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June 15, 2026
June 12, 2026

Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.

June 11, 2026

Publication of the List of Medical Devices Requiring Specific Authorization for the North Korea Sanctions Regulations

The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing a list of medical devices that may not be exported or reexported to North Korea pursuant to the general license authorizing the exportation or reexportation to North Korea of certain agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, and replacement parts and components. The exportation or re-exportation of these excluded medical devices to North Korea requires specific authorization from OFAC.

June 10, 2026

2026-06-10 Issuance of Venezuela-related Amended General Licenses (46C, 47A, 48B, 50B, 51B, 52A, 54A) [VENEZUELA]

Treasury issued seven amended Venezuela-related General Licenses (46C, 47A, 48B, 50B, 51B, 52A, 54A) under [VENEZUELA] governing oil and petrochemical transactions, diluent sales, supply of items and services, minerals including gold, and transactions involving Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A.

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Seven Venezuela-related GLs amended simultaneously in a single release — covering the full range of Venezuelan oil, petrochemical, diluent, minerals, and Pdvsa operations — is the largest single-package Venezuela GL amendment observed in the 90-day baseline, which otherwise shows 1–2 GL updates per release.

June 8, 2026

Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. OFAC is also publishing the names of one or more persons whose property and interests in property have been unblocked and who have been removed from the SDN List.

June 5, 2026
June 4, 2026
June 3, 2026

Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.

June 2, 2026

Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons whose property and interests in property have been unblocked and who have been removed from the SDN List.

June 1, 2026

2026-06-01 Publication of Introduction to OFAC Guide

Treasury published an introductory guide explaining how OFAC sanctions work, including how the agency designates parties, processes license applications, removes parties from sanctions lists, and enforces compliance obligations.

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First foundational public education guide published by OFAC in the 90-day baseline; unlike program-specific advisories or typology alerts, this cross-program primer addresses licensing, delisting, and enforcement procedures in a single document intended for both U.S. and foreign persons.

2026-06-01 Settlement Agreement — FTI Consulting, Inc.

Treasury settled with FTI Consulting, Inc. for $1,050,000 to resolve six apparent violations of Russia sectoral sanctions for indirectly dealing in prohibited debt of VTB Bank OAO between April 2019 and May 2021.

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FTI Consulting is a professional services firm, not a financial institution — an unusual enforcement target for Russia sectoral sanctions (SSI-list debt prohibition); enforcement actions under Directive 1/EO 13662 have historically concentrated on banks and broker-dealers.

May 29, 2026
May 28, 2026
May 27, 2026

Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.

Reporting for Calendar Year 2025 on Offsets Agreements Related to Sales of Defense Articles or Defense Services to Foreign Countries or Foreign Firms

This notice is to remind the public that U.S. firms are required to report annually to the Department of Commerce (Commerce) information on contracts for the sale of defense articles or defense services to foreign countries or foreign firms that are subject to offsets agreements exceeding $5,000,000 in value. U.S. firms are also required to report annually to Commerce information on offsets transactions completed in performance of existing offsets commitments for which an offsets credit of $250,000 or more has been claimed from the foreign representative. This year, such reports must include relevant information from calendar year 2025 and must be submitted to Commerce no later than June 15, 2026.

May 26, 2026

Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons whose property and interests in property have been unblocked and who have been removed from the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). OFAC is also publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on the SDN List based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.

Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.

May 22, 2026

Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons and vessels that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. The vessels placed on the SDN List have been identified as property in which a blocked person has an interest.

May 21, 2026
May 20, 2026
May 19, 2026
May 18, 2026

2026-05-18 Settlement with Adani Enterprises Limited [IRAN]

Treasury settled with Adani Enterprises Limited for $275,000,000 to resolve 32 apparent violations of OFAC's Iran sanctions arising from the company's purchase of Iranian-origin LPG through a Dubai intermediary.

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The $275,000,000 civil penalty with Adani Enterprises Limited is among the largest OFAC settlements on record; no enforcement action of comparable scale appears in the 90-day baseline (largest prior: $3,777,000), and no India-headquartered conglomerate has been an OFAC enforcement target in recent baseline history.

May 15, 2026

Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.

May 14, 2026

Emerging Technology Technical Advisory Committee

The Emerging Technology Technical Advisory Committee (ETTAC) advises and assists the Department of Commerce on matters related to export control policies. The ETTAC will meet on June 2, 2026, to review and discuss these matters. This meeting will be partially closed to the public pursuant to the exemptions under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and the Government in the Sunshine Act. The meeting will be held in person, with no option for virtual attendance.

Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.

May 13, 2026

Procedures To Apply for Company-Specific Onshoring Agreements To Obtain Tariff Adjustments for Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Ingredients Under Proclamation 11020

This notice announces the procedures for companies that manufacture pharmaceutical products to apply for company-specific agreements with the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to onshore manufacturing of pharmaceutical products and their ingredients. Companies that enter into such agreements are eligible for a reduced Section 232 duty rate for imports of their pharmaceutical products and associated ingredients. Companies are requested to submit applications within 30 days of publication in the Federal Register.

May 11, 2026

Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.

Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.

Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons and vessels that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. The vessels placed on the SDN List have been identified as property in which a blocked person has an interest.

May 8, 2026
May 7, 2026

2026-05-07 Counter Terrorism and Iran-related Designations; Cuba Designation and Designations Updates [SDGT]; [IRAN]; [CUBA]

Treasury updated the SDN list with counter-terrorism and Iran-related designations under [SDGT] and [IRAN] and Cuba designation and designation updates under [CUBA].

