82_FR_5657 82 FR 5646 - Unblocking of Specially Designated National and Blocked Person Pursuant to Executive Order 13469

82 FR 5646 - Unblocking of Specially Designated National and Blocked Person Pursuant to Executive Order 13469

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Office of Foreign Assets Control

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 11 (January 18, 2017)

Page Range5646-5647
FR Document2017-01040

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the name of one entity whose property and interests in property have been unblocked pursuant to Executive Order 13469 of July 25, 2008, ``Blocking Property of Additional Persons Undermining Democratic Processes or Institutions in Zimbabwe.''

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 11 (Wednesday, January 18, 2017) 
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 11 (Wednesday, January 18, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5646-5647]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-01040]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Office of Foreign Assets Control


Unblocking of Specially Designated National and Blocked Person 
Pursuant to Executive Order 13469

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

[[Page 5647]]

Control (OFAC) is publishing the name of one entity whose property and 
interests in property have been unblocked pursuant to Executive Order 
13469 of July 25, 2008, ``Blocking Property of Additional Persons 
Undermining Democratic Processes or Institutions in Zimbabwe.''

DATES: OFAC's actions described in this notice are effective as of 
January 12, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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, Office of Foreign Assets Control, or 
Chief Counsel (Foreign Assets Control), tel.: 202/622-2410 (not toll 
free numbers).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Electronic Availability

    The SDN List and additional information concerning OFAC sanctions 
programs are available from OFAC's Web site (www.treasury.gov/ofac).

Notice of OFAC Actions

    On January 12, 2017, OFAC, in consultation with the U.S. Department 
of State, removed from the SDN List the entity listed below, whose 
property and interests in property were blocked pursuant to Executive 
Order 13469 (E.O. 13469).

    ZIMRE HOLDINGS LIMITED (a.k.a. WWW.ZHL.CO.ZW; a.k.a. ZIMRE), 9th 
Floor, Zimre Center, Cnr. Leopold Takawira/Kwame Nkrumah Avenue, P.O. 
Box 4839, Harare, Zimbabwe; Phone Number 263-4-772963; Fax Number 263-
4-772972 [ZIMBABWE--E.O. 13469].

