[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 156 (Monday, August 14, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41908-41910]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-19949]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Office of Foreign Assets Control
Electronically-Available Information Sources on Economic
Sanctions Programs
AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Treasury Department is issuing a list of sources of
computer-accessible information for the public's use in keeping
informed of and complying with the economic sanctions programs
administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control.
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 8, 1995.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dennis P. Wood, Chief, Compliance
Programs Division (tel.: 202/622-2490), Office of Foreign Assets
Control, Department of the Treasury, Annex, 1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW,
Washington, DC 20220.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Electronic Availability
This document is itself available as an electronic file on The
Federal Bulletin Board the day of publication in the Federal Register
for downloading in WordPerfect 5.1, ASCII, and Postscript formats. The
document is also accessible for downloading in ASCII format without
charge from Treasury's Electronic Library (``TEL'') in the ``Business,
Trade and Labor Mall'' of the FedWorld bulletin board. Select self-
extracting file ``T11FR00.EXE'' in TEL. The means of access to these
information services are described in this notice.
Background
This notice describes various public and private information
sources accessible by computer that provide information concerning the
economic sanctions programs administered by the Office of Foreign
Assets Control (``OFAC''). Information available for reading or
downloading includes notices of blockings, statutory and Executive
order authorities, regulations, regulatory amendments, and lists of
blocked entities, specially designated nationals, and specially
designated terrorists. OFAC encourages the public to utilize these
sources to remain current with developments in economic sanctions
programs for informational and compliance purposes.
OFAC PUBLIC INFORMATION ACCESSIBLE BY COMPUTER
Sources Available to the General Public:
U.S. Treasury Department's Electronic Library (``TEL''):
The Treasury Department maintains a free electronic library called
``TEL'' on the FedWorld bulletin board, a service of the National
Technical Information Service. TEL can be reached 24 hours a day, 7
days a week, using standard communications software and a modem, either
directly, by dialing 703/321-3339, or over the Internet using one of
the following protocols: Telnet = fedworld.gov (192.239.93.3); FTP Site
= ftp.fedworld.gov (192.239.92.205); World Wide Web (Home Page) =
http://www.fedworld.gov. Once access to FedWorld has been gained,
select option ``[C],'' the ``Business, Trade, and Labor Mall;'' then
``[E],'' ``Treasury's Electronic Library.'' OFAC files are available
for downloading in camera-ready ``*.PDF'' format as well as in a self-
extracting ASCII ``*.EXE'' format. Each bears the prefix ``T11.''
OFAC's camera-ready brochure on Cuba, for example, is called
``T11CUBA.PDF.'' OFAC's self-extracting ASCII file containing all of
OFAC's brochures as well as the latest listing of Specially Designated
Nationals and Blocked Persons (the ``SDN list'') in DOS-format is
called ``T11FAC00.EXE.'' A major advantage of TEL, besides Internet
access, is that there is no charge to any user to download files. Adobe
Acrobat ReadersTM are available free to view and print the
``*.PDF'' files. Those needing a free Acrobat ReaderTM may
download the file from the Internal Revenue Service ``utilities''
library by typing the command ``/go IRISGR'' at FedWorld's main prompt.
FedWorld's help desk number is 703/487-4608; the business office number
is 703/487-4648.
U.S. Commerce Department's Economic Bulletin Board (``EBB'')
The U.S. Department of Commerce operates an electronic bulletin
board called the ``EBB.'' The EBB can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week, using standard communications software and a modem, either
directly, by dialing 202/482-3870 (for 2400 bps connections) or 202/
482-2584 or 202/482-2167 (for 9600 bps connections), or over the
Internet using the Telnet protocol: Telnet = ebb.stat-usa.gov. A free,
limited-access service is available to those who are unfamiliar with
the Commerce Board. Otherwise, access is by subscription at a nominal
charge. The EBB is used extensively by U.S. exporters seeking
information on trade leads. All OFAC publications in ASCII format,
including the very latest version of the alphabetized SDN listings, are
available for downloading from ``File Area #17'' on the Board. Commerce
Department Export Denial Order information is also available in the
same general file area. OFAC sheets can be individually downloaded by
the public or all OFAC informational material can be transferred as a
compressed self-extracting DOS archive file called ``FACDATA.EXE.''
Once an individual accesses the Board, all that needs to be done to
locate OFAC material is to choose ``F'' from the main menu to access a
FILES subsystem, then choose ``L'' for LIST, and type ``17'' for OFAC.
The EBB's Help Line is 202/482-1986 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.
through 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time).
U.S. Commerce's National Trade Data Bank (``NTDB'')
The U.S. Department of Commerce operates a CD-Rom service providing
a massive amount of international trade information on a monthly basis
to small and medium sized companies. There is a nominal charge for a
subscription. The CD-Rom service is also available free of charge at
Commerce offices nationwide as well as nearly 1,000 Federal depository
libraries. OFAC data is in ASCII format and fully searchable. For
information, call 202/482-1986.
U.S. Commerce's STAT-USA/FAX
The U.S. Department of Commerce operates an automated fax-on-demand
service that includes OFAC data. Users can call 202/482-0005 from a fax
machine's handset 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For a nominal
subscription charge, subscribers are entitled to 6 files per day
without size restrictions. OFAC is posting in print (``camera ready'')
copy the latest listing of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked
Persons, cumulative Changes to the Listing of Specially Designated
Nationals and Blocked Persons; and OFAC's brochure entitled Foreign
Assets Control Regulations for Exporters and Importers.
World Wide Web (``WWW'')
All of OFAC's program brochures, as well as SDN list information,
is available in downloadable camera-ready Adobe AcrobatTM
``*.PDF'' format to subscribers to the U.S. Commerce Department's World
Wide Web Server (STAT-USA/Internet) with access at //www.stat-use.gov.
