Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action, 8097-8101 [2025-01595]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 14 / Thursday, January 23, 2025 / Notices Lisa M. Palluconi, Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. 2025–01630 Filed 1–22–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–C 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 one or more persons that have been ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:45 Jan 22, 2025 Jkt 265001 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. Additionally, OFAC is publishing updates to the identifying information of two persons currently included on the SDN List. DATES: This action was issued on January 16, 2025. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for relevant dates. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OFAC: Associate Director for Global Targeting, 202–622–2420; Assistant PO 00000 Frm 00092 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 8097 Director for Sanctions Compliance, 202– 622–2490; or https://ofac.treasury.gov/ contact-ofac. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Electronic Availability The SDN List and additional information concerning OFAC sanctions programs are available on OFAC’s website: https://ofac.treasury.gov. Notice of OFAC Action On January 16, 2025, 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. BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P E:\FR\FM\23JAN1.SGM 23JAN1 8098 Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 14 / Thursday, January 23, 2025 / Notices Individuals 1. JONG, In Chol, Laos; DOB 05 Jan 1979; nationality Korea, North; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: North Korea Sanctions Regulations, sections 510.201 and 510.210; Transactions Prohibited For Persons Owned or Controlled By U.S. Financial Institutions: North Korea Sanctions Regulations section 510.214; Passport 390220044 (Korea, North) expires 12 May 2025 (individual) [DPRK3] (Linked To: CHONSURIM TRADING CORPORATION). Designated pursuant to section 2(a)(viii) of Executive Order 13722 of March 15, 2016, "Blocking Property of the Government of North Korea and the Workers' Party of Korea, and Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect to North Korea," 81 FR 14943, 3 CFR, 2016 Comp., p. 446 (March 18, 2016) (E.O. 13722) for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, CHONSURIM TRADING CORPORATION, a person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13722. 2. SON, Kyong Sik, Shenyang, China; DOB 20 Apr 1959; nationality Korea, North; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: North Korea Sanctions Regulations, sections 510.201 and 510.210; Transactions Prohibited For Persons Ovvned or Controlled By U.S. Financial Institutions: North Korea Sanctions Regulations section 510.214; Passport 381220302 (Korea, North) (individual) [DPRK3] (Linked To: KOREA OSONG SHIPPING CORPORATION). Designated pursuant to section 2(a)(viii) of E.O. 13722 for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf ot: directly or indirectly, KOREA OSONG SHIPPING CORPORATION, a person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13722. Entities 1. DEPARTMENT 53 OF THE MINISTRY OF THE PEOPLE'S ARMED FORCES (a.k.a. KOREA PONGNAESAN TRADING CORPORATION (Korean: ±{:1~2.H{:!--9-Q:1.21/-.r); a.k.a. "BUREAU 53"; a.k.a. "DEPARTMENT Designated pursuant to section l(a)(i) of Executive Order 13687 of January 2, 2015, "Imposing Additional Sanctions With Respect To North Korea," 80 FR 819, 3 CFR, 2015 Comp., p. 259 (January 6, 2025) (E.O. 13687) for being an agency, instrumentality, or controlled entity of Government of North Korea or the Workers' Party of Korea. 2. LIAONING CHINA TRADE INDUSTRY CO., LTD. (Chinese Simplified: IT't 9=l't'f:t.illtff~fi!0nJ) (a.k.a. LIAONING ZHONGMAO INDUSTRIAL CO., VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:45 Jan 22, 2025 Jkt 265001 PO 00000 Frm 00093 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4725 E:\FR\FM\23JAN1.SGM 23JAN1 EN23JA25.000</GPH> ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 53"), Pyongyang, Korea, North; Russia; Secondary sanctions risk: North Korea Sanctions Regulations, sections 510.201 and 510.210; Transactions Prohibited For Persons Owned or Controlled By U.S. Financial Institutions: North Korea Sanctions Regulations section 510.214; Target Type Government Entity [DPRK2]. Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 14 / Thursday, January 23, 2025 / Notices 8099 LTD), Dandong, China; Secondary sanctions risk: North Korea Sanctions Regulations, sections 510.201 and 510.210; Transactions Prohibited For Persons Owned or Controlled By U.S. Financial Institutions: North Korea Sanctions Regulations section 510.214; Organization Established Date 21 Jun 2019; Unified Social Credit Code (USCC) 91210600MA0YQP7Y0B (China) [DPRK2] (Linked To: DEPARTMENT 53 OF THE MINISTRY OF THE PEOPLE'S ARMED FORCES). Designated pursuant to section l(a)(iv) of E.O. 13687 having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, DEPARTMENT 53 OF THE MINISTRY OF THE PEOPLE'S ARMED FORCES, a person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13687. 