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May 7, 2026 designations accompanied the simultaneous issuance of Cuba General License 1 and six new Cuba FAQs, representing the most concentrated Cuba sanctions activity in the 90-day baseline and occurring six days after the new Cuba Executive Order.

2026-05-07 Issuance of Cuba General License 1 [CUBA]

Treasury issued Cuba General License 1, authorizing transactions pursuant to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations.

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Cuba General License 1 is the first Cuba-program GL issued in the 90-day baseline and appears to establish the initial authorization framework concurrent with the new Cuba Executive Order and six new Cuba FAQs issued within the same week.

May 5, 2026

Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.

May 4, 2026
May 1, 2026

2026-05-01 Issuance of Executive Order Imposing Sanctions on Those Responsible for Repression in Cuba [CUBA]

The President signed an Executive Order imposing sanctions on those responsible for repression in Cuba and for threats to United States national security and foreign policy.

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The new Cuba-specific Executive Order establishes a new legal basis for Cuba sanctions separate from the Cuban Assets Control Regulations' existing statutory framework — no Executive Order issuance for any program appears in the 90-day baseline.

2026-05-01 Publication of Iran-related OFAC Alert — Sanctions Risks of Iranian Demands for Strait of Hormuz Passage [IRAN]

Treasury published an Iran-related OFAC Alert describing the sanctions risks of complying with Iranian demands for Strait of Hormuz passage.

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The OFAC Alert on Iranian demands for Strait of Hormuz passage is the first advisory specifically addressing sanctions risks from Iranian transit demands on international shipping, with no comparable geographic maritime advisory in the 90-day baseline.

April 29, 2026

Notice of Technical Corrections to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States for Duties Imposed by Presidential Proclamation 11021

The President issued Proclamation 11021 "Strengthening Actions Taken to Adjust Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Into the United States," (Presidential Proclamation) on April 2, 2026, to adjust imports of metal products to address more effectively threats to the national security. In the Presidential Proclamation, the President authorized the Secretary of Commerce (the Secretary) to publish modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) to effectuate or implement the Presidential Proclamation. The Secretary also is authorized to make any technical corrections to any Annex of the Presidential Proclamation. This notice issues two technical corrections to Annex IV of the Proclamation and a clarification.

April 28, 2026

2026-04-28 Issuance of Iran-related FAQ 1249

Treasury issued Iran-related FAQ 1249, adding one FAQ entry to OFAC's interpretive guidance for the Iran sanctions program.

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First Iran-related FAQ update in the 90-day window; all prior FAQ activity in that period was Venezuela-focused.

2026-04-28 Publication of Iran-related OFAC Alert — Sanctions Risk of Dealing with Teapot Oil Refineries

Treasury published an OFAC Alert titled 'Sanctions Risk of Dealing with Teapot Oil Refineries,' warning of exposure from transactions with Chinese independent refineries processing Iranian crude.

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First OFAC alert explicitly targeting teapot oil refinery transactions with Iran; only the second advisory in 90 days, and the first sector-specific petroleum-refinery alert in that period.

April 27, 2026

Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.

April 24, 2026

2026-04-24 Issuance of Iran-related General License V

Treasury issued Iran-related General License V, authorizing the wind-down of transactions involving Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery Co., Ltd.

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Iran General License V specifically names Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery Co., Ltd. — a major Chinese petrochemical refinery — marking the first entity-specific Iran wind-down GL for a named PRC company in the 90-day window.

Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons and aircraft that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. The aircraft placed on the SDN List have been identified as property in which a blocked person has an interest.

April 23, 2026

2026-04-23 Cyber-related General License 2

Treasury issued Cyber-related General License 2, authorizing certain transactions with Anco Water Supply Co. Ltd. related to the treatment and distribution of drinking water.

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First Cyber-related General License in the 90-day window; GL 2 in the Cyber program authorizes transactions with a water utility — an unusual entity type for a cyber-program GL.

Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.

April 21, 2026

2026-04-21 Counter Terrorism Designations; Non-Proliferation Designations

Treasury designated 8 individuals, 4 entities, and 2 Mahan Air Boeing 777 aircraft under [SDGT], [NPWMD], and [IFSR] for roles in Iranian missile and UAV procurement networks operating through the UAE and Turkey.

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Two Mahan Air Boeing 777s (EP-MTB, EP-MTE) designated by specific tail number — aircraft-level SDN listings are uncommon and signal intent to ground identified assets regardless of operator rebranding.

Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.

April 17, 2026
April 16, 2026

Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.

April 15, 2026
April 14, 2026
April 9, 2026

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Voluntary Self-Disclosure of Antiboycott Violations

The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Report of Requests for Restrictive Trade Practice or Boycott

The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

April 8, 2026
April 7, 2026

Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing updates to the identifying information of one or more persons currently included in OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). OFAC is also publishing the names of one or more persons whose property and interests in property have been unblocked and who have been removed from the SDN List.

60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Disclosure of Violations of the Arms Export Control Act

The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

April 6, 2026

60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Brokering Prior Approval (License)

The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

April 3, 2026
April 1, 2026
March 31, 2026

30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request To Change End-User, End-Use and/or Destination of Hardware and Open General Licenses

The Department of State has submitted the information collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this Notice is to allow 30 days for public comment.

30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Technology Security/Clearance Plans, Screening Records, and Non-Disclosure Agreements Pursuant to 22 CFR 126.18

The Department of State has submitted the information collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this Notice is to allow 30 days for public comment.

March 30, 2026

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Technology Letter of Explanation

The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

March 27, 2026
March 26, 2026
March 25, 2026

Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.

March 24, 2026
March 20, 2026

Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.

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