81 FR 32384 - Sanctions Actions Pursuant to Executive Order 13448, Executive Order 13310, and Executive Order 13464
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Office of Foreign Assets Control Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 99 (May 23, 2016)
Office of Foreign Assets Control
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 99 (May 23, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-12011 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 99 (Monday, May 23, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 32384-32385] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-12011] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control Sanctions Actions Pursuant to Executive Order 13448, Executive Order 13310, and Executive Order 13464 AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the name of six entities whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13448 of October 18, 2007, ``Blocking Property and Prohibiting Certain Transactions Related to Burma'' (E.O. 13448) and the Burmese Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 537 (BSR). OFAC is also removing ten entities whose property and interests in property have been unblocked pursuant to Executive Order 13310 of July 28, 2003, ``Blocking Property of the Government of Burma and Prohibiting Certain Transactions'' (E.O. 13310) or Executive Order 13464 of April 30, 2008, ``Blocking Property and Prohibiting Certain Transactions Related to Burma'' (E.O. 13464) and the BSR. DATES: The actions described in this notice were effective on May 17, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control: Assistant Director for Licensing, tel.: 202-622-2480, Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs, tel.: 202-622-4855, Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance & Evaluation, tel.: 202-622-2490; or the Department of the Treasury's Office of the Chief Counsel (Foreign Assets Control), Office of the General Counsel, tel.: 202-622-2410. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Electronic and Facsimile Availability This document and additional information concerning OFAC are available from OFAC's Web site (www.treasury.gov/ofac). Certain general information pertaining to OFAC's sanctions programs is available via facsimile through a 24-hour fax-on-demand service, tel.: 202/622-0077. Notice of OFAC Action On May 17, 2016, OFAC identified six entities in which Steven Law or Asia World Co. Ltd., persons whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13448 and the BSR, own a 50 percent or greater interest, and added their names to OFAC's list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List): Entities 1. SHWE NAR WAH COMPANY LIMITED, No. 39/40, Bogyoke Aung San Road, Bahosi Housing, Lanmadaw, Rangoon, Burma; Registration ID 1922/2007-2008 (Burma) [BURMA] (Linked to: LAW, Steven). 2. GREEN ASIA SERVICES CO., LTD., No. 61/62, Bahosi Housing, War Tan St., Lanmadaw T/S, Rangoon, Burma; Registration ID 4013/2011- 2012 (Burma) [BURMA] (Linked to: ASIA WORLD CO. LTD.) 3. GLOBAL WORLD INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED, No. 44, Thein Phyu Road, Corner of Bogyoke Aung San Road and Thein Phyu Road, Pazuntaung, Rangoon, Burma; Registration ID 2511/2012-2013 (Burma) [BURMA] (Linked to: ASIA WORLD CO. LTD.) 4. ASIA MEGA LINK CO., LTD., No. 39/40, Bogyoke Aung San Road, Bahosi Housing, Lanmadaw, Rangoon, Burma; Registration ID 1679/2009- 2010 (Burma) [BURMA] (Linked to: ASIA WORLD CO. LTD.) 5. ASIA MEGA LINK SERVICES CO., LTD., No. 44/45, Bogyoke Aung San Road, Bahosi Housing Complex, Lanmadaw, Rangoon, Burma; Registration ID 2652/2010-2011 (Burma) [BURMA] (Linked to ASIA WORLD CO. LTD.) 6. PIONEER AERODROME SERVICES CO., LTD., No. 203/204, Thiri Mingalar Housing, Strand Rd, Ahlone, Rangoon, Burma; Registration ID 620/2007-2008 (Burma) [BURMA] (Linked