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requirements and exemptions thereto in property; and (3) any improvements identified as the Government of Syria 2013.1 made to the property between the date pursuant to E.O. 13582. The information collection the seller acquired the property and the DATES: OFAC’s actions described in this requirements are found in 12 CFR date on which the consumer agreed to notice were effective on January 12, 34.203(c) through (f). This information acquire the property. Under 12 CFR 2017, as further specified below. is required to protect consumers and 34.203(f), a creditor is required to promote the safety and soundness of provide a copy of any Additional FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The creditors making higher-priced mortgage Written Appraisal to the consumer. Department of the Treasury’s Office of loans (HPMLs) subject to 12 CFR part Comments: On November 4, 2016, the Foreign Assets Control: Assistant 34, subpart G. This information is used OCC issued a 60-day notice soliciting Director for Licensing, tel.: 202–622– by creditors to evaluate real estate comment on the information collection, 2480, Assistant Director for Regulatory collateral securing HPMLs subject to 12 81 FR 77001. No comments were Affairs, tel.: 202–622–4855, Assistant CFR 1026.35(c) and by consumers received. Comments continue to be Director for Sanctions Compliance & entering these transactions. The invited on: Evaluation, tel.: 202–622–2490; or the Department of the Treasury’s Office of collections of information are (a) Whether the collection of the Chief Counsel (Foreign Assets mandatory for creditors making HPMLs information is necessary for the proper Control), Office of the General Counsel, subject to 12 CFR part 34, subpart G. performance of the functions of the Under 12 CFR 34.203(e) and (f), a tel.: 202–622–2410. OCC, including whether the information creditor must, no later than the third has practical utility; SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: business day after the creditor receives a consumer’s application for an HPML, (b) The accuracy of the OCC’s Electronic Availability provide a disclosure to the consumer estimate of the information collection burden; The Specially Designated Nationals that informs the consumer of the and Blocked Persons List and additional purpose of the appraisal, that the (c) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to information concerning OFAC sanctions creditor will provide the consumer with programs are available on OFAC’s Web a copy of any appraisal, and that the be collected; site (www.treas.gov/ofac). consumer may choose to have a separate (d) Ways to minimize the burden of appraisal conducted at the expense of the collection on respondents, including Notice of OFAC Actions the consumer (Initial Appraisal through the use of automated collection On January 12, 2017, OFAC blocked Disclosure). If a loan is an HPML subject techniques or other forms of information the property and interests in property of to 12 CFR 1026.35(c), then the creditor technology; and is required to obtain a written appraisal (e) Estimates of capital or start-up the following seven persons pursuant to prepared by a certified or licensed costs and costs of operation, E.O. 13382, ‘‘Blocking Property of appraiser who conducts a physical visit maintenance, and purchase of services Weapons of Mass Destruction of the interior of the property that will to provide information. Proliferators and Their Supporters’’: secure the transaction (Written Dated: January 17, 2017. Individuals Appraisal) and provide a copy of the Karen Solomon, 1. ABBAS, Ghassan; DOB 10 Mar 1960; Written Appraisal to the consumer. Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of the Scientific Studies and Research Center Under 12 CFR 34.203(d)(1), a creditor is Comptroller of the Currency. Brigadier General (individual) [NPWMD] required to obtain an additional (Linked To: SCIENTIFIC STUDIES AND [FR Doc. 2017–01436 Filed 1–23–17; 8:45 am] appraisal (Additional Written RESEARCH CENTER). BILLING CODE 4810–33–P Appraisal) for an HPML that is subject 2. AHMAD, Firas; DOB 21 Jan 1967; to 12 CFR part 34, subpart G if: (1) The Scientific Studies and Research Center Colonel (individual) [NPWMD] (Linked To: seller acquired the property securing the DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY SCIENTIFIC STUDIES AND RESEARCH loan 90 or fewer days prior to the date CENTER). of the consumer’s agreement to acquire Office of Foreign Assets Control 3. DABUL, Samir; DOB 04 Sep 1965; the property and the resale price Scientific Studies and Research Center exceeds the seller’s acquisition price by Sanctions Actions Pursuant to Brigadier General (individual) [NPWMD] more than 10 percent; or (2) the seller Executive Orders 13382, 13572, 13573, (Linked To: SCIENTIFIC STUDIES AND acquired the property securing the loan and 13582. RESEARCH CENTER). 