3. CHONSURIM TRADING CORPORATION (a.k.a. KOREA CHONSURIM TRADING CORPORATION), Pyongyang, Korea, North; Secondary sanctions risk: North Korea Sanctions Regulations, sections 510.201 and 510.210; Transactions Prohibited For Persons Owned or Controlled By U.S. Financial Institutions: North Korea Sanctions Regulations section 510.214; Organization Type: Other information technology and computer service activities [DPRK3]. Designated pursuant to section 2(a)(iv) of E.O. 13722 for having engaged in, facilitated, or been responsible for the exportation of workers from North Korea, including exportation to generate revenue for the Government of North Korea or the Workers' Party of Korea. 4. KOREA OSONG SHIPPING CORPORATION (a.k.a. OSONG SHIPPING COMPANY; a.k.a. OSONG SHIPPING CORPORATION), Kansong-dong, Pyongchon-guyok, Pyongyang, Korea, North; Secondary sanctions risk: North Korea Sanctions Regulations, sections 510.201 and 510.21 0; Transactions Prohibited For Persons Owned or Controlled By U.S. Financial Institutions: North Korea Sanctions Regulations section 510.214; Organization Established Date 2006; Company Number 5619960 (Korea, North) [DPRK3]. Designated pursuant to section 2(a)(iv) of E.O. 13722 for having engaged in, facilitated, or been responsible for the exportation of workers from North Korea, including exportation to generate revenue for the Government of North Korea or the Workers' Party of Korea. Additionally, on January 16, 2025, OFAC updated the SDN List entries for one jurisdiction continue to be blocked. The listing below reflects the amended entries on the SDN List. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:45 Jan 22, 2025 Jkt 265001 PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4725 E:\FR\FM\23JAN1.SGM 23JAN1 EN23JA25.001</GPH> ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 individual and one entity, whose property and interests in property subject to U.S. 8100 Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 14 / Thursday, January 23, 2025 / Notices Individual -From1. KIM, Yong Bok (Korean:{}~~) (a.k.a. "KIM, Yongbok"), Korea, North; DOB 27 Jul 1957; nationality Korea, North; alt. nationality Korea, North; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: North Korea Sanctions Regulations, sections 510.201 and 510.210; Transactions Prohibited For Persons Owned or Controlled By U.S. Financial Institutions: North Korea Sanctions Regulations section 510.214; Passport 654420047 (Korea, North); President of Pyongyang University of Automation (individual) [DPRK2]. -To1. KIM, Yong Bok (Korean:{}~~) (a.k.a. "KIM, Yongbok"), Korea, North; DOB 27 Jul 1957; nationality Korea, North; alt. nationality Korea, North; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: North Korea Sanctions Regulations, sections 510.201 and 510.210; Transactions Prohibited For Persons Owned or Controlled By U.S. Financial Institutions: North Korea Sanctions Regulations section 510.214; Passport 654420047 (Korea, North); Deputy Chief of the Korean People's Army General Staff (individual) [DPRK2]. Entity -From1. SIBREGIONGAZ, AO (a.k.a. SIBREGIONGAZ ZAO (Cyrillic: 3AO CHEPEfHOHrA3); a.k.a. ZAKRYTOE AKTSIONERNOE OBSHCHESTVO (Cyrillic: 3AKPbITOE AKI(HOHEPHOE OEillECTBO Cl1EPEfl1OHfA3)), d. 82 ofis 104/ 4, Prospekt Krasny, Novosibirsk, Novosibirsk Region 630091, Russia; Secondary sanctions risk: See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024.; Organization Established Date 24 Jul 2003; Tax ID No. 5406258514 (Russia); Registration Number 1035402498999 (Russia) [RUSSIA-EO14024] .. 1. SIBREGIONGAZ, AO (a.k.a. SIBREGIONGAZ ZAO (Cyrillic: 3AO Cl1EPEfl1OHfA3); a.k.a. ZAKRYTOE AKTSIONERNOE OBSHCHESTVO SIBREGIONGAZ (Cyrillic: 3AKPbITOE AKI(HOHEPHOE OEillECTBO Cl1EPEfl1OHfA3)), d. 82 ofis 104/ 4, Prospekt Krasny, Novosibirsk, Novosibirsk Region 630091, Russia; Secondary sanctions risk: See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024.; Organization Established Date 24 Jul 2003; Tax ID No. 5406258514 (Russia); Registration Number 1035402498999 (Russia) [RUSSIAEO14024]. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:45 Jan 22, 2025 Jkt 265001 PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4725 E:\FR\FM\23JAN1.SGM 23JAN1 EN23JA25.002</GPH> ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 -To- Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 14 / Thursday, January 23, 2025 / Notices Lisa M. Palluconi, Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. 