to: ASIA WORLD CO. LTD.) On May 17, 2016, OFAC, in consultation with the Department of State, determined that circumstances no longer warrant the inclusion of the following entities in the Annex to E.O. 13310, and on OFAC's SDN List, and that these entities are no longer subject to the blocking provisions of Section 1(a) of E.O. 13310: Entities 1. MYANMA FOREIGN TRADE BANK (a.k.a. MYANMAR FOREIGN TRADE BANK), P.O. Box 203, 80-86 Maha Bandoola Garden Street, Kyauktada T/ S, Yangon, Burma; SWIFT/BIC FOTMMMM1 [BURMA] 2. MYANMA INVESTMENT AND COMMERCIAL BANK (a.k.a. MICB; a.k.a. MYANMAR INVESTMENT AND COMMERCIAL BANK), 170/176 Bo Aung Kyaw Street, Botataung Township, Yangon, Burma; SWIFT/BIC MYANMMM1; SWIFT/BIC MICB MM MY; SWIFT/BIC MICB MM MY MAN [BURMA] 3. MYANMA ECONOMIC BANK (a.k.a. MYANMAR ECONOMIC BANK), 1-19 Sule Pagoda Road, Pabedan T/S, Yangon, Burma [BURMA] On May 17, 2016, OFAC, in consultation with the Department of State, determined that circumstances no longer warrant the blocking of the property and interests in property of, or the prohibiting of transactions with, the following entities in the Annex to E.O. 13464, and on OFAC's SDN List, and that these entities are no longer subject to the blocking provisions of Section 1(a) of E.O. 13464: Entities 1. MYANMAR TIMBER ENTERPRISE (a.k.a. MTE; a.k.a. MYANMA TIMBER ENTERPRISE), P.O. Box 206, Mission Road/Ahlone Street, Rangoon, Burma [BURMA] 2. MYANMAR GEM ENTERPRISE (a.k.a. MGE; a.k.a. MYANMA GEM ENTERPRISE), 66 Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Rangoon, Mayangone Township (MYGN), Burma [BURMA] 3. MYANMAR PEARL ENTERPRISE (a.k.a. MPE; a.k.a. MYANMA PEARL ENTERPRISE), No. 4345, Bu Khwe, Naypyitaw, Burma [BURMA] On May 17, 2016, OFAC, in consultation with the Department of State, determined that circumstances no longer warrant the inclusion of the [[Page 32385]] following entities on the SDN List and that these entities are no longer subject to the blocking provisions of Section 1(b) of E.O. 13464: Entities 1. CO-OPERATIVE EXPORT-IMPORT ENTERPRISE (a.k.a. CEIE), 259/263 Bogyoke Aung San Street, Yangon, Burma [BURMA] 2. NO. 1 MINING ENTERPRISE, 90 Kanbe Road, Yankin, Rangoon, Burma [BURMA] 3. NO. 2 MINING ENTERPRISE, 90 Kanbe Road, Yankin, Rangoon, Burma [BURMA] 4. NO. 3 MINING ENTERPRISE, 90 Kanbe Road, Yankin, Rangoon, Burma [BURMA] Dated: May 17, 2016. John E. Smith, Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. 2016-12011 Filed 5-20-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810-AL-P
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cases where the allocation amount is OFAC is also removing ten entities 1679/2009–2010 (Burma) [BURMA] (Linked
less than the proposer’s requested whose property and interests in to: ASIA WORLD CO. LTD.)
amount, grantees should work with the property have been unblocked pursuant 5. ASIA MEGA LINK SERVICES CO., LTD.,
No. 44/45, Bogyoke Aung San Road, Bahosi
Regional Office to reduce scope or scale to Executive Order 13310 of July 28,
Housing Complex, Lanmadaw, Rangoon,
the project such that a complete phase 2003, ‘‘Blocking Property of the Burma; Registration ID 2652/2010–2011
or project is accomplished. Grantees are Government of Burma and Prohibiting (Burma) [BURMA] (Linked to ASIA WORLD
reminded that program requirements Certain Transactions’’ (E.O. 13310) or CO. LTD.)
such as cost sharing or local match can Executive Order 13464 of April 30, 6. PIONEER AERODROME SERVICES CO.,
be found in the NOFA. A discretionary 2008, ‘‘Blocking Property and LTD., No. 203/204, Thiri Mingalar Housing,
project identification number has been Prohibiting Certain Transactions Related Strand Rd, Ahlone, Rangoon, Burma;
assigned to each project for tracking to Burma’’ (E.O. 13464) and the BSR. Registration ID 620/2007–2008 (Burma)
purposes and must be used in the [BURMA] (Linked to: ASIA WORLD CO.
