82 FR 54466 - Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Office of Foreign Assets Control

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 221 (November 17, 2017)

Page Range		54466-54466
FR Document		2017-24954

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of persons 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 these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 221 (Friday, November 17, 2017)

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 221 (Friday, November 17, 2017)]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Office of Foreign Assets Control


Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions

AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the 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 persons 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 these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are 
generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.

DATES: See Supplementary Information section.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OFAC: 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; Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance & Evaluation, tel.: 
202-622-2490; 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 list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN 
List) and additional information concerning OFAC sanctions programs are 
available on OFAC's Web site (http://www.treasury.gov/ofac).

Notice of OFAC Actions

    On November 9, 2017, OFAC determined that the property and 
interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of the following 
persons are blocked under the relevant sanctions authority listed 
below.

    1. FERNANDEZ MELENDEZ, Manuel Angel (Latin: FERN[Aacute]NDEZ 
MEL[Eacute]NDEZ, Manuel [Aacute]ngel), Miranda, Venezuela; DOB 11 
Jun 1966; citizen Venezuela; Gender Male; Cedula No. 6873122 
(Venezuela) (individual) [VENEZUELA]. Designated pursuant to section 
1(a)(ii)(C) of E.O. 13692 for being a current or former official of 
the Government of Venezuela.
    2. HERNANDEZ DE HERNANDEZ, Socorro Elizabeth (Latin: 
HERN[Aacute]NDEZ DE HERN[Aacute]NDEZ, Socorro Elizabeth), Caracas, 
Capital District, Venezuela; DOB 11 Mar 1952; citizen Venezuela; 
Gender Female; Cedula No. 3977396 (Venezuela); Rector of Venezuela's 
National Electoral Council; Member of Venezuela's National Electoral 
Board (individual) [VENEZUELA]. Designated pursuant to section 
1(a)(ii)(C) of E.O. 13692 for being a current or former official of 
the Government of Venezuela.
    3. HIDROBO AMOROSO, Elvis Eduardo, Aragua, Venezuela; DOB 04 Aug 
1963; POB Caracas, Venezuela; citizen Venezuela; Gender Male; Cedula 
No. 7659695 (Venezuela); Second Vice President of Venezuela's 
Constituent Assembly (individual) [VENEZUELA]. Designated pursuant 
to section 1(a)(ii)(C) of E.O. 13692 for being a current or former 
official of the Government of Venezuela.
    4. MARQUEZ MONSALVE, Jorge Elieser, Caracas, District Capital, 
Venezuela; DOB 20 Feb 1971; citizen Venezuela; Gender Male; Cedula 
No. 8714253 (Venezuela); Venezuela's Minister of the Office of the 
Presidency (individual) [VENEZUELA]. Designated pursuant to section 
1(a)(ii)(C) of E.O. 13692 for being a current or former official of 
the Government of Venezuela.
    5. OBLITAS RUZZA, Sandra, Caracas, Capital District, Venezuela; 
DOB 07 Jun 1969; POB Ecuador; citizen Venezuela; Gender Female; 
Cedula No. 10517860 (Venezuela); Vice President of Venezuela's 
National Electoral Council; Rector of Venezuela's National Electoral 
Council; President of Venezuela's Civil and Electoral Registry 
Commission (individual) [VENEZUELA]. Designated pursuant to section 
1(a)(ii)(C) of E.O. 13692 for being a current or former official of 
the Government of Venezuela.
    6. OSORIO ZAMBRANO, Carlos Alberto, Miranda, Venezuela; DOB 10 
Oct 1966; citizen Venezuela; Gender Male; Cedula No. 6397281 
(Venezuela); President of the Superior Organ of Venezuela's 
Transport Mission (individual) [VENEZUELA]. Designated pursuant to 
section 1(a)(ii)(C) of E.O. 13692 for being a current or former 
official of the Government of Venezuela.
    7. QUINTERO CUEVAS, Carlos Enrique, Caracas, Capital District, 
Venezuela; DOB 16 Feb 1972; citizen Venezuela; Gender Male; Cedula 
No. 10719241 (Venezuela); Alternate Rector of Venezuela's National 
Electoral Council; Member of Venezuela's National Electoral Board 
(individual) [VENEZUELA]. Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii)(C) 
of E.O. 13692 for being a current or former official of the 
Government of Venezuela.
    8. RODRIGUEZ DIAZ, Julian Isaias (Latin: RODR[Iacute]GUEZ 
D[Iacute]AZ, Juli[aacute]n Isa[iacute]as), Miranda, Venezuela; DOB 
16 Dec 1942; POB Guarico, Venezuela; citizen Venezuela; Gender Male; 
Cedula No. 2218534 (Venezuela); Venezuelan Ambassador to Italy 
(individual) [VENEZUELA]. Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii)(C) 
of E.O. 13692 for being a current or former official of the 
Government of Venezuela.
    9. VILLEGAS POLJAK, Ernesto Emilio, Caracas, Capital District, 
Venezuela; DOB 29 Apr 1970; citizen Venezuela; Gender Male; Cedula 
No. 9487963 (Venezuela); Venezuela's Minister of Culture 
(individual) [VENEZUELA]. Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii)(C) 
of E.O. 13692 for being a current or former official of the 
Government of Venezuela.

