commercial or competitive advantage or 
private financial gain.
    4. HARPAZ, Merom, Alfa 5, Elliniko 16777, Greece; DOB 07 Jun 
1964; POB Haifa, Israel; nationality Israel; alt. nationality 
Romania; Gender Male; Passport 39002405 (Israel); alt. Passport 
056353456 (Romania); Tax ID No. 975704151 (individual) [CYBER2].
    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii) of E.O. 13694, as 
amended, for being responsible for or complicit in, or having 
engaged in, directly or indirectly, cyber-enabled activities 
originating from, or directed by persons located, in whole or in 
substantial part, outside the United States that are reasonably 
likely to result in, or have materially contributed to, a 
significant threat to the national security, foreign policy, or 
economic health or financial stability of the United States and that 
have the purpose or effect of causing a significant misappropriation 
of funds or economic resources, trade secrets, personal identifiers, 
or financial information for commercial or competitive advantage or 
private financial gain.
    5. KARAOLI, Panagiota, 40 Filosofou Lapithi, Limassol, Cyprus; 
DOB 24 Jun 1974; nationality Cyprus; Gender Female; Passport E003856 
(individual) [CYBER2].
    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii) of E.O. 13694, as 
amended, for being responsible for or complicit in, or having 
engaged in, directly or indirectly, cyber-enabled activities 
originating from, or directed by persons located, in whole or in 
substantial part, outside the United States that are reasonably 
likely to result in, or have materially contributed to, a 
significant threat to the national security, foreign policy, or 
economic health or financial stability of the United States and that 
have the purpose or effect of causing a significant misappropriation 
of funds or economic resources, trade secrets, personal identifiers, 
or financial information for commercial or competitive advantage or 
private financial gain.

Entity

    6. ALIADA GROUP, INC., VG Torta, OMC Chambers, Wickhams Cay 1., 
Virgin Islands, British; Organization Type: Activities of holding 
companies; Registration Number 1926732 (Virgin Islands, British) 
[CYBER2].
    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii) E.O. 13694, as amended, 
for being responsible for or complicit in, or having engaged in, 
directly or indirectly, cyber-enabled activities originating from, 
or directed by persons located, in whole or in substantial part, 
outside the United States that are reasonably likely to result in, 
or have materially contributed to, a significant threat to the 
national security, foreign policy, or economic health or financial 
stability of the United States and that have the purpose or effect 
of causing a significant misappropriation of funds or economic 
resources, trade secrets, personal identifiers, or financial 
information for commercial or competitive advantage or private 
financial gain.

    Dated: September 16, 2024.
Lisa M. Palluconi,
Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of 
the Treasury.
[FR Doc. 2024-21490 Filed 9-19-24; 8:45 am]
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