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§ 542.516 Certain transactions in support of nongovernmental organizations’ activities.
(a) Nongovernmental organizations, including employees, contractors, and grantees thereof, are authorized to engage in all transactions prohibited by this part that are in support of the activities described in paragraph (b) of this section, provided that the nongovernmental organization is not a person whose property or interests in property are blocked pursuant to this part.
(b) The activities referenced in paragraph (a) of this section are non-commercial activities designed to directly benefit the civilian population that fall into one of the following categories:
(1) Activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human needs in Syria, including, disaster, drought, or flood relief; food, nutrition, or medicine distribution; the provision of health services; assistance for vulnerable or displaced populations, including refugees, individuals with disabilities, and the elderly; and environmental programs;
(2) Activities to support democracy building in...
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Notes:
1.0) For comments on the aspects of NGO-related GLs such as this that are conducive to cross-programmatic comment, refer to General Note on GLs Authorizing Transactions of and Related to Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) (System Ed. Note).
1.1) Comments on the June 2024 Revisions
On 6-5-24, OFAC gave 542.516 its third major overhaul in a five-year period. These comments address the differences between the 6-5-24 version and the version implemented on 11-24-21. See comment 1.2, below for comments on the 11-24-21 revisions, and note that the comments starting at 1.2 and below have not been amended as a result of the 6-5-24 amendments to the...