2025–01595 Filed 1–22–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–C DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Information Collection Tools Relating to the Request for a Copy of Exempt or Political Organization IRS Form, Application, or Letter 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 continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning information collection requirements related to the request for a copy of exempt or political organization IRS form, application, or letter. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before March 24, 2025 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 number 1545– 0495 or Request for a Copy of Exempt or Political Organization IRS Form, Application, or Letter, in the subject line of the message. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form(s) should be directed to Kerry Dennis at (202) 317–5751, or at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington DC 20224, or through the internet, at Kerry.L.Dennis@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Request for a Copy of Exempt or Political Organization IRS Form, Application, or Letter. OMB Number: 1545–0495. Form Number(s): 4506–A and 4506–B. Abstract: Internal Revenue Code section 6104 states that if an organization described in section 501(c) or (d) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) for any taxable year, the application for exemption is open for ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:29 Jan 22, 2025 Jkt 265001 public inspection. This includes all supporting statements, any letter or other documents issued by the IRS concerning the application, and certain annual returns of the organization. Form 4506–A, Request for Public Inspection or Copy of Exempt or Political Organization IRS Form and Form 4506– B, Request for a Copy of Exempt Organization IRS Application or Letter, is used to request public inspection or a copy of these forms. Current Actions: There are no changes to the forms, however, the agency has updated the estimated number of respondents based on the most recent filing data. The agency estimates 8,000 more respondents for a total of 27,000 respondents, increasing overall burden by 6,790 (19,400 hours to 26,190 hours). However, the estimated time per response remains the same at 58 minutes as there have been no changes to the forms. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households, and businesses or other forprofit organizations, not-for-profit, institutions, farms, and Federal, state, local or tribal governments. Estimated Number of Respondents: 27,000. Estimated Time per Response: 58 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 26,190 hours. 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. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 8101 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: January 16, 2025. Kerry L. Dennis, Tax Analyst. [FR Doc. 2025–01572 Filed 1–22–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Agency Collection Activities; Requesting Comments on Regulation Project TD 8513 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 Bad Debt Reserves of Banks. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before March 24, 2025 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. 1545–1290 in the subject line of the message. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of this collection should be directed to Jason Schoonmaker, (801) 620–2128, at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet at jason.m.schoonmaker@ irs.gov. SUMMARY: The IRS is currently seeking comments concerning the following information collection tools, reporting, and record-keeping requirements: Title: Bad Debt Reserves of Banks. OMB Number: 1545–1290. Regulation Project Number: TD 8513. Abstract: Section 585(c) of the Internal Revenue Code requires large banks to change from reserve method of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\23JAN1.SGM 23JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 14 (Thursday, January 23, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8097-8101]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2025-01595]


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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 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. Additionally, OFAC is publishing updates to the identifying 
information of two persons currently included on the SDN List.

DATES: This action was issued on January 16, 2025. See Supplementary 
Information for relevant dates.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OFAC: Associate Director for Global 
Targeting, 202-622-2420; Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance, 
202-622-2490; or https://ofac.treasury.gov/contact-ofac.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Electronic Availability

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

Notice of OFAC Action

    On January 16, 2025, 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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