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Sanctions Brochures are an overview of OFAC's regulations with regard to the Rough Diamond Trade Controls. They are useful quick reference tools.
OFAC has compiled hundreds of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about its sanctions programs and related policies. The link below sends the user to the entire list of OFAC's FAQs.
OFAC issues interpretive guidance on specific issues related to the sanctions programs it administers. These interpretations of OFAC policy are sometimes published in response to a public request for guidance or may be released proactively by OFAC in order to address a complex topic.
It may be in your and the U.S. government's interest to authorize particular economic activity related to Rough Diamond Trade Controls Sanctions. Certain activities related to Rough Diamond Trade Controls Sanctions may be allowed if they are licensed by OFAC. Visit the link below to apply for an OFAC license.
- Apply for an OFAC License Online - Authorization from OFAC to engage in a transaction that otherwise would be prohibited.
Certain activities related to Rough Diamond Trade Controls may be allowed if they are licensed by OFAC. Below OFAC has issued guidance and statements on specific licensing policies as they relate to Rough Diamond Trade Controls Sanctions.
- Licenses for Legal Fees and Costs - Guidance on the Release of Limited Amounts of Blocked Funds for Payment of Legal Fees and Costs Incurred in Challenging the Blocking of U.S. Persons in Administrative or Civil Proceedings
- Entities Owned By Blocked Persons - Guidance On Entities Owned By Persons Whose Property And Interests In Property Are Blocked
The Rough Diamond Trade Controls represent the implementation of multiple legal authorities. Some of these authorities are in the form of executive orders issued by the President. Other authorities are public laws (statutes) passed by The Congress. These authorities are further codified by OFAC in its regulations which are published in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Modifications to these regulations are posted in the Federal Register.
- 13312 - Executive Order Implementing the Clean Diamond Trade Act (Effective Date - July 30, 2003)
- 31 CFR Part 592 - Rough Diamonds Control Regulations
- 83 FR 28370-18 - Amendment to the Rough Diamonds Control Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 592
- 73 FR 29433-08 - Amendment to the requirements for the importation and exportation statistics
- 71 FR 16042-06 - Libyan Sanctions Regulations; Angola (UNITA) Sanctions Regulations, Rough Diamonds (Liberia) Sanctions Regulations - Removal of sanctions programs
- 69 FR 56936-03 - Revision to implement Executive Order 13312