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The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) published determinations issued on February 8, 2024, pursuant to Executive Order 14068. These determinations prohibit the importation of non-industrial diamonds mined, extracted, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part in the Russian Federation, with thresholds of 1.0 carat effective March 1, 2024, and 0.5 carats effective September 1, 2024. Additionally, the importation of diamond jewelry and unsorted diamonds of Russian Federation origin, as well as such products exported from the Russian Federation, is prohibited effective March 1, 2024.
16450 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 46 / Thursday, March 7, 2024 / Rules and Regulations which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This document amends the current version of that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023, and effective September 15, 2023. FAA Order JO 7400.11H is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. These amendments will be published in the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11. FAA Order JO 7400.11H lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting points. The Rule This amendment to 14 CFR part 71: Modifies the Class D airspace to within a 4-mile (decreased from a 4.4- mile) radius of the Anderson Municipal Airport-Darlington Field, Anderson, IN; updates the name (previously Anderson Municipal Airport) of the airport to coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical database; and updates the outdated terms ‘‘Notice to Airmen’’ and ‘‘Airport Facility/Directory’’ to ‘‘Notice to Air Missions’’ and ‘‘Chart Supplement’’; And modifies the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Anderson Municipal Airport-Darlington Field by updating the name (previously Anderson Municipal Airport) to coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical database. Regulatory Notices and Analyses The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. It, therefore: (1) is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Environmental Review The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ paragraph 5–6.5.a. This airspace action is not expected to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment. Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). The Amendment In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS ■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. § 71.1 [Amended] ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO 7400.11H, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 11, 2023, and effective September 15, 2023, is amended as follows: Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.
AGL IN D Anderson, IN [Amended] Anderson Municipal Airport-Darlington Field, IN (Lat 40°06′31″ N, long 85°36′47″ W) That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 3,400 feet MSL within a 4-mile radius of Anderson Municipal Airport-Darlington Field. This Class D airspace area is effective during the specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to Air Missions. The effective dates and times will thereafter be continuously published in the Chart Supplement.
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.
AGL IN E5 Anderson, IN [Amended] Anderson Municipal Airport-Darlington Field, IN (Lat 40°06′31″ N, long 85°36′47″ W) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile radius of Anderson Municipal AirportDarlington Field. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 4, 2024. Martin A. Skinner, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center. [FR Doc. 2024–04825 Filed 3–6–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control 31 CFR Part 587 Publication of Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations Determinations. AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury. ACTION: Publication of two determinations. SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing two determinations issued pursuant to a March 11, 2022 Executive Order, as amended on December 22, 2023. The determinations were previously issued on OFAC’s website. DATES: The determinations pursuant to Executive Order 14068, as amended, were issued on February 8, 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 March 11, 2022, the President, invoking the authority of, inter alia, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), issued Executive Order (E.O.) 14068, ‘‘Prohibiting Certain Imports, Exports, and New Investment With Respect to Continued Russian Federation Aggression’’ (87 FR 14381, March 15, 2022). Among other prohibitions, E.O. 14068 section 1(a)(i) prohibits the importation into the United States of the following products of Russian Federation origin: fish, seafood, and preparations thereof; alcoholic beverages; non-industrial diamonds; and any other products of Russian Federation origin as may be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Commerce. On December 22, 2023, the President, invoking the authority of, inter alia, IEEPA, issued E.O. 14114, ‘‘Taking Additional Steps With Respect to the VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:19 Mar 06, 2024 Jkt 262001 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\07MRR1.SGM 07MRR1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with RULES
Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 46 / Thursday, March 7, 2024 / Rules and Regulations 16451 Russian Federation’s Harmful Activities’’ (88 FR 89271, December 26, 2023). Among other things, E.O. 14114 amends E.O.14068 by striking paragraph (a)(i) of section 1 and inserting, in lieu thereof, new language in subsections (a)(i)(A) through (D). Section 1(a)(i)(A) of E.O. 14068 as amended prohibits the importation and entry into the United States, including importation for admission into a foreign trade zone located in the United States, of the following products of Russian Federation origin: fish, seafood, and preparations thereof; alcoholic beverages; non-industrial diamonds; and any other products of Russian Federation origin, as may be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Commerce. Section 1(a)(i)(B) of E.O. 14068 as amended prohibits the importation and entry into the United States, including importation for admission into a foreign trade zone located in the United States, of categories of any of the specified products as may be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Secretary of Homeland Security, that were mined, extracted, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part in the Russian Federation, or harvested in waters under the jurisdiction of the Russian Federation or by Russia-flagged vessels, notwithstanding whether such products have been incorporated or substantially transformed into other products outside of the Russian Federation. The products subject to section 1(a)(i)(B) include fish, seafood, and preparations thereof; diamonds; and any other such products as may be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Secretary of Homeland Security. Section 1(a)(i)(D) of E.O. 14068 as amended prohibits the importation and entry into the United States, including importation for admission into a foreign trade zone located in the United States, of products subject to the prohibitions of sections 1(a)(i)(A) through (C) of E.O. 14068 as amended that transited through or were exported from or by the Russian Federation, as may be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Secretary of Homeland Security. Determination Pursuant to Section 1(a)(i)(B) of E.O. 14068 On February 8, 2024, pursuant to delegated authority, the Deputy Director of OFAC, in consultation with the Department of State, the Department of Commerce, and the Department of Homeland Security, issued ‘‘Determination Pursuant to Section 1(a)(i)(B) of Executive Order 14068’’, which determined that the prohibitions in section 1(a)(i)(B) of E.O. 14068 as amended shall apply to certain nonindustrial diamonds that were mined, extracted, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part in the Russian Federation. Determinations Pursuant to Sections 1(a)(i)(A) and 1(a)(i)(D) of E.O. 14068 Also on February 8, 2024, pursuant to delegated authority, the Deputy Director of OFAC issued ‘‘Determinations Pursuant to Sections 1(a)(i)(A) and 1(a)(i)(D) of Executive Order 14068’’ containing two determinations. First, pursuant to delegated authority, and in consultation with the Department of State and the Department of Commerce, the Deputy Director determined that the prohibitions in section 1(a)(i)(A) of E.O. 14068 as amended shall apply to diamond jewelry and unsorted diamonds of Russian Federation origin. Second, pursuant to delegated authority, and in consultation with the Department of State, the Department of Commerce, and the Department of Homeland Security, the Deputy Director determined the prohibitions described in section 1(a)(i)(D) of E.O. 14068 as amended shall apply to diamond jewelry and unsorted diamonds that were exported from the Russian Federation. Each determination was made available on OFAC’s website (https:// ofac.treasury.gov) when it was issued. The text of these determinations is below. Determination Pursuant to Section 1(a)(i)(B) of Executive Order 14068 Prohibitions Related to Imports of Certain Categories of Diamonds Pursuant to sections 1(a)(i)(B), 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. 14114 of December 22, 2023 (‘‘Taking Additional Steps With Respect to the Russian Federation’s Harmful Activities’’), and 31 CFR 587.802, and in consultation with the Department of State, the Department of Commerce, and the Department of Homeland Security, I hereby determine that the prohibitions in section 1(a)(i)(B) of E.O. 14068 shall apply to the following categories of diamonds that were mined, extracted, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part in the Russian Federation, notwithstanding whether such diamonds have been substantially transformed into other products outside of the Russian Federation: (1) effective March 1, 2024, non-industrial diamonds with a weight of 1.0 carat or greater; and (2) effective September 1, 2024, nonindustrial diamonds with a weight of 0.5 carats or greater. As a result, the importation and entry into the United States, including importation for admission into a foreign trade zone located in the United States, of such non-industrial diamonds is prohibited, except to the extent provided by law, or unless licensed or otherwise authorized by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. Lisa M. Palluconi, Deputy Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. February 8, 2024. OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL Determinations Pursuant to Sections 1(a)(i)(A) and 1(a)(i)(D) of Executive Order 14068 Prohibitions Related to Imports of Diamond Jewelry and Unsorted Diamonds of Russian Federation Origin and Diamond Jewelry and Unsorted Diamonds Exported From the Russian Federation 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. 14114 of December 22, 2023 (‘‘Taking Additional Steps With Respect to the Russian Federation’s Harmful Activities’’), and 31 CFR 587.802, and in consultation with the Department of State and the Department of Commerce, I hereby determine that the prohibitions in section 1(a)(i)(A) of E.O. 14068 shall apply to the following products of Russian Federation origin: diamond jewelry and unsorted diamonds. Pursuant to sections 1(a)(i)(D), 1(b), and 5 of E.O. 14068 and 31 CFR 587.802, and in consultation with the Department of State, the Department of Commerce, and the Department of Homeland Security, I hereby determine that the prohibitions in section 1(a)(i)(D) of E.O. 14068 shall apply to the following products that were exported from the Russian Federation: diamond jewelry and unsorted diamonds. As a result, the importation and entry into the United States, including importation for admission into a foreign trade zone located in the United States, of diamond jewelry and unsorted diamonds of Russian Federation origin and diamond jewelry and unsorted diamonds exported from the Russian Federation is prohibited, except to the extent provided by law, or unless licensed or otherwise authorized by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. This determination shall take effect on March 1, 2024. Lisa M. 