82 FR 23721 - Sanctions Actions Pursuant to Executive Order 13582, 13382, and 13572

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Office of Foreign Assets Control

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 98 (May 23, 2017)

Page Range		23721-23721
FR Document		2017-10475

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of 10 persons whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to Executive Orders (E.O.) 13582, 13382, and 13572.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Office of Foreign Assets Control


Sanctions Actions Pursuant to Executive Order 13582, 13382, and 
13572

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 10 persons whose property and 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to Executive Orders (E.O.) 
13582, 13382, and 13572.

DATES: OFAC's actions described in this notice were effective on May 
16, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Department of the Treasury's 
Office of Foreign Assets Control: Associate Director for Global 
Targeting, tel.: 202-622-2420; Assistant Director for Sanctions 
Compliance & Evaluation, tel.: 202-622-2490; Assistant Director for 
Licensing, tel.: 202-622-2480; Assistant Director for Regulatory 
Affairs, tel. 202-622-4855; or the Department of the Treasury's Office 
of the General Counsel: Office of the Chief Counsel (Foreign Assets 
Control), tel.: 202-622-2410.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Electronic Availability

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

Notice of OFAC Actions

    On May 16, 2017, OFAC blocked the property and interests in 
property of two persons pursuant to E.O. 13582, ``Blocking Property of 
the Government of Syria and Prohibiting Certain Transactions with 
Respect to Syria''.

Individual

    1. MAKHLUF, Iyad (a.k.a. MAKHLOUF, Eyad; a.k.a. MAKHLOUF, Iyad), 
Damascus, Syria; DOB 21 Jan 1973; Gender Male; Passport N001820740 
(individual) [SYRIA].

Entity

    2. CHAM ISLAMIC BANK (a.k.a. AL-CHAM ISLAMIC BANK; a.k.a. CHAM 
BANK), Al-Najmeh Square, Damascus, Syria; All offices worldwide 
[SYRIA].

    In addition, OFAC also blocked the property and interests in 
property of the following two persons pursuant to E.O. 13382, 
``Blocking Property of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferators and 
Their Supporters''.

Individual

    1. QUWAYDIR, Muhammed Bin-Muhammed Faris (a.k.a. KWEIDER, 
Muhammad; a.k.a. KWEITER, Muhammad; a.k.a. QASSAR, Samir; a.k.a. 
QUAYDIR, Muhammad), Damascus, Syria; DOB 21 Jul 1967; Gender Male; 
Passport 004123298; Scientific Studies and Research Center Contracts 
Director (individual) [NPWMD] (Linked To: SCIENTIFIC STUDIES AND 
RESEARCH CENTER).

Entity

    2. SYRIAN COMPANY FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (a.k.a. ``SCIT''), 
P.O. Box 11037, Damascus, Syria [NPWMD] (Linked To: ORGANIZATION FOR 
TECHNOLOGICAL INDUSTRIES).

    In addition, OFAC also blocked the property and interests in 
property of the following six persons pursuant to E.O. 13572, 
``Blocking Property of Certain Persons With Respect to Human Rights 
Abuses in Syria''.

Individuals

    1. ABBAS, Muhammad (a.k.a. ABBAS, Mohammad Hasan; a.k.a. ABBAS, 
Mohammad Hassan), Damascus, Syria; DOB 01 Sep 1964; POB Al 
Ladhiqiyah, Syria; Gender Male (individual) [SYRIA] (Linked To: 
MAKHLUF, Rami).
    2. MAKHLUF, Ihab (a.k.a. MAKHLOUF, Ehab; a.k.a. MAKHLOUF, Iehab; 
a.k.a. MAKHLOUF, Ihab), Damascus, Syria; DOB 21 Jan 1973; Gender 
Male; Passport N002848852 (individual) [SYRIA] (Linked To: MAKHLUF, 
Rami).
    3. DARWISH, Samir Sakhir, Mezzah, Damascus, Syria; DOB 1971; 
alt. DOB 1970; alt. DOB 1972; Head of Al-Bustan Charity (individual) 
[SYRIA] (Linked To: AL-BUSTAN CHARITY).

