Counter Terrorism designations and licenses; Regulations amendment

OFAC yesterday posted a Recent Actions Notice announcing Counter Terrorism designations; issuance of Counter Terrorism General Licenses; and updates to OFAC's Reporting, Procedures, and Penalties regulations and a related FAQ.

OFAC issued Counter Terrorism General License 30, "Authorizing the Wind Down of Transactions Involving Certain Entities Blocked on October 7, 2024," and Counter Terrorism General License 31, "Authorizing Certain Transactions Related to Debt or Equity of, or Derivative Contracts Involving, Certain Entities Blocked on October 7, 2024."

OFAC also issued a final rule to amend the Reporting, Procedures and Penalties Regulations (the “Regulations”). OFAC published an interim final rule with a request for comments on May 10, 2024 (“May 2024 Interim Final Rule”). In this final rule, OFAC responds to public comments submitted in response to the May 2024 Interim Final Rule and amends the Regulations to add three exceptions to the reporting requirement for any blocked property that is unblocked or transferred. [UPDATE: The final rule was published in the Federal Register this morning at , and will be effective November 7, 2024.] OFAC added a new Reporting, Procedures, Procedures and Penalties Regulation-related FAQ (FAQ 1196).

SPECIALLY DESIGNATED NATIONAL LIST UPDATE

The following individuals have been added to OFAC's SDN List:

AL AHMAR, Hamid Abdullah Hussein (Arabic: حميد بن عبد الله الأحمر) (a.k.a. AHMAR, Hamid Abdullah; a.k.a. AHMAR, Hamid Abdullah Hussain; a.k.a. AL AHMAR, Hamid A. H.; a.k.a. AL-AHMAR, Hamid), Istanbul, Turkey; DOB 27 Dec 1967; alt. DOB 01 Jan 1967; POB Sanaa, Yemen; nationality Yemen; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport 00030140 (Yemen) expires 09 Apr 2022; Identification Number 99727522148 (Turkey) (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: HAMAS; Linked To: AL-QUDS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION).

AL-ZEER, Majed (a.k.a. ALZEER, Majed; a.k.a. AL-ZEER, Majed Khalil Moussa; a.k.a. AL-ZEER, Majid), Germany; DOB 12 Aug 1962; alt. DOB 1961 to 1962; POB Bethlehem, West Bank, Palestinian Territories; nationality United Kingdom; alt. nationality Jordan; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport 133670754 (United Kingdom) issued 09 Nov 2022; alt. Passport Q721863 (Jordan) issued 28 Sep 2021 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: HAMAS).

DOUGHMAN, Adel Saad al-Din Hassan, Austria; DOB 1963; nationality Austria; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: HAMAS).

HANOUN, Muhammad Mahoud Ahmad Awad (a.k.a. HANNOUN, Mahid Ahmad Mohammad; a.k.a. HANNOUN, Mohamad Mahmoud Ahmad; a.k.a. HANNOUN, Mohammad Mah'd Ahmed), Via Bartolomeo Parodi N. 79 int. 1a, 16014 Ceranesi, Genoa, Italy; DOB 15 Jun 1962; POB Bodros, Jordan; nationality Jordan; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport T1005028 (Italy) expires 21 Jul 2027; National ID No. AX1539488 (Italy); Italian Fiscal Code HNNMMM62H15Z220R (Italy); Residency Number I19693469 (Italy) issued 07 Nov 2023 expires 16 Jun 2033 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: HAMAS).

The following entities have been added to OFAC's SDN List:

AL AHMAR OILS SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION (Arabic: الأحمر لتموين والتوزيع الزيوت), Sanaa, Yemen; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Commercial Registry Number 2008050146 (Yemen) [SDGT] (Linked To: AL AHMAR, Hamid Abdullah Hussein).

AL AHMAR TRADING GROUP (Arabic: مجموعة الأحمر التجارة) (a.k.a. AHMAR GROUP FOR TRADING; a.k.a. AL-AHMAR GROUP FOR TRADE), Sanaa, Yemen; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Commercial Registry Number 960363 (Yemen) [SDGT] (Linked To: AL AHMAR, Hamid Abdullah Hussein).

AL SALAM TRADING AND AGENCIES GENERAL ESTABLISHMENT (Arabic: مؤسسة السلام للتجارة والتوكيلات العامة), Sanaa, Yemen; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Commercial Registry Number 8718 (Yemen) [SDGT] (Linked To: AL AHMAR, Hamid Abdullah Hussein).

