Title 31

PART 542

Part 542 - Syrian Sanctions Regulations

PART 542 - SYRIAN SANCTIONS REGULATIONS Authority:3 U.S.C. 301; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 18 U.S.C. 2332d; 22 U.S.C. 287c; 50 U.S.C. 1601-1651, 1701-1706; Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890 (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); Pub. L. 110-96, 121 Stat. 1011 (50 U.S.C. 1705 note); E.O. 13338, 69 FR 26751, 3 CFR, 2004 Comp., p. 168; E.O. 13399, 71 FR 25059, 3 CFR, 2006 Comp., p. 218; E.O. 13460, 73 FR 8991, 3 CFR 2008 Comp., p. 181; E.O. 13572, 76 FR 24787, 3 CFR 2011 Comp., p. 236; E.O. 13573, 76 FR 29143, 3 CFR 2011 Comp., p. 241; E.O. 13582, 76 FR 52209, 3 CFR 2011 Comp., p. 264; E.O. 13606, 77 FR 24571, 3 CFR 2012 Comp., p. 243. Source:79 FR 25416, May 2, 2014, unless otherwise noted.

31:3.1.1.1.10.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - Relation of This Part to Other Laws and Regulations
31:3.1.1.1.10.1.1.1SECTION 542.101
   542.101 Relation of this part to other laws and regulations.
31:3.1.1.1.10.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Prohibitions
31:3.1.1.1.10.2.1.1SECTION 542.201
   542.201 Prohibited transactions involving blocked property.
31:3.1.1.1.10.2.1.2SECTION 542.202
   542.202 Effect of transfers violating the provisions of this part.
31:3.1.1.1.10.2.1.3SECTION 542.203
   542.203 Holding of funds in interest-bearing accounts; investment and reinvestment.
31:3.1.1.1.10.2.1.4SECTION 542.204
   542.204 Expenses of maintaining blocked physical property; liquidation of blocked property.
31:3.1.1.1.10.2.1.5SECTION 542.205
   542.205 Evasions; attempts; causing violations; conspiracies.
31:3.1.1.1.10.2.1.6SECTION 542.206
   542.206 Prohibited new investment in Syria.
31:3.1.1.1.10.2.1.7SECTION 542.207
   542.207 Prohibited exportation, reexportation, sale, or supply of services to Syria.
31:3.1.1.1.10.2.1.8SECTION 542.208
   542.208 Prohibited importation of petroleum or petroleum products of Syrian origin.
31:3.1.1.1.10.2.1.9SECTION 542.209
   542.209 Prohibited transactions or dealings in or related to petroleum or petroleum products of Syrian origin.
31:3.1.1.1.10.2.1.10SECTION 542.210
   542.210 Prohibited facilitation.
31:3.1.1.1.10.2.1.11SECTION 542.211
   542.211 Exempt transactions.
31:3.1.1.1.10.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - General Definitions
