OFAC Regulatory Provisions - 31 CFR § 542.513 - Official activities of certain international organizations authorized.

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TURBOFAC Commentary (288 words)

Notes:

1) See general discussion of the “official business” licenses at General Note on Exemptions and General Licenses for the “Official Business” of the U.S. Government (and/or United Nations) and Employees, Contractors, or Grantees Thereof.

2) On 6-5-24, OFAC amended this provision by (i) removing the requirement that contractors or grantees must provide a copy of their contract or grant and identifying additional international organizations and entities covered, (ii) adding the Red Cross/Red Crescent and “Global Fund” to the , (iii) removing the carveout for non-Government of Syria blocked persons, and (iv) adding the note to clarify that the “authorization…includes the processing or transfer of funds on behalf of third-country entities to or from Syria in support of the transactions authorized,” and that “U.S. financial institutions may rely on the originator of a funds transfer with regard...

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31 CFR § 542.513 Official business of certain international organizations and entities.

TURBOFAC Commentary (288 words)