On November 30, 2011, the Office of Foreign Assets Control added Ntabo Ntaberi Sheka (individual) [DRCONGO] to its "Specially Designated Nationals" list. SDNs are (i) individuals and companies owned or controlled by, or acting for or on behalf of, targeted countries or (ii) individuals, groups, and entities, such as terrorists and narcotics traffickers designated under programs that are not country-specific. The assets of listed SDNs are blocked and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from dealing with them.

On September 19 and 22, 2011, the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls announced the following entity name and/or address change(s) for new DDTC license applications (see each notice for specific instructions for currently approved, pending, and new DSP authorizations and agreements, etc.):

On August 31, 2011, the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls announced the following entity name and/or address change(s) for new DDTC license applications (see each notice for specific instructions for currently approved, pending, and new DSP authorizations and agreements, etc.):

On December 1, 2011, the Office of Foreign Assets Control issued General License (GL) No. 10, which unblocks all property and interests in property of Arab Turkish Bank and North African International Bank, subject to a requirement to report to OFAC on the release of any blocked funds, including cash, securities, bank accounts, and investment accounts.

The Office of Management and Budget has approved a Bureau of Industry and Security proposed rule entitled, "Control of Gas Turbine Engines and Related Items the President Determines No Longer Warrant Control Under the United States Munitions List."

The Office of Management and Budget has approved a State Department proposed rule to amend the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) to revise Category VII of the U.S. Munitions List (USML). This is part of the President's Export Control Reform effort.

The Office of Management and Budget has approved a Bureau of Industry and Security proposed rule entitled, "Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR): Control of Military Vehicles and Related Items that the President Determines do not Warrant Control on the United States Munitions List."

The Office of Management and Budget has approved a State Department proposed rule entitled, "International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Establishment of U.S. Munitions List (USML) Category XIX for Gas Turbine Engines."

The Office of Foreign Assets Control has released new civil penalty information regarding Commerzbank AG. According to OFAC, Commerzbank AG, New York Branch, NY, NY, has agreed to remit $175,500 to settle apparent 2005 violations of the Cuban Assets Control Regulations in connection with certain trade documents associated with a letter of credit, in which a Cuban Specially Designated National (SDN) had an interest.

The Defense Trade Advisory Group is accepting membership applications from subject matter experts from the U.S. defense industry, relevant trade and labor associations, academic, and foundation personnel. DTAG provides the State Department's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) with a formal channel for regular consultation with U.S. private sector defense exporters and defense trade specialists on issues involving U.S. laws, policies, and regulations for munitions exports. Applications must be postmarked by December 15, 2011.