    Additionally, on November 9, 2017, OFAC determined that the 
property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of the 
following person are blocked pursuant to section 1(a)(ii)(C) of E.O. 
13692 for being a current or former official of the Government of 
Venezuela. Accordingly, OFAC updated the SDN List for the following 
person, whose property and interests in property continue to be blocked 
under the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act.

    BERNAL ROSALES, Freddy Alirio; DOB 16 Jun 1962; POB San 
Cristobal, Tachira State, Venezuela; Cedula No. 5665018 (Venezuela); 
Passport B0500324 (Venezuela); Congressman, United Socialist Party 
of Venezuela (individual) [SDNTK].
    The listing for this person now appears as follows:
    BERNAL ROSALES, Freddy Alirio; Caracas, Capital District, 
Venezuela; DOB 16 Jun 1962; POB San Cristobal, Tachira State, 
Venezuela; Gender Male; Cedula No. 5665018 (Venezuela); Passport 
B0500324 (Venezuela); Venezuela's Minister of Urban Agriculture 
(individual) [SDNTK] [VENEZUELA].

    Dated: November 14, 2017.
John E. Smith,
Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control.
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expiration date must either show cause Evaluation, tel.: 202–622–2490; or the 6. OSORIO ZAMBRANO, Carlos Alberto,
why their approvals should not be Department of the Treasury’s Office of Miranda, Venezuela; DOB 10 Oct 1966;
terminated as provided in 49 CFR the General Counsel: Office of the Chief citizen Venezuela; Gender Male; Cedula No.
107.713(c)(1) or apply for a modification 6397281 (Venezuela); President of the
Counsel (Foreign Assets Control), tel.:
Superior Organ of Venezuela’s Transport
of their approval in accordance with 49 202–622–2410. Mission (individual) [VENEZUELA].
CFR 107.705 prior to the effective date SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii)(C) of
to avoid termination. R-number E.O. 13692 for being a current or former
modification applicants will be issued Electronic Availability
official of the Government of Venezuela.
an M-number but may continue to use The list of Specially Designated 7. QUINTERO CUEVAS, Carlos Enrique,
their R-number. All modified approvals Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN Caracas, Capital District, Venezuela; DOB 16
will be standardized and will have a 5- List) and additional information Feb 1972; citizen Venezuela; Gender Male;
year expiration date. concerning OFAC sanctions programs Cedula No. 10719241 (Venezuela); Alternate
A holder of an M-number or R- are available on OFAC’s Web site Rector of Venezuela’s National Electoral
number that is terminated according to Council; Member of Venezuela’s National
(http://www.treasury.gov/ofac).
Electoral Board (individual) [VENEZUELA].
this notice may request that the
Notice of OFAC Actions Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii)(C) of
Associate Administrator reconsider the E.O. 13692 for being a current or former
termination. Pursuant to 49 CFR On November 9, 2017, OFAC official of the Government of Venezuela.
107.715, such a request must: (1) Be in determined that the property and 8. RODRIGUEZ DIAZ, Julian Isaias (Latin:
writing and filed within 20 days of the interests in property subject to U.S. RODRÍGUEZ DÍAZ, Julián Isaı́as), Miranda,
date of termination; (2) state in detail jurisdiction of the following persons are Venezuela; DOB 16 Dec 1942; POB Guarico,
any alleged errors of fact and law; (3) blocked under the relevant sanctions Venezuela; citizen Venezuela; Gender Male;
enclose any additional information authority listed below. Cedula No. 2218534 (Venezuela); Venezuelan
needed to support the request to Ambassador to Italy (individual)
1. FERNANDEZ MELENDEZ, Manuel [VENEZUELA]. Designated pursuant to
reconsider; and (4) state in detail the Angel (Latin: FERNÁNDEZ MELÉNDEZ,
section 1(a)(ii)(C) of E.O. 13692 for being a
modification of the final decision Manuel Ángel), Miranda, Venezuela; DOB 11
current or former official of the Government
sought. This notice serves as service of Jun 1966; citizen Venezuela; Gender Male;
of Venezuela.
process pursuant to 49 CFR 105.35(a)(3). Cedula No. 6873122 (Venezuela) (individual)
9. VILLEGAS POLJAK, Ernesto Emilio,
[VENEZUELA]. Designated pursuant to
Issued in Washington, DC, on November section 1(a)(ii)(C) of E.O. 13692 for being a Caracas, Capital District, Venezuela; DOB 29
13, 2017, under authority of 49 U.S.C. 5101– current or former official of the Government Apr 1970; citizen Venezuela; Gender Male;
5128, as delegated in 49 CFR part 107. of Venezuela. Cedula No. 9487963 (Venezuela);
William S. Schoonover, 2. HERNANDEZ DE HERNANDEZ, Socorro Venezuela’s Minister of Culture (individual)
Elizabeth (Latin: HERNÁNDEZ DE [VENEZUELA]. Designated pursuant to
Associate Administrator, Pipeline and
HERNÁNDEZ, Socorro Elizabeth), Caracas, section 1(a)(ii)(C) of E.O. 13692 for being a
