Publication of Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 25E, 25F, 108, and 109

Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 186 / Wednesday, September 25, 2024 / Rules and Regulations 78247 1A prior version of this determination prohibited the same activities. This amended version of the determination reflects technical, non-substantive changes in light of an amendment to Executive Order 14068. OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL Determination Pursuant to Section 1(a)(i)(A) of Executive Order 14068 Prohibitions Related to Imports of Gold of Russian Federation Origin (as Amended) 1 Pursuant to sections 1(a)(i)(A), 1(b), and 5 of Executive Order (E.O.) 14068 of March 11, 2022 (‘‘Prohibiting Certain Imports, Exports, and New Investment With Respect to Continued Russian Federation Aggression’’), as amended by E.O. of December 22, 2023 (‘‘Taking Additional Steps with Respect to the Russian Federation’s Harmful Activities’’), and 31 CFR 587.802, the Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control, in consultation with the Department of State and the Department of Commerce, hereby determines that the prohibitions in section 1(a)(i)(A) of E.O. 14068 shall apply to gold of Russian Federation origin. As a result, the importation into the United States of gold of Russian Federation origin is prohibited, except to the extent provided by law, or unless licensed or otherwise authorized by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. This determination excludes gold of Russian Federation origin that was located outside of the Russian Federation prior to June 28, 2022. This determination became effective upon June 28, 2022. Bradley T. Smith, Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. Dated: December 22, 2023. Lisa M. Palluconi, Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. 2024–21798 Filed 9–24–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control 31 CFR Part 587 Publication of Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 25E, 25F, 108, and 109 AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury. ACTION: Publication of web general licenses. SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing four general licenses (GLs) issued pursuant to the Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations: GLs 25E, 25F, 108, and 109, each of which was previously made available on OFAC’s website. DATES: GL 25E was issued on September 4, 2024. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for additional relevant dates. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OFAC: Assistant Director for Licensing, 202–622–2480; Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs, 202–622–4855; or Assistant Director for Compliance, 202– 622–2490. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Electronic Availability This document and additional information concerning OFAC are available on OFAC’s website: https:// ofac.treasury.gov. Background On September 4, 2024, OFAC issued GL 25E to authorize certain transactions otherwise prohibited by the Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 587 (RuHSR). GL 25E superseded GL 25D. On September 5, 2024, OFAC issued GL 108, also authorizing transactions otherwise prohibited by the RuHSR and expiring November 6, 2024. On September 13, 2024, OFAC issued GLs 25F and 109, both authorizing transactions otherwise prohibited by the RuHSR. GL 25F superseded GL 25E. GL 109 expires November 13, 2024. Each GL was made available on OFAC’s website (https://ofac.treasury.gov) when it was issued. The text of these GLs is provided below. OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations 31 CFR Part 587 GENERAL LICENSE NO. 25E Authorizing Transactions Related to Telecommunications and Certain Internet-Based Communications (a) Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this general license, all transactions ordinarily incident and necessary to the receipt or transmission of telecommunications involving the Russian Federation that are prohibited by the Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 587 (RuHSR), are authorized. (b) Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this general license, the exportation or reexportation, sale, or supply, directly or indirectly, from the United States or by U.S. persons, wherever located, to the Russian Federation of services incident to the exchange of communications over the internet, such as instant messaging, chat and email, social networking, sharing of photos and movies, web browsing, blogging, social media platforms, collaboration platforms, video conferencing, e-gaming, e-learning platforms, automated translation, web maps, user authentication services, web hosting, and domain name registration services, that is prohibited by the RuHSR, is authorized. (c) Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this general license, the exportation or reexportation, sale, or supply, directly or indirectly, from the United States or by U.S. persons, to the Russian Federation of software, hardware, or technology incident to the exchange of communications over the internet is authorized, provided that: (i) If the software, hardware, or technology is subject to the Export Administration Regulations, 15 CFR parts 730 through 774 (EAR), the exportation, reexportation, sale, or supply to the Russian Federation of such software, hardware, or technology is licensed or otherwise authorized by the Department of Commerce pursuant to the EAR; and (ii) If the software, hardware, or technology is not subject to the EAR, the exportation, reexportation, sale, or supply to the Russian Federation of such software, hardware, or technology would be eligible for a license exception or otherwise authorized by the Department of Commerce if it were subject to the EAR. (d) This general license does not authorize: (1) The opening or maintaining of a correspondent account or payable￾through account for or on behalf of any entity subject to Directive 2 under Executive Order (E.O.) 14024, Prohibitions Related to Correspondent or Payable-Through Accounts and Processing of Transactions Involving Certain Foreign Financial Institutions; (2) Any debit to an account on the books of a U.S. financial institution of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, the National Wealth Fund of the Russian Federation, or the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation; (3) Any transactions prohibited by E.O. 14066 or E.O. 14068; or (4) Any transactions involving Joint Stock Company Channel One Russia, Joint Stock Company NTV Broadcasting VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:15 Sep 24, 2024 Jkt 262001 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\25SER1.SGM 25SER1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1

