Frequently Asked Questions

1212. Are international organizations and nongovernmental organizations authorized to conduct transitional justice activities in Syria?

1212 … Yes. Activities to support the rule of law, accountability, and transparency are broadly authorized under the Syrian Sanctions Regulations (SySR), the Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations (GTSR), and the Foreign Terrorist Organizations Sanctions Regulations (FTOSR), including transactions… Read more

1205. What is the purpose of Syria General License (GL) 24 ("Authorizing Transactions with Governing Institutions in Syria and Certain Transactions Related to Energy and Personal Remittances") and what does it authorize?

1205 … GL 24 is intended to ensure that sanctions do not impede essential governance-related services in Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad on December 8, 2024, including for the provision of public services or certain transactions related to energy or personal remittances. GL 24… Read more

1206. What Syrian entities are included in the scope of "governing institutions" for the purposes of Syria General License (GL) 24 ("Authorizing Transactions with Governing Institutions in Syria and Certain Transactions Related to Energy and Personal Remittances")?

1206 … Syrian governing institutions include departments, agencies, and government-run public service providers (including public hospitals, schools, and utilities) at the federal, regional, or local level in Syria following December 8, 2024, including entities involved with Hay’at Tahrir al Sham (… Read more

1207. What types of transactions are included in the authorization related to Syrian governing institutions in Syria General License (GL) 24 ("Authorizing Transactions with Governing Institutions in Syria and Certain Transactions Related to Energy and Personal Remittances")?

1207 … GL 24 authorizes transactions under the Syrian Sanctions Regulations (SySR), the Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations (GTSR), and the Foreign Terrorist Organizations Sanctions Regulations (FTOSR). GL 24 generally authorizes the following transactions, with the exclusion of military or… Read more

1213. For the purposes of the determination of January 10, 2025 made pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14024 (the "January 2025 Energy Sector Determination"), what is meant by the term "energy sector of the Russian Federation economy"?

1213 … On January 10, 2025, the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State, issued a determination pursuant to E.O. 14024 that authorizes the imposition of economic sanctions on any person determined to operate or have operated in the energy sector of the Russian… Read more

1214. Does the determination of January 10, 2025, made pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14024 (the "January 2025 Energy Sector Determination") mean that all persons that operate or have operated in this sector of the Russian Federation economy are sanctioned by OFAC?

1214 … No. On January 10, 2025, the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State, issued a determination pursuant to E.O. 14024 that authorizes the imposition of economic sanctions on any person determined to operate or have operated in the energy sector of the Russian… Read more

1215. Why did OFAC issue General License (GL) 26 ("Transactions Authorized Pursuant to the Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations") in the Ukraine-/Russia-Related Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 589 (URSR)?

1215 … GL 26 applies to transactions involving specified persons identified in the Annex to GL 26, who are designated under both the URSR and the Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 587 (RuHSR). The purpose of GL 26 is to ensure that transactions authorized or… Read more

1217. I am a U.S. service provider. Following the January 10, 2025 determinations under Executive Order (E.O.) 14024 and E.O. 14071 (the Energy Sector Determination and Petroleum Services Determination, respectively), am I still authorized to provide certain services relating to the maritime transport of Russian crude oil and Russian petroleum products to a non-sanctioned person operating in the energy sector of the Russian economy, so long as the crude oil or petroleum products are purchased at or below the price cap?

1217 … Yes, as long as the provision of services does not involve an entity blocked pursuant to E.O. 14024 and is not otherwise prohibited by OFAC sanctions. The price cap policy does not authorize transactions otherwise prohibited by the Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations, 31… Read more

1218. How is Treasury planning to implement the President’s February 26 announcement on energy-related authorizations in Venezuela?

1218 … Treasury is preparing to take action to wind-down General License 41 and other specific licenses as appropriate. We will issue additional guidance to assist implementation concurrent with any changes to the authorization(s). … How is Treasury planning to implement the President’s February 26… Read more

1219. On March 4, 2025, the Department of State (State) designated Ansarallah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). What actions did OFAC take related to this announcement?

1219 … OFAC implemented State's designation of Ansarallah ("the Houthis") as an FTO by updating the existing Ansarallah entry on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). Ansarallah was already listed on the SDN List as a result of State's February 16, 2024 designation… Read more

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