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16452 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 46 / Thursday, March 7, 2024 / Rules and Regulations Deputy Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. February 8, 2024. Bradley T. Smith, Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. 2024–04855 Filed 3–6–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control 31 CFR Part 588 Publication of Western Balkans Stabilization Regulations Web General Licenses 2 and 3 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 two general licenses (GLs) issued pursuant to the Western Balkans Stabilization Regulations: GLs 2 and 3, each of which was previously made available on OFAC’s website. DATES: GL 2 and GL 3 were issued on November 16, 2023. 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 November 16, 2023, OFAC issued GLs 2 and 3 to authorize certain transactions otherwise prohibited by the Western Balkans Stabilization Regulations, 31 CFR part 588. Each GL was made available on OFAC’s website (https://ofac.treasury.gov) when it was issued. GL 2 has an expiration date of March 15, 2024. The text of these GLs is provided below. OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL Western Balkans Stabilization Regulations 31 CFR Part 588 GENERAL LICENSE NO. 2 Authorizing the Wind Down of Transactions Involving Orka Holding AD (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this general license, all transactions prohibited by the Western Balkans Stabilization Regulations (WBSR), 31 CFR part 588, that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the wind down of any transaction involving Orka Holding AD, or any entity in which Orka Holding AD owns, directly or indirectly, a 50 percent or greater interest, are authorized through 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time, March 15, 2024, provided that any payment to a blocked person is made into a blocked account in accordance with the WBSR. (b) This general license does not authorize any transactions otherwise prohibited by the WBSR, including transactions involving any person blocked pursuant to the WBSR other than the blocked persons described in paragraph (a) of this general license, unless separately authorized. Bradley T. Smith, Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. Dated: November 16, 2023. OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL Western Balkans Stabilization Regulations 31 CFR part 588 GENERAL LICENSE NO. 3 Authorizing Certain Transactions Related to Agricultural Commodities, Medicine, Medical Devices, Replacement Parts and Components, Software Updates, or Medical Prevention, Diagnosis, or Treatment, or Clinical Trials Involving Orka Holding AD (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this general license, all transactions prohibited by the Western Balkans Stabilization Regulations (WBSR), 31 CFR part 588, involving Orka Holding AD, or any entity in which Orka Holding AD owns, directly or indirectly, individually or in the aggregate, a 50 percent or greater interest, related to the following are authorized: (1) the production, manufacturing, sale, transport, or provision of agricultural commodities, agricultural equipment, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components for medical devices, or software updates for medical devices; (2) the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of any disease or medical condition; or (3) the conducting of clinical trials or other medical research. (b) For the purposes of this general license, agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices are defined as follows: (1) Agricultural commodities. Agricultural commodities are products that fall within the term ‘‘agricultural commodity’’ as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602) and are intended for use as: (i) Food for humans (including raw, processed, and packaged foods; live animals; vitamins and minerals; food additives or supplements; and bottled drinking water) or animals (including animal feeds); (ii) Seeds for food crops; (iii) Fertilizers or organic fertilizers; or (iv) Reproductive materials (such as live animals, fertilized eggs, embryos, and semen) for the production of food animals. (2) Medicine. Medicine is an item that falls within the definition of the term ‘‘drug’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). (3) Medical devices. A medical device is an item that falls within the definition of ‘‘device’’ in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). (c) This general license does not authorize any transactions otherwise prohibited by the WBSR, including transactions involving any person blocked pursuant to the WBSR other than the blocked persons described in paragraph (a) of this general license, unless separately authorized. Note to General License No. 3. Nothing in this general license relieves any person from compliance with any other Federal laws or requirements of other Federal agencies. Bradley T. Smith, Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. Dated: November 16, 2023. Bradley T. Smith, Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. 2024–04856 Filed 3–6–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control 31 CFR Part 591 Publication of Venezuela Sanctions Regulations Web General License 43A AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury. ACTION: Publication of web general license. SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing one general license (GL) issued pursuant to the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations: GL 43A, which was previously made available on OFAC’s website. DATES: GL 43A was issued on January 29, 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. 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