Publication of Syrian Sanctions Regulations Web General License 25

Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 154 / Wednesday, August 13, 2025 / Rules and Regulations 38941 Dated: July 9, 2025. Bradley T. Smith, Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. 2025–15357 Filed 8–12–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control 31 CFR Parts 542, 544, 561, 594, and 597 Publication of Syrian Sanctions Regulations Web General License 25 AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury. ACTION: Publication of a web general license. SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing a general license (GL) issued pursuant to multiple regulations, including the Syrian Sanctions Regulations: GL 25. This GL was previously made available on OFAC’s website. DATES: GL 25 was issued on May 23, 2025. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for additional relevant dates. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OFAC: Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs, 202–622–4855; or https:// ofac.treasury.gov/contact-ofac. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Electronic Availability This document and additional information concerning OFAC are available on OFAC’s website: https:// ofac.treasury.gov/. Background On May 23, 2025, OFAC issued GL 25 to authorize certain transactions otherwise prohibited by the Syrian Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 542; the Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferators Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 544; the Iranian Financial Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 561; the Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 594; the Foreign Terrorist Organizations Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 597; and Executive Order 13574 of May 23, 2011, ‘‘Authorizing the Implementation of Certain Sanctions Set Forth in the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, as Amended’’ (76 FR 30505, May 25, 2011). The GL was made available on OFAC’s website (https:// ofac.treasury.gov/) when it was issued. The text of this GL is provided below. OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL Syrian Sanctions Regulations 31 CFR Part 542 Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferators Sanctions Regulations 31 CFR Part 544 Iranian Financial Sanctions Regulations 31 CFR Part 561 Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations 31 CFR Part 594 Foreign Terrorist Organizations Sanctions Regulations 31 CFR Part 597 Executive Order 13574 of May 23, 2011 Authorizing the Implementation of Certain Sanctions Set Forth in the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, as Amended GENERAL LICENSE NO. 25 Authorizing Transactions Prohibited by the Syrian Sanctions Regulations or Involving Certain Blocked Persons (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this general license, all transactions prohibited by the Syrian Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 542 (SySR), other than transactions involving blocked persons, are authorized. (b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this general license, all transactions that are prohibited by the SySR, the Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferators Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 544, the Iranian Financial Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 561, the Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 594, the Foreign Terrorist Organizations Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 597, or Executive Order 13574 involving the following blocked persons are authorized: (1) the Government of Syria, as defined by 31 CFR 542.308, as in existence on or after May 13, 2025; (2) any blocked person listed in the Annex to this general license; or (3) any entity in which one or more of the blocked persons listed in the Annex own, directly or indirectly, individually or in the aggregate, a 50 percent or greater interest. Note to paragraph (b)(1). The Government of Syria includes Syrian President Ahmed al￾Sharaa and his government. (c) This general license does not authorize: (1) Any transactions involving any individual or entity identified on the Office of Foreign Assets Control’s List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) that is not listed in the Annex of this general license, as well as any entity in which one or more of such SDNs own, directly or indirectly, individually or in the aggregate, a 50 percent or greater interest, unless separately authorized; (2) The unblocking of any property or interests in property blocked pursuant to any part of 31 CFR chapter V as of May 22, 2025; or (3) Any transactions for or on behalf of the Government of the Russian Federation, the Government of Iran, the Government of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), or related to the transfer or provision of goods, technology, software, funds, financing, or services to or from Iran, Russia, or the DPRK. Note to General License No. 25. Nothing in this general license relieves any person from compliance with any other Federal laws or requirements of other Federal agencies, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) administered by the Department of State and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) administered by the Department of Commerce. Dated: May 23, 2025. Lisa M. Palluconi, Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. Annex—Blocked Persons Described in Paragraph (b)(2) of General License 25 List of Blocked Persons Described in Paragraph (b)(2) of General License 25 as of May 23, 2025: Blocked Person SYRIAN ARAB AIRLINES SYTROL AL–JAWLANI, Abu Muhammad KHATTAB, Anas Hasan COMMERCIAL BANK OF SYRIA CENTRAL BANK OF SYRIA GENERAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION SYRIAN COMPANY FOR OIL TRANSPORT SYRIAN GAS COMPANY SYRIAN PETROLEUM COMPANY REAL ESTATE BANK GENERAL ORGANIZATION OF RADIO AND TV BANIAS REFINERY COMPANY HOMS REFINERY COMPANY AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE BANK INDUSTRIAL BANK POPULAR CREDIT BANK SAVING BANK GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF SYRIAN PORTS LATTAKIA PORT GENERAL COMPANY SYRIAN CHAMBER OF SHIPPING SYRIAN GENERAL AUTHORITY FOR MARITIME TRANSPORT SYRIAN SHIPPING AGENCIES COMPANY TARTOUS PORT GENERAL COMPANY PUBLIC ESTABLISHMENT FOR REFINING AND DISTRIBUTION VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:45 Aug 12, 2025 Jkt 265001 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\13AUR1.SGM 13AUR1 khammond on DSK9W7S144PROD with RULES