For information call 202/482-1986.
OFAC is in the final stages of developing a new service to provide
direct Internet access to OFAC's information over a Treasury World Wide
Web Server and plans to coordinate update notices with a
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Federal Web Locator. Details will be published as soon as available.
U.S. Government Printing Office's The Federal Bulletin Board
The U.S. Government Printing Office (``GPO'') operates The Federal
Bulletin Board, which can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by
direct dialing 202/512-1387 from a modem using any communications
software. Type ``/GO FAC.'' The system detects modem speed. Access over
the Internet is available using the Telnet protocol: Telnet =
federal.bbs.gpo.gov 3001. (The ``[space] 3001'' is important as it
specifies the proper ``entry'' port for Telnet.) User assistance is
available from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through
Friday by calling 202/512-1530. OFAC's information is located in a
series of file libraries for downloading in ASCII, WordPerfect, and
``*.PDF'' or ``Postscript'' formats, and includes, in addition to OFAC
brochures and SDN lists, the full text of OFAC sanctions regulations as
published in chapter V of Title 31, Code of Federal Regulations,
statutory and Executive order authority for OFAC sanctions, and every
Federal Register notice, rule, or policy statement OFAC publishes.
Federal Register notices are posted electronically to the Board at the
same time they are printed in the Federal Register. The file libraries
from which users may download information are: ``FAC31CFR'' (containing
the most recent annual text of chapter V, Title 31, CFR), ``FAC--31FR''
(containing OFAC's Federal Register documents), ``FAC--BRO''
(containing all of OFAC's brochures as well as a comprehensive self-
extracting ``*.EXE'' file of brochures and SDN lists in DOS format),
``FAC--MISC'' (containing press releases and special items, such as the
Libyan bank chart), and ``FAC--SDN'' (containing the very latest
releases of the master SDN lists as well as a comprehensive self-
extracting ``*.EXE'' file of all brochures and SDN lists in DOS
format). User pricing for The Federal Bulletin Board is based on the
size of files downloaded. Contact the GPO for information: 202/512-
1530.
U.S. Maritime Administration's Marlinespike Bulletin Board System
The U.S. Maritime Administration operates a free electronic
bulletin board called ``Marlinespike'' which can be accessed via modem
at 202/366-8505, with voice help at 202/366-9991. OFAC's brochures and
SDN information can be scanned on-line or downloaded for further use.
U.S. Customs Service's Customs Electronic Bulletin Board
The U.S. Customs Service maintains a free Customs Electronic
Bulletin Board geared especially toward customs house brokers. OFAC's
information is available as a date-specific self-extracting DOS file
(``OFAC*.EXE'' in File Area #15, ``Customs Extra!''). Modem access is
at 703/440-6155, with voice system support at 703/440-6236.
Sources Available to Banks:
U.S. Council on International Banking (``USCIB''--headquartered in New
York)
The U.S. Council on International Banking is a nationwide banking
industry interest group concentrating on the international banking
operations area. Member banks have free access to the USCIB's
electronic bulletin board, INTERCOM. All OFAC publications, including
the latest alphabetized SDN listings, are available to be downloaded
from the ``MAIN Conference'' on INTERCOM. OFAC files can be
individually downloaded by banks in camera-ready ``*.PDF'' format, or
all of them can be transferred as a compressed self-extracting ASCII
archive file called ``OFAC*.EXE.'' In addition, OFAC announces via
system bulletins all major sanctions actions as they occur.
International Banking Operations Association (``IBOA''--headquartered
in Miami)
The International Banking Operations Association is a membership
organization of banks in the southern United States. IBOA has a
``Wildcat'' bulletin board which includes, in its Regulatory
Conference, a compressed self-extracting ASCII archive file called
``OFAC*.EXE'' containing all OFAC publications, as well as the latest
SDN listings. Individual brochures may also be downloaded by users as
camera-ready copy in ``*.PDF'' format. System bulletins are posted on
IBOA's board covering major sanctions actions as they occur.
Clearing House Interbank Payments System (New York Clearing House
Association)
The Clearing House Interbank Payments System ``CHIPS'' maintains a
special bulletin board specifically to receive and sort OFAC SDN
information. Bankers should contact the The New York Clearing House
Association for information. In addition, system bulletins are
electronically transmitted to CHIPS regarding all major sanctions
actions for immediate broadcast to members.
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's OCC Information Line
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency operates a special
24-hour-a-day fax-on-demand service for National banks and examiners.
The computer-based system provides copies of documents from any
touchtone phone by calling 202/479-0141 and following voice prompts.
OCC's Communications Division may be reached at 202/874-4960. Documents
regularly updated on the system include OFAC's listing of Specially
Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons split alphabetically into two
files, A-K and L-Z; cumulative Changes to the Listing of Specially
Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons, and OFAC's Foreign Assets
Control Regulations for the Financial Community.
Bank Regulatory Agencies
OFAC provides official electronic notice regarding major sanctions
actions to some 5000 on-line Fedwire depository institutions through
the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The message from the New York Fed
is retransmitted through each Federal Reserve District. Such messages
are limited to 14 lines of 80 characters. (OFAC also distributes from
time to time printed copies of important sanctions information to
depository institutions throughout the United States through each of
the Federal bank regulatory agencies.)
Dated: July 27, 1995.
R. Richard Newcomb,
Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Approved: August 2, 1995.
John P. Simpson,
Deputy Assistant Secretary (Regulatory, Tariff and Trade Enforcement).
[FR Doc. 95-19949 Filed 8-8-95; 3:19 pm]
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