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

1009. Does Executive Order (E.O.) 14065 block the entire Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts?

1009 … No. E.O. 14065 targets the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic and Luhansk People’s Republic regions of Ukraine or such other regions of Ukraine as may be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State (collectively, the “Covered Regions”). In… Read more

1010. My company transports Russian oil for sale to the United States and third countries. Can I continue to transport or sell Russian-origin oil without violating sanctions pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14024?

1010 … The energy sector of the Russian Federation economy itself is not subject to comprehensive sanctions. However, prohibitions or restrictions may apply to certain energy-related transactions under several sanctions authorities, including prohibitions issued pursuant to E.O. 13662 , E.O. 14024… Read more

1011. My U.S. bank refused to process a requested payment related to energy despite the authorization in Russia-related General License (GL) 115A under Executive Order (E.O.) 14024. What can I do?

1011 … The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) encourages persons to connect with their financial institution regarding the status of any payment. In addition, persons with questions about engaging in or processing transactions related to GL 115A can contact the OFAC Compliance Hotline .… Read more

1012. Do I have to wind down energy-related transactions by the expiration date of Russia-related General License (GL) 8L?

1012 … On January 10, 2025, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) amended GL 8L to authorize the wind-down of energy-related transactions through 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time, March 12, 2025. OFAC issued GL 115A to authorize transactions related to civil nuclear energy involving certain… Read more

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