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.
Capital District, Venezuela; DOB 11 Mar current or former official of the Government
[FR Doc. 2017–24981 Filed 11–16–17; 8:45 am] of Venezuela.
1952; citizen Venezuela; Gender Female;
BILLING CODE 4909–60–P Cedula No. 3977396 (Venezuela); Rector of Additionally, on November 9, 2017,
Venezuela’s National Electoral Council;
Member of Venezuela’s National Electoral OFAC determined that the property and
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Board (individual) [VENEZUELA]. interests in property subject to U.S.
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii)(C) of jurisdiction of the following person are
Office of Foreign Assets Control E.O. 13692 for being a current or former blocked pursuant to section 1(a)(ii)(C) of
official of the Government of Venezuela. E.O. 13692 for being a current or former
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions 3. HIDROBO AMOROSO, Elvis Eduardo, official of the Government of Venezuela.
Aragua, Venezuela; DOB 04 Aug 1963; POB Accordingly, OFAC updated the SDN
AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets Caracas, Venezuela; citizen Venezuela;
List for the following person, whose
Control, Department of the Treasury. Gender Male; Cedula No. 7659695
(Venezuela); Second Vice President of property and interests in property
ACTION: Notice. continue to be blocked under the
Venezuela’s Constituent Assembly
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of the (individual) [VENEZUELA]. Designated Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation
Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets pursuant to section 1(a)(ii)(C) of E.O. 13692 Act.
Control (OFAC) is publishing the names for being a current or former official of the BERNAL ROSALES, Freddy Alirio; DOB 16
Government of Venezuela.
of persons that have been placed on 4. MARQUEZ MONSALVE, Jorge Elieser,
Jun 1962; POB San Cristobal, Tachira State,
OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals Venezuela; Cedula No. 5665018 (Venezuela);
Caracas, District Capital, Venezuela; DOB 20
and Blocked Persons List based on Passport B0500324 (Venezuela);
Feb 1971; citizen Venezuela; Gender Male;
OFAC’s determination that one or more Congressman, United Socialist Party of
Cedula No. 8714253 (Venezuela);
Venezuela (individual) [SDNTK].
applicable legal criteria were satisfied. Venezuela’s Minister of the Office of the
The listing for this person now appears as
All property and interests in property Presidency (individual) [VENEZUELA].
follows:
subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii)(C) of
BERNAL ROSALES, Freddy Alirio;
persons are blocked, and U.S. persons E.O. 13692 for being a current or former
Caracas, Capital District, Venezuela; DOB 16
official of the Government of Venezuela.
are generally prohibited from engaging 5. OBLITAS RUZZA, Sandra, Caracas,
Jun 1962; POB San Cristobal, Tachira State,
in transactions with them. Capital District, Venezuela; DOB 07 Jun 1969; Venezuela; Gender Male; Cedula No.
DATES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION POB Ecuador; citizen Venezuela; Gender 5665018 (Venezuela); Passport B0500324
section. Female; Cedula No. 10517860 (Venezuela); (Venezuela); Venezuela’s Minister of Urban
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES

Vice President of Venezuela’s National Agriculture (individual) [SDNTK]
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: [VENEZUELA].
OFAC: Associate Director for Global Electoral Council; Rector of Venezuela’s
National Electoral Council; President of Dated: November 14, 2017.
Targeting, tel.: 202–622–2420; Assistant Venezuela’s Civil and Electoral Registry
Director for Licensing, tel.: 202–622– John E. Smith,
Commission (individual) [VENEZUELA].
2480; Assistant Director for Regulatory Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii)(C) of
Affairs, tel.: 202–622–4855; Assistant E.O. 13692 for being a current or former [FR Doc. 2017–24954 Filed 11–16–17; 8:45 am]
Director for Sanctions Compliance & official of the Government of Venezuela. BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P

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Collection		Federal Register
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Section		Notices
Action		Notice.
Dates		See Supplementary Information section.
Contact		OFAC: 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; Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance & Evaluation, tel.: 202-622-2490; 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 54466

82 FR 54466 - Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURYOffice of Foreign Assets Control

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 221 (November 17, 2017)

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Office of Foreign Assets Control