Entities

    4. AL-BUSTAN CHARITY (a.k.a. AL JAMAIYAH AL BUSTAN; a.k.a. AL-
BUSTAN ASSOCIATION; a.k.a. AL-BUSTAN CHARITY ASSOCIATION; a.k.a. AL-
BUSTAN CHARITY FOUNDATION; a.k.a. AL-BUSTAN CHARITY SOCIETY; a.k.a. 
AL-BUSTAN ORGANIZATION; a.k.a. JAMIAT AL-BUSTAN AL-KHAYRIYAH 
CHARITY), Mazza, Damascus, Syria [SYRIA] (Linked To: MAKHLUF, Rami).
    5. AL-AJNIHAH (a.k.a. AJJNEHA; a.k.a. AL-AGNEHA COMPANY; a.k.a. 
AL-AJNIHAH PRIVATE JOINT STOCK CORPORATION), Damascus, Syria [SYRIA] 
(Linked To: ABBAS, Muhammad).
    6. BARLY OFF-SHORE (a.k.a. BARLY OFF-SHORE S.A.L.), Lebanon 
[SYRIA] (Linked To: ABBAS, Muhammad).

    Dated: May 16, 2017.
Andrea M. Gacki,
Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control.
[FR Doc. 2017-10475 Filed 5-22-17; 8:45 am]
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Surgery FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The (Linked To: SCIENTIFIC STUDIES AND
Department of the Treasury’s Office of RESEARCH CENTER).
• Surgical clips
• Surgical instruments—all types and Foreign Assets Control: Associate Entity
sizes Director for Global Targeting, tel.: 202–
622–2420; Assistant Director for 2. SYRIAN COMPANY FOR
• Surgical instrument cases, trays, mats INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (a.k.a.
or tray liners, racks, covers, wraps, Sanctions Compliance & Evaluation,
‘‘SCIT’’), P.O. Box 11037, Damascus, Syria
stands, holders, stringers, or tel.: 202–622–2490; Assistant Director
[NPWMD] (Linked To: ORGANIZATION FOR
protectors for Licensing, tel.: 202–622–2480; TECHNOLOGICAL INDUSTRIES).
• Stents—all types and sizes Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs,
• Surgical linens, drapes, or covers tel. 202–622–4855; or the Department of In addition, OFAC also blocked the
• Chest drains the Treasury’s Office of the General property and interests in property of the
• Surgical case carts Counsel: Office of the Chief Counsel following six persons pursuant to E.O.
• Blood transfusion equipment (Foreign Assets Control), tel.: 202–622– 13572, ‘‘Blocking Property of Certain
• Surgical clean-up kits 2410. Persons With Respect to Human Rights
• Wound drainage equipment SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Abuses in Syria’’.
• Stockinettes
• Surgical mesh Electronic Availability Individuals
• Surgical smoke evacuators and 1. ABBAS, Muhammad (a.k.a. ABBAS,
specialized supporting equipment The Specially Designated Nationals
Mohammad Hasan; a.k.a. ABBAS,
• Electrosurgery devices and supporting and Blocked Persons List and additional Mohammad Hassan), Damascus, Syria; DOB
equipment information concerning OFAC sanctions 01 Sep 1964; POB Al Ladhiqiyah, Syria;
• Lubricant specially-formulated for programs are available on OFAC’s Web Gender Male (individual) [SYRIA] (Linked
surgical equipment in 1 gallon site (www.treasury.gov/ofac). To: MAKHLUF, Rami).
containers or less 2. MAKHLUF, Ihab (a.k.a. MAKHLOUF,
Notice of OFAC Actions
Ehab; a.k.a. MAKHLOUF, Iehab; a.k.a.
EAR99-classified components,
On May 16, 2017, OFAC blocked the MAKHLOUF, Ihab), Damascus, Syria; DOB
accessories, and optional equipment 21 Jan 1973; Gender Male; Passport
that are designed for and are for use property and interests in property of
two persons pursuant to E.O. 13582, N002848852 (individual) [SYRIA] (Linked
with an EAR99-classified medical To: MAKHLUF, Rami).
device included elsewhere on the list. ‘‘Blocking Property of the Government
3. DARWISH, Samir Sakhir, Mezzah,
of Syria and Prohibiting Certain Damascus, Syria; DOB 1971; alt. DOB 1970;