78248 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 186 / Wednesday, September 25, 2024 / Rules and Regulations Company, Television Station Russia-1, Limited Liability Company Algoritm, New Eastern Outlook, Oriental Review, Garantex Europe OU, Autonomous Non￾Profit Organization Dialog, or Autonomous Non-Profit Organization Dialog Regions, unless separately authorized. (e) Effective September 4, 2024, General License No. 25D, dated June 12, 2024, is replaced and superseded in its entirety by this General License No. 25E. Note to General License No. 25E. Nothing in this general license relieves any person from compliance with any other Federal laws or requirements of other Federal agencies, including export, reexport, and transfer (in￾country) licensing requirements maintained by the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security under the EAR. Lisa M. Palluconi, Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. Dated: September 4, 2024. OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations 31 CFR Part 587 GENERAL LICENSE NO. 25F Authorizing Transactions Related to Telecommunications and Certain Internet-Based Communications (a) Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this general license, all transactions ordinarily incident and necessary to the receipt or transmission of telecommunications involving the Russian Federation that are prohibited by the Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 587 (RuHSR), are authorized. (b) Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this general license, the exportation or reexportation, sale, or supply, directly or indirectly, from the United States or by U.S. persons, wherever located, to the Russian Federation of services incident to the exchange of communications over the internet, such as instant messaging, chat and email, social networking, sharing of photos and movies, web browsing, blogging, social media platforms, collaboration platforms, video conferencing, e-gaming, e-learning platforms, automated translation, web maps, user authentication services, web hosting, and domain name registration services, that is prohibited by the RuHSR, is authorized. (c) Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this general license, the exportation or reexportation, sale, or supply, directly or indirectly, from the United States or by U.S. persons, to the Russian Federation of software, hardware, or technology incident to the exchange of communications over the internet is authorized, provided that: (i) If the software, hardware, or technology is subject to the Export Administration Regulations, 15 CFR parts 730 through 774 (EAR), the exportation, reexportation, sale, or supply to the Russian Federation of such software, hardware, or technology is licensed or otherwise authorized by the Department of Commerce pursuant to the EAR; and (ii) If the software, hardware, or technology is not subject to the EAR, the exportation, reexportation, sale, or supply to the Russian Federation of such software, hardware, or technology would be eligible for a license exception or otherwise authorized by the Department of Commerce if it were subject to the EAR. (d) This general license does not authorize: (1) The opening or maintaining of a correspondent account or payable￾through account for or on behalf of any entity subject to Directive 2 under Executive Order (E.O.) 14024, Prohibitions Related to Correspondent or Payable-Through Accounts and Processing of Transactions Involving Certain Foreign Financial Institutions; (2) Any debit to an account on the books of a U.S. financial institution of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, the National Wealth Fund of the Russian Federation, or the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation; (3) Any transactions prohibited by E.O. 14066 or E.O. 14068; or (4) Any transactions prohibited by the RuHSR involving one or more of the following entities, unless separately authorized: (i) Joint Stock Company Channel One Russia; (ii) Joint Stock Company NTV Broadcasting Company; (iii) Television Station Russia-1; (iv) Limited Liability Company Algoritm; (v) New Eastern Outlook; (vi) Oriental Review; (vii) Garantex Europe OU; (viii) Autonomous Non-Profit Organization Dialog; (ix) Autonomous Non-Profit Organization Dialog Regions; (x) Federal State Unitary Enterprise International Information Agency Rossiya Segodnya; or (xi) Autonomous Non Profit Organization TV Novosti. (e) Effective September 13, 2024, General License No. 25E, dated September 4, 2024, is replaced and superseded in its entirety by this General License No. 25F. Note to General License No. 25F. Nothing in this general license relieves any person from compliance with any other Federal laws or requirements of other Federal agencies, including export, reexport, and transfer (in￾country) licensing requirements maintained by the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security under the EAR. Lisa M. Palluconi, Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. Dated: September 13, 2024. OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations 31 CFR Part 587 GENERAL LICENSE NO. 108 Authorizing Limited Safety and Environmental Transactions Involving Certain Blocked Persons or Vessels (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this general license, all transactions prohibited by Executive Order (E.O.) 14024 that are ordinarily incident and necessary to one of the following activities involving the blocked persons described in paragraph (b) are authorized through 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time, November 6, 2024, provided that any payment to a blocked person must be made into a blocked account in accordance with the Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 587 (RuHSR): (1) The safe docking and anchoring in port of any vessels in which any person listed in paragraph (b) of this general license has a property interest (the ‘‘blocked vessels’’); (2) The preservation of the health or safety of the crew of any of the blocked vessels; or (3) Emergency repairs of any of the blocked vessels or environmental mitigation or protection activities relating to any of the blocked vessels. (b) The authorization in paragraph (a) of this general license applies to the following blocked persons listed on the Office of Foreign Assets Control’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List and any entity in which any of the following persons own, directly or indirectly, individually or in the aggregate, a 50 percent or greater interest: (1) Gotik Shipping Co; or (2) Plio Energy Cargo Shipping OPC Private Limited. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:15 Sep 24, 2024 Jkt 262001 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\25SER1.SGM 25SER1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1

Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 186 / Wednesday, September 25, 2024 / Rules and Regulations 78249 (c) This general license does not authorize: (1) The entry into any new commercial contracts involving the property or interests in property of any blocked persons, including the blocked entities described in paragraph (b) of this general license, except as authorized by paragraph (a); (2) The offloading of any cargo onboard any of the blocked vessels, including the offloading of liquefied natural gas of Russian Federation origin, except for the offloading of cargo that is ordinarily incident and necessary to address vessel emergencies authorized pursuant to paragraph (a) of this general license; (3) Any transactions related to the sale of liquefied natural gas of Russian Federation origin; (4) Any transactions prohibited by Directive 2 under E.O. 14024, Prohibitions Related to Correspondent or Payable-Through Accounts and Processing of Transactions Involving Certain Foreign Financial Institutions; (5) Any transactions prohibited by Directive 4 under E.O. 14024, Prohibitions Related to Transactions Involving the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, the National Wealth Fund of the Russian Federation, and the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation; or (6) Any transactions otherwise prohibited by the RuHSR, including transactions involving the property or interests in property of any person blocked pursuant to the RuHSR, other than transactions involving the blocked persons described in paragraph (b) of this general license, unless separately authorized. Lisa M. Palluconi, Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. Dated: September 5, 2024. OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations 31 CFR Part 587 GENERAL LICENSE NO. 109 Authorizing the Wind Down of Transactions Involving Certain Entities Blocked on September 13, 2024 (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this general license, all transactions prohibited by Executive Order (E.O.) 14024 that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the wind down of any transaction involving one or more of the following blocked entities are authorized through 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time, November 13, 2024, provided that any payment to a blocked person must be made into a blocked account in accordance with the Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 587 (RuHSR): (1) Federal State Unitary Enterprise International Information Agency Rossiya Segodnya; (2) Autonomous Non Profit Organization TV Novosti; or (3) Any entity in which one or more of the above persons own, directly or indirectly, individually or in the aggregate, a 50 percent or greater interest. (b) This general license does not authorize: (1) Any transactions prohibited by Directive 2 under E.O. 14024, Prohibitions Related to Correspondent or Payable-Through Accounts and Processing of Transactions Involving Certain Foreign Financial Institutions; (2) Any transactions prohibited by Directive 4 under E.O. 14024, Prohibitions Related to Transactions Involving the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, the National Wealth Fund of the Russian Federation, and the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation; or (3) Any transactions otherwise prohibited by the RuHSR, including transactions involving any person blocked pursuant to the RuHSR other than the blocked persons described in paragraph (a) of this general license, unless separately authorized. Lisa M. Palluconi, Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. Dated: September 13, 2024. Lisa M. Palluconi, Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. 2024–21796 Filed 9–24–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket Number USCG–2024–0417] RIN 1625–AA00 Safety Zone, Cumberland River, Nashville, TN AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Temporary final rule. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain navigable waters of the Cumberland River near Broadway Riverfront Park, Nashville, TN. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with the fireworks displays occurring on both September 25 and 27, 2024, between Mile Markers (MM) 190.5 and 191.5. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley or a designated representative. DATES: This rule is effective from 8:30 p.m. through 10 p.m. on September 25, 2024, and September 27, 2024. This rule will be enforced from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on September 25, 2024, and September 27, 2024. ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to https:// www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2024– 0417 in the search box and click ‘‘Search.’’ Next, in the Document Type column, select ‘‘Supporting & Related Material.’’ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this rule, call or email Marine Science Technician Third Class Joshua Carter, U.S. Coast Guard, MSD Nashville; telephone 615– 736–5421 ext. 2104, email Joshua.D.Carter@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Table of Abbreviations CFR Code of Federal Regulations DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Register NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking § Section U.S.C. United States Code II. Background Information and Regulatory History The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary rule under authority in 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B). This statutory provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those procedures are ‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.’’ The Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) with respect to this rule because the fireworks shows on September 25 and 27, 2024, pose a significant safety hazard to the public. It is impracticable to publish an NPRM because we must establish this safety zone by September 25, 2024. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:15 Sep 24, 2024 Jkt 262001 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\25SER1.SGM 25SER1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1