Frequently Asked Questions

1127. What does a determination of a sector pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14024 do?

1127 … A sector determination pursuant to E.O. 14024 exposes persons that operate or have operated in an identified sector to sanctions risk; however, a sector determination does not automatically impose sanctions on all persons who operate or have operated in the sector. Only persons determined,… Read more

1128. Under Executive Order (E.O.) 14071, “Prohibiting New Investment in and Certain Services to the Russian Federation in Response to Continued Russian Federation,” U.S. persons are prohibited from providing certain services to persons located in the Russian Federation. How will OFAC define those categories of services?

1128 … Section 1(a)(ii) of E.O. 14071 prohibits the exportation, reexportation, sale, or supply, directly or indirectly, from the United States, or by a United States person, wherever located, of any category of services as may be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with… Read more

1126. Under Executive Order (E.O.) 14024, “Blocking Property With Respect To Specified Harmful Foreign Activities of the Government of the Russian Federation,” any person determined to operate or have operated in certain sectors of the Russian Federation economy may be blocked. How is OFAC defining those sectors?

1126 … Section 1(a)(i) of E.O. 14024 imposes sanctions with respect to any person determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to operate or have operated in the technology sector or the defense and related materiel sector of the Russian Federation… Read more

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