    Dated: January 12, 2017.
John E. Smith,
Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control.
[FR Doc. 2017-01040 Filed 1-17-17; 8:45 am]
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5646 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 11 / Wednesday, January 18, 2017 / Notices 6, 2022, so that it can gather additional Issued in Washington, DC, on December 2. STATE PLANNING COMMISSION, data from more projects to better assess 28, 2016. Korea, North [DPRK3]. the effect of local hire preferences on Anthony R. Foxx, In addition, on January 11, 2017, competition. The extension of this pilot Secretary of Transportation. OFAC blocked the property and program will provide FHWA and FTA [FR Doc. 2017–00984 Filed 1–17–17; 8:45 am] interests in property of the following recipients and subrecipients flexibility BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P seven individuals pursuant to E.O. to continue operating under the pilot 13687, ‘‘Imposing Additional Sanctions program while DOT conducts its With Respect to North Korea’’: evaluation as well as provide DOT with DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Individuals additional projects to consider in 1. KIM, Won Hong (a.k.a. KIM, Wo’n- evaluating the impacts on competition. Office of Foreign Assets Control hong), Korea, North; DOB 17 Jul 1945; Please note that Section 415 of the Gender Male; Minister of State Security Sanctions Actions Pursuant to Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, (individual) [DPRK2]. Executive Orders (E.O.s) 13722 and 2. KIM, Yo Jong (a.k.a. KIM, Yo’- Public Law 114–113 (FY 2016 13687. cho’ng), Korea, North; DOB 26 Sep Appropriations Act), extended by Public Law 114–223 and Public Law 114–254, AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets 1989; Gender Female; Vice Director of continues the restriction on the Federal Control, Treasury. the Workers’ Party of Korea Propaganda Transit Administration (FTA) from and Agitation Department (individual) ACTION: Notice. using FY 2016 funds to implement, [DPRK2]. administer or enforce 49 CFR 18.36(c)(2) SUMMARY: The Treasury Department’s 3. KIM, Il-Nam (a.k.a. KIM, Il Nam), for construction hiring. Accordingly, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Korea, North; DOB 09 Apr 1958; Gender FTA recipients and subrecipients do not is publishing the names of two entities Male; Chief, South Hamgyong Province, identified as blocked pursuant to E.O. Ministry of State Security (individual) need to submit applications for 13722, ‘‘Blocking Property of the [DPRK2]. participation in the pilot program for 4. CHOE, Hwi, Korea, North; DOB 01 contracts awarded or advertised on or Government of North Korea and the Workers’ Party of Korea, and Prohibiting Jan 1954 to 31 Dec 1955; Gender Male; before September 30, 2016. First Vice Director of the Workers’ Party Certain Transactions With Respect to Additionally, we note that Section of Korea Propaganda and Agitation North Korea,’’ and of seven individuals 192 of the FY 2016 Appropriations Act whose property and interests in Department (individual) [DPRK2]. (also extended by Public Law 114–223 5. JO, Yong-Won (a.k.a. CHO, property are blocked pursuant to E.O. and Public Law 114–254) expressly Yongwon), Korea, North; DOB 24 Oct 13687, ‘‘Imposing Additional Sanctions authorizes DOT assisted contracts under 1957; Gender Male; Vice Director of the With Respect to North Korea.’’ titles 49 and 23 of the United States Organization and Guidance Department DATES: OFAC’s actions described in this (individual) [DPRK2]. Code utilizing geographic, economic, or notice were effective on January 11, 6. MIN, Byong Chol (a.k.a. MIN, other hiring preferences not otherwise 2017. Byong Chun; a.k.a. MIN, Byong-chol; authorized by law if the grant recipient certifies the following: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The a.k.a. MIN, Pyo’ng-ch’o’l), Korea, North; Department of the Treasury’s OFAC: DOB 10 Aug 1948; Gender Male; (1) That except with respect to Member of the Worker’s Party of Korea’s Assistant Director for Licensing, tel.: apprentices or trainees, a pool of readily Organization and Guidance Department 202–622–2480, Assistant Director for available but unemployed individuals (individual) [DPRK2]. Regulatory Affairs, tel.: 202–622–4855, possessing the knowledge, skill, and 7. KANG, P’il-Hun (a.k.a. KANG, Phil Assistant Director for Sanctions ability to perform the work that the Hun; a.k.a. KANG, Pil Hoon), Korea, Compliance & Evaluation, tel.: 202–622– contract requires resides in the North; DOB 11 Jun 1943; Gender Male; 2490; or the Department of the jurisdiction; Treasury’s Office of the Chief Counsel Director of the General Political Bureau (2) That the grant recipient will (Foreign Assets Control), Office of the of the Ministry of People’s Security include appropriate provisions in its bid General Counsel, tel.: 202–622–2410. (individual) [DPRK2]. document ensuring that the contractor SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: January 11, 2017. does not displace any of its existing John E. Smith, employees in order to satisfy such Electronic and Facsimile Availability Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets hiring preference; and The Specially Designated Nationals Control. (3) That any increase in the cost of and Blocked Persons List and additional [FR Doc. 2017–00920 Filed 1–17–17; 8:45 am] labor, training, or delays resulting from information concerning OFAC sanctions BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P the use of such hiring preference does programs are available on OFAC’s Web not delay or displace any transportation site (www.treasury.gov/ofac). project in the applicable Statewide DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Notice of OFAC Actions Transportation Improvement Program or On January 11, 2017, OFAC identified Office of Foreign Assets Control Transportation Improvement Program. the following two entities as blocked Accordingly, recipients and pursuant to E.O. 13722, ‘‘Blocking Unblocking of Specially Designated subrecipients should follow the National and Blocked Person Pursuant mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES Property of the Government of North application process described in the Korea and the Workers’ Party of Korea, to Executive Order 13469 March 6, 2015, Federal Register notice and Prohibiting Certain Transactions AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets (80 FR 12257), except that recipients With Respect to North Korea’’: Control, Treasury. and subrecipients must also include the ACTION: Notice. required certifications from Section 192 Entities of the FY 2016 Appropriations Act as 1. 