DATES: The actions described in this LTD.)
TrAMs application. Selected projects notice were effective on May 17, 2016.
are eligible for pre-award authority no On May 17, 2016, OFAC, in
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The
earlier than April 14, 2016. Pre-award consultation with the Department of
Department of the Treasury’s Office of State, determined that circumstances no
authority is also contingent upon other
Foreign Assets Control: Assistant longer warrant the inclusion of the
requirements, such as planning and
Director for Licensing, tel.: 202–622– following entities in the Annex to E.O.
environmental requirements, having
2480, Assistant Director for Regulatory 13310, and on OFAC’s SDN List, and
been met. For more about FTA’s policy
Affairs, tel.: 202–622–4855, Assistant that these entities are no longer subject
on pre-award authority, please see the
FTA Fiscal Year 2016 Apportionments, Director for Sanctions Compliance & to the blocking provisions of Section
Allocations, and Program Information Evaluation, tel.: 202–622–2490; or the 1(a) of E.O. 13310:
and Interim Guidance found in 81 FR Department of the Treasury’s Office of
the Chief Counsel (Foreign Assets Entities
7893 (February 16, 2016). Post-award
reporting requirements include Control), Office of the General Counsel, 1. MYANMA FOREIGN TRADE BANK
submission of the Federal Financial tel.: 202–622–2410. (a.k.a. MYANMAR FOREIGN TRADE BANK),
Report and Milestone progress reports SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: P.O. Box 203, 80–86 Maha Bandoola Garden
in TrAMs. The grantees must comply Street, Kyauktada T/S, Yangon, Burma;
Electronic and Facsimile Availability SWIFT/BIC FOTMMMM1 [BURMA]
with all applicable Federal statutes, 2. MYANMA INVESTMENT AND
regulations, executive orders, FTA This document and additional
COMMERCIAL BANK (a.k.a. MICB; a.k.a.
circulars, and other Federal information concerning OFAC are
MYANMAR INVESTMENT AND
requirements in carrying out the project available from OFAC’s Web site COMMERCIAL BANK), 170/176 Bo Aung
supported by the FTA grant. FTA (www.treasury.gov/ofac). Certain general Kyaw Street, Botataung Township, Yangon,
emphasizes that grantees must follow all information pertaining to OFAC’s Burma; SWIFT/BIC MYANMMM1; SWIFT/
third-party procurement guidance, as sanctions programs is available via BIC MICB MM MY; SWIFT/BIC MICB MM
described in FTA.C.4220.1F Third Party facsimile through a 24-hour fax-on- MY MAN [BURMA]
demand service, tel.: 202/622–0077. 3. MYANMA ECONOMIC BANK (a.k.a.
Contracting Guidance. Funds allocated
MYANMAR ECONOMIC BANK), 1–19 Sule
in this announcement must be obligated Notice of OFAC Action Pagoda Road, Pabedan T/S, Yangon, Burma
in a grant by September 30, 2021. [BURMA]
On May 17, 2016, OFAC identified six
Carolyn Flowers, entities in which Steven Law or Asia On May 17, 2016, OFAC, in
Acting Administrator. World Co. Ltd., persons whose property consultation with the Department of
[FR Doc. 2016–12143 Filed 5–20–16; 8:45 am] and interests in property are blocked State, determined that circumstances no
BILLING CODE P pursuant to E.O. 13448 and the BSR, longer warrant the blocking of the
own a 50 percent or greater interest, and property and interests in property of, or
added their names to OFAC’s list of the prohibiting of transactions with, the
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Specially Designated Nationals and following entities in the Annex to E.O.