Dated: May 18, 2017. Transactions with Respect to Syria’’. alt. DOB 1972; Head of Al-Bustan Charity
Andrea M. Gacki,
Individual (individual) [SYRIA] (Linked To: AL–
Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets BUSTAN CHARITY).
Control. 1. MAKHLUF, Iyad (a.k.a. MAKHLOUF,
[FR Doc. 2017–10520 Filed 5–22–17; 8:45 am] Eyad; a.k.a. MAKHLOUF, Iyad), Damascus, Entities
BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P Syria; DOB 21 Jan 1973; Gender Male; 4. AL–BUSTAN CHARITY (a.k.a. AL
Passport N001820740 (individual) [SYRIA]. JAMAIYAH AL BUSTAN; a.k.a. AL–
Entity BUSTAN ASSOCIATION; a.k.a. AL–
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY BUSTAN CHARITY ASSOCIATION; a.k.a.
2. CHAM ISLAMIC BANK (a.k.a. AL– AL–BUSTAN CHARITY FOUNDATION;
Office of Foreign Assets Control CHAM ISLAMIC BANK; a.k.a. CHAM a.k.a. AL–BUSTAN CHARITY SOCIETY;
BANK), Al-Najmeh Square, Damascus, Syria; a.k.a. AL–BUSTAN ORGANIZATION; a.k.a.
Sanctions Actions Pursuant to All offices worldwide [SYRIA]. JAMIAT AL–BUSTAN AL–KHAYRIYAH
Executive Order 13582, 13382, and CHARITY), Mazza, Damascus, Syria [SYRIA]
In addition, OFAC also blocked the (Linked To: MAKHLUF, Rami).
13572 property and interests in property of the 5. AL–AJNIHAH (a.k.a. AJJNEHA; a.k.a.
AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets following two persons pursuant to E.O. AL–AGNEHA COMPANY; a.k.a. AL–
Control, Treasury. 13382, ‘‘Blocking Property of Weapons AJNIHAH PRIVATE JOINT STOCK
ACTION: Notice. of Mass Destruction Proliferators and CORPORATION), Damascus, Syria [SYRIA]
Their Supporters’’. (Linked To: ABBAS, Muhammad).
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of the 6. BARLY OFF–SHORE (a.k.a. BARLY
Individual OFF–SHORE S.A.L.), Lebanon [SYRIA]
Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets
1. QUWAYDIR, Muhammed Bin- (Linked To: ABBAS, Muhammad).
Control (OFAC) is publishing the names
of 10 persons whose property and Muhammed Faris (a.k.a. KWEIDER, Dated: May 16, 2017.
interests in property are blocked Muhammad; a.k.a. KWEITER, Muhammad; Andrea M. Gacki,
a.k.a. QASSAR, Samir; a.k.a. QUAYDIR,
pursuant to Executive Orders (E.O.) Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets
Muhammad), Damascus, Syria; DOB 21 Jul
13582, 13382, and 13572. 1967; Gender Male; Passport 004123298; Control.
DATES: OFAC’s actions described in this Scientific Studies and Research Center [FR Doc. 2017–10475 Filed 5–22–17; 8:45 am]
notice were effective on May 16, 2017. Contracts Director (individual) [NPWMD] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P
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Action		Notice.
Dates		OFAC's actions described in this notice were effective on May 16, 2017.
Contact		The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control: Associate Director for Global Targeting, tel.: 202-622-2420; Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance & Evaluation, tel.: 202-622-2490; Assistant Director for Licensing, tel.: 202-622-2480; Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs, tel. 202-622-4855; or the Department of the Treasury's Office of the General Counsel: Office of the Chief Counsel (Foreign Assets Control), tel.: 202-622-2410.
FR Citation		82 FR 23721

82 FR 23721 - Sanctions Actions Pursuant to Executive Order 13582, 13382, and 13572

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURYOffice of Foreign Assets Control

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 98 (May 23, 2017)

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Office of Foreign Assets Control