31:3.1.1.1.10.3.1.1SECTION 542.300
   542.300 Applicability of definitions.
31:3.1.1.1.10.3.1.2SECTION 542.301
   542.301 Blocked account; blocked property.
31:3.1.1.1.10.3.1.3SECTION 542.302
   542.302 Effective date.
31:3.1.1.1.10.3.1.4SECTION 542.303
   542.303 Entity.
31:3.1.1.1.10.3.1.5SECTION 542.304
   542.304 Financial, material, or technological support.
31:3.1.1.1.10.3.1.6SECTION 542.305
   542.305 Government of Syria.
31:3.1.1.1.10.3.1.7SECTION 542.306
   542.306 Information and communications technology.
31:3.1.1.1.10.3.1.8SECTION 542.307
   542.307 Information or informational materials.
31:3.1.1.1.10.3.1.9SECTION 542.308
   542.308 Interest.
31:3.1.1.1.10.3.1.10SECTION 542.309
   542.309 Licenses; general and specific.
31:3.1.1.1.10.3.1.11SECTION 542.310
   542.310 Loans or other extensions of credit.
31:3.1.1.1.10.3.1.12SECTION 542.311
   542.311 New investment.
31:3.1.1.1.10.3.1.13SECTION 542.312
   542.312 OFAC.
31:3.1.1.1.10.3.1.14SECTION 542.313
   542.313 Person.
31:3.1.1.1.10.3.1.15SECTION 542.314
   542.314 Petroleum or petroleum products of Syrian origin.
31:3.1.1.1.10.3.1.16SECTION 542.315
   542.315 Property; property interest.
31:3.1.1.1.10.3.1.17SECTION 542.316
   542.316 Syria; Syrian.
31:3.1.1.1.10.3.1.18SECTION 542.317
   542.317 Transfer.
31:3.1.1.1.10.3.1.19SECTION 542.318
   542.318 United States.
31:3.1.1.1.10.3.1.20SECTION 542.319
   542.319 United States person; U.S. person.
31:3.1.1.1.10.3.1.21SECTION 542.320
   542.320 U.S. depository institution.
31:3.1.1.1.10.3.1.22SECTION 542.321
   542.321 U.S. financial institution.
31:3.1.1.1.10.3.1.23SECTION 542.322
   542.322 U.S. registered broker or dealer in securities.
31:3.1.1.1.10.3.1.24SECTION 542.323
   542.323 U.S. registered money transmitter.
31:3.1.1.1.10.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Interpretations
31:3.1.1.1.10.4.1.1SECTION 542.401
   542.401 Reference to amended sections.
31:3.1.1.1.10.4.1.2SECTION 542.402
   542.402 Effect of amendment.
31:3.1.1.1.10.4.1.3SECTION 542.403
   542.403 Termination and acquisition of an interest in blocked property.
31:3.1.1.1.10.4.1.4SECTION 542.404
   542.404 Transactions ordinarily incident to a licensed transaction.
31:3.1.1.1.10.4.1.5SECTION 542.405
   542.405 Exportation, reexportation, sale, or supply of services; provision of services.
31:3.1.1.1.10.4.1.6SECTION 542.406
   542.406 Offshore transactions involving blocked property.
31:3.1.1.1.10.4.1.7SECTION 542.407
   542.407 Payments from blocked accounts to satisfy obligations prohibited.
31:3.1.1.1.10.4.1.8SECTION 542.408
   542.408 Charitable contributions.
31:3.1.1.1.10.4.1.9SECTION 542.409
   542.409 Credit extended and cards issued by U.S. financial institutions.
31:3.1.1.1.10.4.1.10SECTION 542.410
   542.410 Setoffs prohibited.
31:3.1.1.1.10.4.1.11SECTION 542.411
   542.411 Entities owned by a person whose property and interests in property are blocked.
31:3.1.1.1.10.4.1.12SECTION 542.412
   542.412 Transactions relating to Syrian petroleum or petroleum products from third countries; transshipments.
31:3.1.1.1.10.4.1.13SECTION 542.413
   542.413 Facilitation; change of policies and procedures; referral of business opportunities offshore.
31:3.1.1.1.10.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy
31:3.1.1.1.10.5.1.1SECTION 542.501
   542.501 General and specific licensing procedures.
31:3.1.1.1.10.5.1.2SECTION 542.502
   542.502 Effect of license or authorization.
31:3.1.1.1.10.5.1.3SECTION 542.503
   542.503 Exclusion from licenses.
31:3.1.1.1.10.5.1.4SECTION 542.504
   542.504 Payments and transfers to blocked accounts in U.S. financial institutions.
31:3.1.1.1.10.5.1.5SECTION 542.505
   542.505 Entries in certain accounts for normal service charges authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.10.5.1.6SECTION 542.506
   542.506 Investment and reinvestment of certain funds authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.10.5.1.7SECTION 542.507
   542.507 Provision of certain legal services authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.10.5.1.8SECTION 542.508
   542.508 Payments from funds originating outside the United States authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.10.5.1.9SECTION 542.509