AL-INTAJ BANK (a.k.a. PALESTINIAN PRODUCTION BANK), Gaza City, Gaza; Khan Younis, Gaza; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 19 May 2013 to 31 May 2013; Target Type Financial Institution [SDGT] (Linked To: HAMAS).

ASSOCIAZIONE BENEFICA DI SOLIDARIETA CON IL POPOLO PALESTINESE (Latin: ASSOCIAZIONE BENEFICA DI SOLIDARIETÀ CON IL POPOLO PALESTINESE) (a.k.a. CHARITY ASSOCIATION OF SOLIDARITY WITH THE PALESTINIAN PEOPLE; a.k.a. "ABSPP"), Genova, Italy; Rome, Italy; Milan, Italy; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 01 Jan 1994 to 31 Dec 1994; Target Type Charity or Nonprofit Organization [SDGT] (Linked To: HAMAS).

INVESTRADE PORTFOY YONETIMI ANONIM SIRKETI (Latin: INVESTRADE PORTFÖY YÖNETİMİ ANONIM ŞIRKETI) (a.k.a. INVESTRADE PORTFOY YONETIMI A.S. (Latin: INVESTRADE PORTFÖY YÖNETIMI A.Ş.)), A Girisi, Imrahor Cadessi No. 23 A/1 Gursel Mahallesi 34400 Kagithane, Istanbul, Turkey; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 10 Nov 2017; Tax ID No. 4650572633 (Turkey); Trade License No. 107406 (Turkey) [SDGT] (Linked To: AL AHMAR, Hamid Abdullah Hussein).

SABA, TRADE & INVESTMENT S.R.O. (a.k.a. SABA, TRADE AND INVESTMENT S.R.O.), Prague, Czech Republic; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 22 Oct 2014; Organization Type: Real estate activities with own or leased property; Identification Number 035 09 184 (Czech Republic); Trade License No. 3509184 (Czech Republic); File Number C 232697/MSPH (Czech Republic) [SDGT] (Linked To: AL AHMAR, Hamid Abdullah Hussein).

SABAFON INTERNATIONAL SAL OFFSHORE (Arabic: سابفون انترناشونال ليمتيد ش.م.ل اوف شور), Sami Al Solh Street, Makram Building, 6th Floor, Property No. 4110/ Chiyah Section No. 20, Beirut, Lebanon; Beirut, Lebanon; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 15 May 2013; Organization Type: Other business support service activities n.e.c.; Registration Number 1806771 (Lebanon) [SDGT] (Linked To: AL AHMAR, Hamid Abdullah Hussein).

SABATURK DIS TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI (Latin: SABATURK DIŞ TİCARET ANONİM ŞİRKETİ) (a.k.a. SABATURK FOREIGN TRADE JOINT STOCK COMPANY; a.k.a. SABATURK GAYRIMENKUL GELISTIRME ANONIM SIRKETI; a.k.a. SABATURK REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT JOINT STOCK COMPANY), Bagcilar, Mahmut Bey District, Istanbul, Turkey; Altunizade Mah. Kisikli Cad. Haluk Turksoy Arkasi Sok. N:2/1 Uskudar, Istanbul, Turkey; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 21 Dec 2015; Organization Type: Real estate activities with own or leased property; Tax ID No. 7360642469 (Turkey); Chamber of Commerce Number 14375-5 (Turkey); Registration Number 0736-0642-4690-0018 (Turkey) [SDGT] (Linked To: AL AHMAR, Hamid Abdullah Hussein).

SAMA INTERNATIONAL MEDIA (Arabic: سماء للإعلام الدولي), Sanaa, Yemen; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Type: Other business support service activities n.e.c.; Business Registration Number 239978 (Yemen) [SDGT] (Linked To: AL AHMAR, Hamid Abdullah Hussein).

VIVID ENERJI YATIRIMLARI ANONIM SIRKETI (Latin: VİVİD ENERJİ YATIRIMLARI ANONİM ŞİRKETİ), Gursel Mah. Imrahor CAD. No:23 A/1 Kagithane, Istanbul, Turkey; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 21 Mar 2019; Organization Type: Other business support service activities n.e.c.; Identification Number 0925084467700001 (Turkey); Chamber of Commerce Number 185388-5 (Turkey) [SDGT] (Linked To: AL AHMAR, Hamid Abdullah Hussein).