38942 Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 154 / Wednesday, August 13, 2025 / Rules and Regulations SYRIAN MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERAL RESOURCES SYRIAN MINISTRY OF TOURISM FOUR SEASONS DAMASCUS Bradley T. Smith, Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. 2025–15346 Filed 8–12–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 100 [Docket No. USCG–2025–0681] Special Local Regulations; Marine Events Within the USCG East District (Formerly USCG District 5); Bay Bridge Paddle AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notification of enforcement of regulation. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce a special local regulation for the Bay Bridge Paddle on September 14, 2025, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the USCG East District (formerly USCG District 5) identifies the regulated area for this event as between Sandy Point State Park and Kent Island, MD. During the enforcement period, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign. DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.501 will be enforced for the Bay Bridge Paddle, which is listed in table 2 paragraph (i)(2) of 100.501, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon on September 14, 2025. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this notification of enforcement, call or email LCDR Kate M. Newkirk, Sector Maryland-National Capital Region, Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 410–576–2596, email MDNCRMarineEvents@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce a special local regulation in 33 CFR 100.501 for the Bay Bridge Paddle regulated area from 8 a.m. to 12 noon on September 14, 2025. This action is being taken to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the USCG East District (formerly USCG District 5), § 100.501(i)(2), specifies the location of the regulated area as between Sandy Point State Park and Kent Island, MD. The table to paragraph (i)(2) indicates that this event is normally held on the first Saturday or Sunday in June, but a footnote indicates that enforcement periods are subject to change and that changes will be noticed in the Federal Register. During the enforcement periods, as reflected in § 100.501(g), the operator of a vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign. In addition to this notification of enforcement in the Federal Register, the Coast Guard plans to provide notification of this enforcement period via the Local Notice to Mariners and marine information broadcasts. Dated: July 28, 2025. Patrick C. Burkett, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Sector Maryland-National Capital Region. [FR Doc. 2025–15356 Filed 8–12–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG–2025–0768] Security Zone; Waters of the Coast Guard East District (Formerly the Fifth Coast Guard District), Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notification of enforcement of regulation. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce a security zone to escort a vessel on the Delaware River, from Philadelphia, PA to the Delaware Bay. During the enforcement period, the operator of any vessel will be prohibited from entering the security zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware Bay or a designated representative. DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.518 will be subject to enforcement on August 17, 2025. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this notification of enforcement, call or email Petty Officer Dominick Dobridge, U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Delaware Bay, Waterways Management Division, telephone: 206–815–6688, Email: SecDelBayWWM@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce a security zone in 33 CFR 165.518 for the escort of a vessel on the Delaware River, from Philadelphia, PA to the Delaware Bay on August 17, 2025. Our regulation, ‘‘Security Zone; Waters of the Coast Guard East District (formerly Fifth Coast Guard District)’’ identifies the regulated area as a 500- yard radius around the escorted vessel, as defined at 33 CFR 165.518(a). During the enforcement period the operator of any vessel will be prohibited from entering the security zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware Bay or a designated representative, as defined at 33 CFR 165.518(a). Mariners can contact the on￾scene Coast Guard vessels via VHF channel 16 (156.800 MHz), VHF channel 13 (156.650 MHz) or via telephone at 215–271–4807. In addition to this notification of enforcement in the Federal Register, the Coast Guard plans to provide notification of this enforcement period via broadcast notice to mariners, local notice to mariners, and on-scene patrol. Dated: August 7, 2025. Kate F. Higgins-Bloom, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware Bay. [FR Doc. 2025–15414 Filed 8–12–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 73 [MB Docket No. 25–132; RM–12000; DA 25– 690; FR ID 307244] Television Broadcasting Services Portland, Oregon AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This document amends the Table of TV Allotments (table) of the Federal Communications Commission’s (Commission) rules by substituting channel 12 for channel 21 at Portland, Oregon in response to a Petition for Rulemaking filed by Gray Television Licensee, LLC (Gray), the licensee of KPTV, Portland, Oregon. The staff engineering analysis finds that the proposal is in compliance with the Commission’s principal community coverage and technical requirements. The substitution of channel 12 for channel 21 in the table will allow the station to continue to operate on its licensed channel and provide uninterrupted service to its viewers. DATES: Effective August 13, 2025. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shaun Maher, Media Bureau, at Shaun.Maher@fcc.gov, (202) 418–2324, VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:45 Aug 12, 2025 Jkt 265001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\13AUR1.SGM 13AUR1 khammond on DSK9W7S144PROD with RULES