Federal Register #Delegation of Authority No. 628

Delegation of Authority for Sanctions Reconsideration Requests by the State Department

This notice from the U.S. Department of State announces a delegation of authority regarding sanctions reconsideration requests. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of State - Office of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs (EEB) - Scope of Delegation: - Assistant Secretary of EEB is authorized to review and deny requests for reconsideration of sanctions designations - Applies to sanctions imposed under several executive orders: - E.O. 14404 - E.O. 14203 - E.O. 14078 - E.O. 14024 - E.O. 13894 - E.O. 13846 - For E.O. 14404 and E.O. 14024, decisions must be coordinated with the Assistant Secretary for Arms Control and Nonproliferation - Additional Authority: - Secretary of State, Deputy Secretary, Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources, and Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment may also exercise this authority - Notable Requirements: - No products, OEMs, or vendors are involved - No procurement or award is being announced - The notice clarifies internal delegation and coordination requirements for sanctions reconsideration

Description

The Department of State has issued a notice delegating authority to the Assistant Secretary of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs to review and deny requests for reconsideration of sanctions designations. This delegation covers sanctions imposed pursuant to several executive orders and includes coordination requirements with the Assistant Secretary for Arms Control and Nonproliferation for certain sanctions. The delegation does not repeal or modify any other existing delegations and allows certain high-level officials to exercise the authority as well.

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