Stay Compliant: Track Denied Persons & Specially Designated Nationals
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the Department of the Treasury administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions against targeted foreign countries and regimes, terrorists, international narcotics traffickers, persons engaged in the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and others who present threats to the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the U.S. OFAC publishes a list of those entities and persons designated as "Specially Designated Nationals" (SDN). SDN’s assets are blocked and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from dealing with them. The Bureau of Industry and Security within the Department of Commerce maintains a list of “Denied Persons,” made up of foreign governments, corporations, groups, and individuals that have been denied export privileges. U.S. persons are generally prohibited from dealing with Denied Persons under the terms of specific denial orders.
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Understanding Denied Persons & Specially Designated Nationals
In a rapidly evolving global landscape, staying informed about the lists of "Denied Persons" and "Specially Designated Nationals" (SDNs) is crucial for organizations across multiple industries. These lists are pivotal in maintaining compliance with U.S. federal regulations and can have significant implications for businesses and legal entities operating both domestically and internationally.
What Are Denied Persons & Specially Designated Nationals?
The "Denied Persons" list is maintained by the Bureau of Industry and Security within the Department of Commerce. It includes foreign governments, corporations, groups, and individuals that have been denied export privileges due to activities that threaten the national security or economic interests of the United States. The legal and compliance departments in import/export businesses, especially in the manufacturing, technology, and aerospace industries, need to adhere strictly to these designations to avoid legal repercussions and maintain operational integrity.
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the Department of the Treasury manages the "Specially Designated Nationals" (SDN) list. This list targets entities such as foreign regimes, terrorists, narcotics traffickers, and other groups that pose threats to national security. Professionals in banking, finance, and international trade must ensure they are not engaging in transactions with these entities, as their assets are blocked, and U.S. persons are prohibited from engaging in deals with them.
Who Needs to Monitor These Lists?
- Legal Departments: To ensure compliance with international trade laws and economic sanctions.
- Compliance Officers: In financial institutions to prevent money laundering and block transactions with restricted parties.
- IT Managers: Responsible for implementing screening measures in enterprise software to flag dealings with identified entities.
- Healthcare Administrators: To confirm that no restricted parties are involved in the procurement of medical supplies or equipment.
- Academic Institutions: Particularly involved in international collaborations that could involve restricted parties.
Why is Monitoring Important?
- Avoid Penalties: Violating trade sanctions can lead to substantial fines and legal actions against a company or institution.
- Strategic Planning: Understand which individuals or entities are involved in sanctions to make informed strategic decisions.
- Funding Opportunities: Navigate potential funding opportunities by ensuring compliance in grant applications.
- Open Comment Periods: Participate in relevant regulatory discussions to influence policies affecting your organization.
Recent Trends and Regulatory Impacts
In recent years, there have been increased enforcement actions and updates to the sanctions and export controls lists in response to global geopolitical shifts. As these lists change rapidly, real-time awareness allows organizations to adjust strategies proactively, avoid compliance pitfalls, and leverage opportunities that align with federal guidelines.
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- Description: The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the Department of the Treasury administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions against targeted foreign countries and regimes, terrorists, international narcotics traffickers, persons engaged in the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and others who present threats to the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the U.S. OFAC publishes a list of those entities and persons designated as "Specially Designated Nationals" (SDN). SDN’s assets are blocked and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from dealing with them. The Bureau of Industry and Security within the Department of Commerce maintains a list of “Denied Persons,” made up of foreign governments, corporations, groups, and individuals that have been denied export privileges. U.S. persons are generally prohibited from dealing with Denied Persons under the terms of specific denial orders.
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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 determinat...
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Notice | Mar 17, 2025 |
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) published the name of one individual and one entity that has been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determ...
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Notice | Mar 11, 2025 |
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the name of one person that has been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that on...
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Notice | Mar 07, 2025 |
The Department of State is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on the Department of Treasury's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List) administered by the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OF...
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Notice | Mar 06, 2025 |
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 determinat...
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Notice | Mar 04, 2025 |
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'...
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Notice | Feb 28, 2025 |
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 determinat...
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Notice | Feb 27, 2025 |
The U.S. Department of State's Office of Economic Sanctions Policy and Implementation (SPI) is publishing the name of one person who has been removed from the List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List) maintained by the Off...
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Notice | Feb 26, 2025 |
The Department of State is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on the Department of Treasury's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List) administered by the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OF...
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Notice | Feb 21, 2025 |
The Department of State is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on the Department of Treasury's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List) administered by the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OF...
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Notice | Feb 21, 2025 |
The Department of State is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on the Department of Treasury's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List) administered by the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OF...
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Notice | Feb 21, 2025 |
The Department of State is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on the Department of Treasury's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List) administered by the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OF...
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Notice | Feb 21, 2025 |
The Department of State is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on the Department of Treasury's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List) administered by the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OF...
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Notice | Feb 21, 2025 |
The Department of State is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on the Department of Treasury's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List) administered by the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OF...
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Notice | Feb 21, 2025 |
The Department of State is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on the Department of Treasury's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List) administered by the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OF...
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Notice | Feb 21, 2025 |
The Department of State is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on the Department of Treasury's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List) administered by the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OF...
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Notice | Feb 21, 2025 |
The Department of State is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on the Department of Treasury's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List) administered by the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OF...
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Notice | Feb 21, 2025 |
The Department of State is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on the Department of Treasury's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List) administered by the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OF...
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Notice | Feb 21, 2025 |
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of two individuals and one entity that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's...
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Notice | Feb 14, 2025 |
Notice | Feb 11, 2025 |