91 to 180 days prior to the date of the 4. HAWRANI, Habib; DOB 25 Mar 1969; consumer’s agreement to acquire the AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets Scientific Studies and Research Center Control, Treasury. Colonel (individual) [NPWMD] (Linked To: property and the resale price exceeds SCIENTIFIC STUDIES AND RESEARCH ACTION: the seller’s acquisition price by more Notice. CENTER). than 20 percent. 5. HAYDAR, Zuhayr; DOB 18 Dec 1965; SUMMARY: Under 12 CFR 34.203(d)(3) and (4), The U.S. Department of the Scientific Studies and Research Center the Additional Written Appraisal must Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Colonel (individual) [NPWMD] (Linked To: meet the requirements described in 12 Control (OFAC) is publishing the names SCIENTIFIC STUDIES AND RESEARCH CFR 34.203(c)(1) and also include an of seven persons whose property and CENTER). analysis of: (1) The difference between interests in property are blocked 6. WANUS, Ali; DOB 05 Feb 1964; the price at which the seller acquired pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) Scientific Studies and Research Center the property and the price the consumer 13382, five persons whose property and Brigadier General (individual) [NPWMD] (Linked To: SCIENTIFIC STUDIES AND agreed to pay; (2) changes in market interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13572, five persons RESEARCH CENTER). conditions between the date the seller 7. BITAR, Bayan (a.k.a. AL–BITAR, Bayan), acquired the property and the date the whose property and interests in PO Box 11037, Damascus, Syria; DOB 08 Mar consumer agreed to acquire the property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 1947; Managing Director of the Organization 13573, one person whose property and for Technological Industries (individual) 1 78 FR 10368 (February 13, 2013) and 78 FR interests in property are blocked [NPWMD] (Linked To: ORGANIZATION FOR 78519 (December 26, 2013). pursuant to E.O. 13582, and five entities TECHNOLOGICAL INDUSTRIES).

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On January 12, 2017, OFAC Certain Transactions with Respect to Affairs, tel.: 202–622–4855, Assistant additionally blocked the property and Syria’’: Director for Sanctions Compliance & interests in property of the following Individual Evaluation, tel.: 202–622–2490; or the five persons pursuant to E.O. 13572, Department of the Treasury’s Office of ‘‘Blocking Property of Certain Persons 1. SHIHADAH, Rafiq (a.k.a. SHAHADAH, the Chief Counsel (Foreign Assets Rafiq; a.k.a. SHEHADEH, Rafik; a.k.a. With Respect to Human Rights Abuses SHIHADA, Rafiq; a.k.a. SHIHADAH, Wafiq), Control), Office of the General Counsel, in Syria’’: Syria; DOB 1954; Gender Male; Major tel.: 202–622–2410. Individuals General (individual) [SYRIA]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1. AL–HASAN, Suhayl Hasan (a.k.a. In addition, on January 12, 2017, Electronic Availability HASSAN, Suheil), Syria; DOB 1964; Gender OFAC identified the following five The Specially Designated Nationals Male; Syrian Air Force Intelligence Colonel entities as falling within the definition and Blocked Persons List and additional (individual) [SYRIA] (Linked To: SYRIAN of the Government of Syria as set forth AIR FORCE INTELLIGENCE). information concerning OFAC sanctions in section 8(d) of E.O. 13582 and section 2. BILAL, Muhammad Nafi (a.k.a. BILAL, programs are available on OFAC’s Web 542.305 of the Syrian Sanctions Muhammad), Syria; DOB 25 May 1971; alt. site (www.treas.gov/ofac). DOB 1971; Gender Male; Syrian Air Force Regulations, 31 CFR part 542: Intelligence Colonel (individual) [SYRIA] Entities Notice of OFAC Actions (Linked To: SYRIAN AIR FORCE INTELLIGENCE). 1. SYRIAN AIR FORCE, Damascus, Syria On December 23, 2016, OFAC blocked 3. DAHI, Yasin Ahmad, Syria; DOB 1960; [SYRIA]. the property and interests in property of Gender Male; Brigadier General (individual) 2. SYRIAN ARAB AIR DEFENSE FORCES, the following two persons pursuant to [SYRIA] (Linked To: SYRIAN MILITARY Damascus, Syria [SYRIA]. E.O. 13382, ‘‘Blocking Property of INTELLIGENCE). 