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Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 11 / Wednesday, January 18, 2017 / Notices 5647 Control (OFAC) is publishing the name Dated: January 12, 2017. Pursuant to this mandate, the of one entity whose property and John E. Smith, Commission will hold a public hearing interests in property have been Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets in Washington, DC On 1/26/2017 on unblocked pursuant to Executive Order Control. ‘‘Chinese Investment in the United 13469 of July 25, 2008, ‘‘Blocking [FR Doc. 2017–01040 Filed 1–17–17; 8:45 am] States: Impacts and Issues for Property of Additional Persons BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P Policymakers.’’ Undermining Democratic Processes or Background: This is the first public Institutions in Zimbabwe.’’ hearing the Commission will hold U.S.-CHINA ECONOMIC AND during its 2017 report cycle to collect DATES: OFAC’s actions described in this input from academic, industry, and SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION notice are effective as of January 12, government experts on national security 2017. Notice of Open Public Hearing implications of the U.S. bilateral trade and economic relationship with China. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: AGENCY: U.S.-China Economic and This hearing will explore patterns of Associate Director for Global Targeting, Security Review Commission. Chinese investment in the United States tel.: 202/622–2420, Assistant Director ACTION: Notice of open public hearing and implications for U.S. policymakers. for Sanctions Compliance & Evaluation, January 26, 2017—Washington, DC. Topics that will be examined include tel.: 202/622–2490, Assistant Director China’s increasing investments in for Licensing, tel.: 202/622–2480, Office SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of the strategic sectors, Chinese state-owned of Foreign Assets Control, or Chief following hearing of the U.S.-China companies claiming sovereign Counsel (Foreign Assets Control), tel.: Economic and Security Review immunity in U.S. courts, and duress 202/622–2410 (not toll free numbers). Commission. acquisitions of U.S. entities by Chinese ADDRESSES: Room: Dirksen Senate firms. The hearing will also cover the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Office Building, Room 419. Thursday, activities of Chinese companies listed Electronic Availability January 26, 2017, 9:00 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. on U.S. stock exchanges, assessing A detailed agenda for the hearing will implications for U.S. investors and the The SDN List and additional be posted to the Commission’s Web site U.S. economy at large. The hearing will information concerning OFAC sanctions at www.uscc.gov. Also, please check our be co-chaired by Commissioners Robin programs are available from OFAC’s Web site for possible changes to the Cleveland and Michael Wessel. Any Web site (www.treasury.gov/ofac). hearing schedule. Reservations are not interested party may file a written required to attend the hearing. statement by January 26, 2017, by Notice of OFAC Actions FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any mailing to the contact below. A portion On January 12, 2017, OFAC, in member of the public seeking further of each panel will include a question consultation with the U.S. Department information concerning the hearing and answer period between the of State, removed from the SDN List the should contact Leslie Tisdale, 444 North Commissioners and the witnesses. entity listed below, whose property and Capitol Street NW., Suite 602, Authority: Congress created the U.S.-China interests in property were blocked Washington DC 20001; phone: 202–624– Economic and Security Review Commission pursuant to Executive Order 13469 (E.O. 1496, or via email at LTisdale@uscc.gov. in 2000 in the National Defense 13469). Reservations are not required to attend Authorization Act (Public Law 106–398), as the hearing. amended by Division P of the Consolidated ZIMRE HOLDINGS LIMITED (a.k.a. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Appropriations Resolution, 2003 (Public Law 108–7), as amended by Public Law 109–108 WWW.ZHL.CO.ZW; a.k.a. ZIMRE), 9th Name: Carolyn Bartholomew, (November 22, 2005), as amended by Public Floor, Zimre Center, Cnr. Leopold Chairman of the U.S.-China Economic Law 113–291 (December 19, 2014). Takawira/Kwame Nkrumah Avenue, and Security Review Commission. The Commission is mandated by Congress to Dated: January 11, 2017 P.O. Box 4839, Harare, Zimbabwe; Phone Number 263–4–772963; Fax investigate, assess, and report to Michael Danis, Number 263–4–772972 [ZIMBABWE— Congress annually on ‘‘the national Executive Director, U.S.-China Economic and security implications of the economic Security Review Commission. E.O. 13469]. relationship between the United States [FR Doc. 2017–00948 Filed 1–17–17; 8:45 am] and the People’s Republic of China.’’ BILLING CODE 1137–00–P mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:41 Jan 17, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00126 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\18JAN1.SGM 18JAN1


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice.
DatesOFAC's actions described in this notice are effective as of January 12, 2017.
ContactAssociate 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, Office of Foreign Assets Control, or Chief Counsel (Foreign Assets Control), tel.: 202/622-2410 (not toll free numbers).
FR Citation82 FR 5646 
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