Blocked Persons (SDN List): 13464, and on OFAC’s SDN List, and
Office of Foreign Assets Control that these entities are no longer subject
Entities to the blocking provisions of Section
Sanctions Actions Pursuant to 1. SHWE NAR WAH COMPANY LIMITED, 1(a) of E.O. 13464:
Executive Order 13448, Executive No. 39/40, Bogyoke Aung San Road, Bahosi
Order 13310, and Executive Order Housing, Lanmadaw, Rangoon, Burma; Entities
13464 Registration ID 1922/2007–2008 (Burma) 1. MYANMAR TIMBER ENTERPRISE
[BURMA] (Linked to: LAW, Steven). (a.k.a. MTE; a.k.a. MYANMA TIMBER
AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets 2. GREEN ASIA SERVICES CO., LTD., No. ENTERPRISE), P.O. Box 206, Mission Road/
Control, Treasury. 61/62, Bahosi Housing, War Tan St., Ahlone Street, Rangoon, Burma [BURMA]
ACTION: Notice. Lanmadaw T/S, Rangoon, Burma; 2. MYANMAR GEM ENTERPRISE (a.k.a.
Registration ID 4013/2011–2012 (Burma) MGE; a.k.a. MYANMA GEM ENTERPRISE),
SUMMARY: The Department of the [BURMA] (Linked to: ASIA WORLD CO. 66 Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Rangoon,
Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets LTD.) Mayangone Township (MYGN), Burma
Control (OFAC) is publishing the name 3. GLOBAL WORLD INSURANCE [BURMA]
of six entities whose property and COMPANY LIMITED, No. 44, Thein Phyu 3. MYANMAR PEARL ENTERPRISE (a.k.a.
sradovich on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
interests in property are blocked Road, Corner of Bogyoke Aung San Road and MPE; a.k.a. MYANMA PEARL ENTERPRISE),
pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) Thein Phyu Road, Pazuntaung, Rangoon, No. 4345, Bu Khwe, Naypyitaw, Burma
Burma; Registration ID 2511/2012–2013 [BURMA]
13448 of October 18, 2007, ‘‘Blocking (Burma) [BURMA] (Linked to: ASIA WORLD
Property and Prohibiting Certain CO. LTD.) On May 17, 2016, OFAC, in
Transactions Related to Burma’’ (E.O. 4. ASIA MEGA LINK CO., LTD., No. 39/40, consultation with the Department of
13448) and the Burmese Sanctions Bogyoke Aung San Road, Bahosi Housing, State, determined that circumstances no
Regulations, 31 CFR part 537 (BSR). Lanmadaw, Rangoon, Burma; Registration ID longer warrant the inclusion of the
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following entities on the SDN List and to account for the income from long- DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
that these entities are no longer subject term contracts as the result of certain
to the blocking provisions of Section nontaxable transactions. Internal Revenue Service
1(b) of E.O. 13464: Current Actions: There is no change Proposed Collection; Comment
Entities in the paperwork burden previously Request for Revenue Procedure 2001–
1. CO-OPERATIVE EXPORT-IMPORT approved by OMB. 21
ENTERPRISE (a.k.a. CEIE), 259/263 Bogyoke Type of Review: Extension of a
Aung San Street, Yangon, Burma [BURMA] AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
currently approved collection.
2. NO. 1 MINING ENTERPRISE, 90 Kanbe Treasury.
Road, Yankin, Rangoon, Burma [BURMA] Affected Public: Business or other for- ACTION: Notice and request for
3. NO. 2 MINING ENTERPRISE, 90 Kanbe profit organizations. comments.
Road, Yankin, Rangoon, Burma [BURMA]
Estimated Number of Respondents:
4. NO. 3 MINING ENTERPRISE, 90 Kanbe SUMMARY: The Department of the
Road, Yankin, Rangoon, Burma [BURMA] 5,000.