3. SYRIAN ARAB ARMY, Damascus, Syria Weapons of Mass Destruction 4. MAHALLA, Muhammad Mahmud (a.k.a. [SYRIA]. Proliferators and Their Supporters’’: MAHALA, Muhammad), Syria; DOB 04 Jun 4. SYRIAN ARAB NAVY, Damascus, Syria 1959; Gender Male; Major General, Director [SYRIA]. Individual of Syrian Military Intelligence (individual) 5. SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLICAN GUARD, 1. ALLOUCH, Aziz (a.k.a. ’ALLUSH, ’Aziz [SYRIA] (Linked To: SYRIAN MILITARY Damascus, Syria [SYRIA]. Ahmad); DOB 26 Oct 1977; General Director, INTELLIGENCE). Dated: January 17, 2017. Technolab (individual) [NPWMD] (Linked 5. RAHMUN, Muhammad Khalid, Syria; John E. Smith, To: NATIONAL STANDARDS AND DOB 01 Apr 1957; Gender Male; Major CALIBRATION LABORATORY; Linked To: General; Chief of the Political Security Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets HIGHER INSTITUTE OF APPLIED SCIENCE Directorate (individual) [SYRIA] (Linked To: Control. AND TECHNOLOGY; Linked To: POLITICAL SECURITY DIRECTORATE). [FR Doc. 2017–01442 Filed 1–23–17; 8:45 am] TECHNOLAB; Linked To: SCIENTIFIC On January 12, 2017, OFAC BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P STUDIES AND RESEARCH CENTER). additionally blocked the property and Entity interests in property of the following DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 1. TECHNOLAB (a.k.a. ‘‘TECHNO LAB’’), five persons pursuant to E.O. 13573, Trabolsi Bldg, 2nd Floor, Main Road, Deir El ‘‘Blocking Property of Senior Officials of Office of Foreign Assets Control Zahrani, Nabatieh, Lebanon; Registration ID the Government of Syria’’: 6000845 Nabatieh (Lebanon) [NPWMD] (Linked To: SCIENTIFIC STUDIES AND Individuals Sanctions Actions Pursuant to Executive Orders 13382, 13572, 13573, RESEARCH CENTER; Linked To: NATIONAL 1. BALLUL, Ahmad (a.k.a. BALLUL, STANDARDS AND CALIBRATION Ahmad Muhammad; a.k.a. BALLUL, and 13582 LABORATORY; Linked To: HIGHER Ahmed); DOB 10 Oct 1954; Major General, AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets INSTITUTE OF APPLIED SCIENCE AND Syrian Air Force and Air Defense Forces TECHNOLOGY). Commander (individual) [SYRIA] (Linked Control, Treasury. To: SYRIAN AIR FORCE; Linked To: ACTION: Notice. On December 23, 2016, OFAC SYRIAN ARAB AIR DEFENSE FORCES). additionally blocked the property and 2. DARWISH, Saji Jamil, Syria; DOB 11 Jan SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of the interests in property of the following 1957; Gender Male; Major General, Syrian Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets three persons pursuant to E.O. 13572, Air Force (individual) [SYRIA] (Linked To: Control (OFAC) is publishing the names ‘‘Blocking Property of Certain Persons SYRIAN AIR FORCE). of two persons whose property and With Respect to Human Rights Abuses 3. IBRAHIM, Muhammad; DOB 05 Aug interests in property are blocked 1964; Brigadier General (individual) [SYRIA] in Syria’’: pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) (Linked To: SYRIAN AIR FORCE). Individual 4. MAKHLUF, Talal Shafiq (a.k.a. 13382, three persons whose property 1. MUHANNA, Adib (a.k.a. MHANNA, MAKHLOUF, Talal), Syria; DOB 01 Dec and interests in property are blocked Adib; a.k.a. MOUHANNA, Adib; a.k.a. 1958; Gender Male; Major General, Syrian pursuant to E.O. 13572, seven persons MUHANA, Adib); DOB 1983; POB Syria; Republican Guard (individual) [SYRIA] whose property and interests in nationality Syria; Passport 3141732 (Syria) (Linked To: SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLICAN property are blocked pursuant to E.O. (individual) [SYRIA] (Linked To: MAKHLUF, GUARD). 13573, and 11 persons whose property Rami). 5. MUALLA, Badi (a.k.a. MUALLA, Badi and interests in property are blocked Sulayman), Syria; DOB 1961; alt. DOB 05 Apr Entities 1961; POB Bistuwir, Jablah, Syria; Gender pursuant to E.O. 13582. Male; Brigadier General, Syrian Air Force DATES: OFAC’s actions described in this 1. AL–HISN (a.k.a. AL–HISN FIRM; a.k.a. (individual) [SYRIA] (Linked To: SYRIAN notice were effective on December 23, AL–HISN FIRM FOR SECURITY AIR FORCE). 2016, as further specified below. PROTECTION AND GUARD SERVICES; a.k.a. AL–HUSN), Jurmana, Damascus, Syria FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: On January 12, 2017, OFAC blocked The [SYRIA] (Linked To: MAKHLUF, Rami). the property and interests in property of Department of the Treasury’s Office of 2. AL–QASIUN (a.k.a. AL–QASIUN FIRM; the following person pursuant to E.O. Foreign Assets Control: Assistant a.k.a. AL–QASIUN SECURITY SERVICES 13582, ‘‘Blocking Property of the Director for Licensing, tel.: 202–622– LLC; a.k.a. QASIYUN; a.k.a. QASIYUN Government of Syria and Prohibiting 2480, Assistant Director for Regulatory SECURITY COMPANY), Jurmana, Damascus,

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