   542.509 Syrian diplomatic missions in the United States.
31:3.1.1.1.10.5.1.10SECTION 542.510
   542.510 Exports or reexports to Syria of items licensed or otherwise authorized by the Department of Commerce authorized; exports or reexports of certain services authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.10.5.1.11SECTION 542.511
   542.511 Exportation of certain services incident to Internet-based communications authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.10.5.1.12SECTION 542.512
   542.512 Noncommercial, personal remittances authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.10.5.1.13SECTION 542.513
   542.513 Official activities of certain international organizations authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.10.5.1.14SECTION 542.514
   542.514 Transactions related to U.S. persons residing in Syria authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.10.5.1.15SECTION 542.515
   542.515 Operation of accounts authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.10.5.1.16SECTION 542.516
   542.516 Certain services in support of nongovernmental organizations' activities authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.10.5.1.17SECTION 542.517
   542.517 Third-country diplomatic and consular funds transfers authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.10.5.1.18SECTION 542.518
   542.518 Payments for overflights of Syrian airspace or emergency landings in Syria authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.10.5.1.19SECTION 542.519
   542.519 Transactions related to telecommunications and mail authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.10.5.1.20SECTION 542.520
   542.520 Certain transactions related to patents, trademarks, copyrights, and other intellectual property authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.10.5.1.21SECTION 542.521
   542.521 Activities and services related to certain nonimmigrant and immigrant categories authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.10.5.1.22SECTION 542.522
   542.522 Official business of the Federal Government authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.10.5.1.23SECTION 542.523
   542.523 Certain services to the National Coalition of Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.10.5.1.24SECTION 542.524
   542.524 Bunkering and emergency repairs.
31:3.1.1.1.10.5.1.25SECTION 542.525
   542.525 Exportation or reexportation of services to Syria related to the exportation or reexportation of certain non-U.S.-origin goods authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.10.5.1.26SECTION 542.526
   542.526 Exportation of services related to conferences in the United States or third countries authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.10.5.1.27SECTION 542.527
   542.527 Policy on activities related to the telecommunications sector of Syria.
31:3.1.1.1.10.5.1.28SECTION 542.528
   542.528 Policy on activities related to the agricultural sector of Syria.
31:3.1.1.1.10.5.1.29SECTION 542.529
   542.529 Policy on activities related to petroleum and petroleum products of Syrian origin for the benefit of the National Coalition of Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces.
31:3.1.1.1.10.5.1.30SECTION 542.530
   542.530 Transactions incident to importations from Syria authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.10.5.1.31SECTION 542.531
   542.531 Authorization of emergency medical services.
31:3.1.1.1.10.5.1.32SECTION 542.532
   542.532 Authorized transactions necessary and ordinarily incident to publishing.
31:3.1.1.1.10.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - Reports
31:3.1.1.1.10.6.1.1SECTION 542.601
   542.601 Records and reports.
31:3.1.1.1.10.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - Penalties
31:3.1.1.1.10.7.1.1SECTION 542.701
   542.701 Penalties.
31:3.1.1.1.10.7.1.2SECTION 542.702
   542.702 Pre-Penalty Notice; settlement.
31:3.1.1.1.10.7.1.3SECTION 542.703
   542.703 Penalty imposition.
31:3.1.1.1.10.7.1.4SECTION 542.704
   542.704 Administrative collection; referral to United States Department of Justice.
31:3.1.1.1.10.8SUBPART H
Subpart H - Procedures
31:3.1.1.1.10.8.1.1SECTION 542.801
   542.801 Procedures.
31:3.1.1.1.10.8.1.2SECTION 542.802
   542.802 Delegation by the Secretary of the Treasury.
31:3.1.1.1.10.9SUBPART I
Subpart I - Paperwork Reduction Act
31:3.1.1.1.10.9.1.1SECTION 542.901
   542.901 Paperwork Reduction Act notice.