2006-01-12 | 06-277Added · Updated
The Office of Foreign Assets Control partially withdraws the proposed rule published on January 29, 2003, regarding economic sanctions enforcement guidelines specifically for banking institutions. This withdrawal occurs concurrently with the issuance of an interim final rule titled 'OFAC Economic Sanctions Enforcement Procedures for Banking Institutions' which amends 31 CFR part 501. The action applies to banking institutions as defined in the new interim final rule.
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1 68 FR 4422–4429 (2003). The Agency will take no further action on the requested alternative action unless the commenter submits an appropriate petition for rulemaking. § 392.8 Expedited review. (a) A petition will receive expedited review by FSIS if the requested action is intended to enhance the public health by removing or reducing foodborne pathogens or other potential food safety hazards that might be present in or on meat, poultry, or egg products. (b) For a petition to be considered for expedited review, the petitioner must submit scientific information that demonstrates that the requested action will reduce or remove foodborne pathogens or other potential food safety hazards that are likely to be present in or on meat, poultry, or egg products, and how it will do so. (c) If FSIS determines that a petition warrants expedited review, FSIS will review the petition ahead of other pending petitions. § 392.9 Availability of additional guidance. Information related to the submission and processing of petitions for rulemaking may be found on the FSIS Web site at http://www/fsis.usda.gov/. Done at Washington, DC, on January 6, 2006. Barbara J. Masters, Administrator. [FR Doc. E6–172 Filed 1–11–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–DM–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control 31 CFR Part 501 Reporting and Procedures Regulations: Cuban Assets Control Regulations; Economic Sanctions Enforcement Guidelines; Partial Withdrawal AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury. ACTION: Partial withdrawal of proposed rule. SUMMARY: This document withdraws in part the proposed rule published on January 29, 2003, relating to the economic sanctions enforcement guidelines.1 In addition, in the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register, the Treasury Department is issuing an interim final rule—Economic Sanctions Enforcement Procedures for Banking Institutions. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Assistant Director of Records, (202) 622–2500 (not a toll-free call). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Partial Withdrawal of Proposed Rule The proposed rule (68 FR 4422–4429, January 29, 2003) is withdrawn with respect to ‘‘banking institutions,’’ as that term is defined in the interim final rule (‘‘OFAC Economic Sanctions Enforcement Procedures for Banking Institutions’’) amending 31 CFR part 501, appearing in the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register. Approved: December 22, 2005. Robert W. Werner, Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. Approved: December 23, 2005. Stuart A. Levey, Under Secretary of the Treasury, Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence. [FR Doc. 06–277 Filed 1–11–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–25–P
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