Treasury, as part of its continuing effort
Dated: May 17, 2016. Estimated Time per Respondent: 2 to reduce paperwork and respondent
John E. Smith, hrs. burden, invites the general public and
Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Estimated Total Annual Reporting other Federal agencies to take this
Control. Burden Hours: 10,000. opportunity to comment on proposed
[FR Doc. 2016–12011 Filed 5–20–16; 8:45 am] The following paragraph applies to all and/or continuing information
BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P of the collections of information covered collections, as required by the
by this notice: Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY An agency may not conduct or 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is
sponsor, and a person is not required to soliciting comments concerning
Internal Revenue Service respond to, a collection of information Revenue Procedure 2001–21, Debt Roll-
unless the collection of information Ups.
Proposed Collection; Comment displays a valid OMB control number.
Request for Regulation Project DATES: Written comments should be
Books or records relating to a collection received on or before July 22, 2016 to be
AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), of information must be retained as long assured of consideration.
Treasury. as their contents may become material ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
ACTION: Notice and request for in the administration of any internal to Tuawana Pinkston, Internal Revenue
comments. revenue law. Generally, tax returns and Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution
tax return information are confidential, Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224.
SUMMARY: The Department of the as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103.
Treasury, as part of its continuing effort FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
to reduce paperwork and respondent Request for Comments: Comments Requests for additional information or
burden, invites the general public and submitted in response to this notice will copies of the regulations should be
other Federal agencies to take this be summarized and/or included in the directed to Allan Hopkins at Internal
opportunity to comment on proposed request for OMB approval. All Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111
and/or continuing information comments will become a matter of Constitution Avenue NW., Washington,
collections, as required by the public record. Comments are invited on: DC 20224, or through the internet at
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, (a) Whether the collection of Allan.M.Hopkins@irs.gov.
Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. information is necessary for the proper SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is performance of the functions of the Title: Debt Roll-Ups.
soliciting comments concerning TD agency, including whether the OMB Number: 1545–1647.
8995, Mid-Contract Change in Taxpayer. information shall have practical utility; Revenue Procedure Number: Revenue
DATES: Written comments should be (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate Procedure 2001–21.
received on or before July 22, 2016 to be of the burden of the collection of Abstract: Revenue Procedure 2001–21
assured of consideration. information; (c) ways to enhance the provides for an election that will
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments quality, utility, and clarity of the facilitate the consolidation of two or
to Tuawana Pinkston, Internal Revenue information to be collected; (d) ways to more outstanding debt instruments into
Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution minimize the burden of the collection of a single debt instrument. Under the
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224. information on respondents, including election, taxpayers can treat certain
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: through the use of automated collection exchanges of debt instruments as
Requests for additional information or techniques or other forms of information realization events for federal income tax
copies of this regulation should be technology; and (e) estimates of capital purposes even though the exchanges do
directed to Martha R. Brinson, Internal not result in significant medications
or start-up costs and costs of operation,
Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 under section 1.1001–3 of the Income
maintenance, and purchase of services
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, Tax Regulations.
to provide information.
DC 20224, or through the Internet at Current Actions: There are no changes
Approved: May 12, 2016. to the paperwork burden relating to this
sradovich on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
Martha.R.Brinson@irs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Tuawana Pinkston, revenue procedure at this time.
Title: Mid-Contract Change in IRS Reports Clearance Officer. Type of Review: Reinstatement of a
Taxpayer. [FR Doc. 2016–12132 Filed 5–20–16; 8:45 am] previously approved collection.
OMB Number: 1545–1732. Affected Public: Business or other for-
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Regulation Project Number: TD 8995. profit organizations.
Abstract: The information is needed Estimated Number of Respondents:
by taxpayers who assume the obligation 100.
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| Dates | The actions described in this notice were effective on May 17, 2016. | |
| Contact | The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control: Assistant Director for Licensing, tel.: 202-622-2480, Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs, tel.: 202-622-4855, Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance & Evaluation, tel.: 202-622-2490; or the Department of the Treasury's Office of the Chief Counsel (Foreign Assets Control), Office of the General Counsel, tel.: 202-622-2410. | |
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