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To whom do these sanctions regulations apply?
		All U.S. persons and entities (companies, non-profit groups, government agencies, etc.) wherever located.

	What related guidance does OFAC have on these sanctions?
	Sanctions Brochures
		Overview of Sanctions
		Overview of Sanctions (text)
	Sanctions Guidance
		Guidance on Sponsorship of Conferences
		License Application Guidelines - For Exports of Agricultural Commodities, Medicine, and Medical Devices
		Guidance on Transshipments to Iran
		Statement of Licensing Policy
		Are U-Turn payments for Iran still permitted?
	General Licenses
		Iran General License (No. 1) - Funds Transfers to Iran for Humanitarian Relief
		Iran General License (No. 1-a) - Funds Transfers to Iran for Humanitarian Relief after March 25, 2004
		Iran General License (No. 2) - authorizing U.S. persons who are employees or contractors of six international organizations to perform transactions for the conduct of the official business of those organizations in or involving Iran.
	Interpretative Guidance
		Substantive Enhancement of Information (Iran)
		Guidance on Internet Connectivity (Iran)
		Exports/Aircraft Safety (Iran)
		Equipment to manufacture goods which may be sold to Iran
		Internet Access to Informational Materials (Iran)
		Export of Services - Surveys & Interviews (Iran)
		Exports - de minimis U.S. content (Iran)
		Guidance Concerning Informational Materials
		Iran: Travel Exemption (Iran)
		Payment of Court Fees (Iran)
		Posting of Information from Iran on Website (Iran)
		Professional Membership Association Guidance (Iran)
		Publishing Activities Involving Manuscripts From Iran (Iran)
		Index of Interpretative Guidance
	Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000 (TSRA)
		TSRA Reports
		Frequently Asked Questions on TSRA
		Notice for TSRA License Holders and Applicants:
	Guidance on OFAC Licensing Policy
		Guidance on the Release of Limited Amounts of Blocked Funds for Payment of Legal Fees and Costs Incurred in Challenging the Blocking of U.S. Persons in Administrative or Civil Proceedings.
		Guidance On Entities Owned By Persons Whose Property And Interests In Property Are Blocked

Civil Penalties Chart

	What related guidance does OFAC have on its enforcement policies?
	Does OFAC publish Enforcement Guidelines?
		OFAC Enforcement Guidelines
	What is your OFAC Risk?
		OFAC Risk Matrices (for financial institutions as of June 2005)
		OFAC Risk Matrix (for the Charitable Sector as of March 2007)
		OFAC Risk Matrix (for the Securities Sector as of November 2008)
	How do I manage my OFAC risk as compared to Bank Secrecy Act expectations?
		BSA/Anti-Money Laundering Examination Manual - Office of Foreign Assets Control (July 2006)
	How do OFAC's actions and expectations intersect with the bank regulators?
		Memoranda of Understanding between OFAC and bank regulators
	Notice of new OFAC Civil Penalties Interim Policy
		Civil Penalties - Revised Interim Policy (October. 28, 2008)
		Civil Penalties - Interim Policy (Nov. 27, 2007)

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	What laws, rules and regulations provide the legal framework for the sanctions?
	Executive Orders
		12170 (November 14, 1979)
		12205 (April 7, 1980)
		12211 (April 17, 1980)
		12276 (January 23, 1981)
		12277 (January 23, 1981)
		12278 (January 23, 1981)
		12279 (January 23, 1981)
		12280 (January 23, 1981)
		12281 (January 23, 1981)
		12282 (January 23, 1981)
		12283 (January 23, 1981)
		12284 (January 23, 1981)
		12294 (February 26, 1981)
		12613 (October 30, 1987)
		12957 (March 17, 1995)
		12959 (May 9, 1995)
		13059 (August 19, 1997)
	Statutes
		Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000 (TSRA)
		IEEPA, 50 USCS Sec 1701
		ISDCA, 22 USCS Sec 2349aa-9
		AEDPA, 8 USCS Sec 1189
		Criminal Code, 18 USCS Sec 1001
		Criminal Code, 18 USC Sec. 3571
	Code of Federal Regulations
		31 CFR Part 535 (Iranian Assets Control Regulations)
		31 CFR Part 560 (Iranian Transactions Regulations)
	Federal Register Notices
		66 FR 36683-01 - Exports of Agricultural Products, Medicines, and Medical Devices to Cuba, Sudan, Libya, and Iran; Cuba Travel-Related Transactions
		66 FR 38553-01 - Amendments to the Iranian Assets Control Regulations
		68 FR 11741-03 - Authorization of Certain Humanitarian Activities by Nongovernmental Organizations in Iraq and Iran
		69 FR 75468-04 - General License for Publishing Activities
		70 FR 15583-05 - Broker-dealer amendment to ITR.
		70 FR 15761-05 - Administrative Collection of Civil Penalties
		71 FR 29251-06 - Revisions to IEEPA made by the Combating Terrorism Financing Act of 2005
		71 FR 48795-06 - Official Activities of Certain U.S. Organizations
		71 FR 53569-06 - Treasury Cuts Iran's Bank Saderat Off From U.S. Financial System
		72 FR 12980-07 - Clarification of Policy with Respect to the Process for Issuing Certain TSRA Licenses
		72 FR 15831-07 - Amendment to the Iranian Transactions Regulations related to the movement of specific goods via diplomatic pouch
		73 FR 66541-08 - Revoking an authorization previously granted to U.S. depository institutions to process ‘‘U-turn’’ transfers
		73 FR 73788-08 - Final rule amending the Iranian Transactions Regulations to expand the scope of Appendix A
	United Nations Security Council Resolutions
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Legal Disclaimer:

This document is explanatory only and does not have the force of law. The Executive Orders and implementing regulations dealing with Iran contain the legally binding provisions governing the sanctions. This document does not supplement or modify those Executive Orders or regulations.