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Democratic Republic of the Congo Sanctions

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What related guidance does OFAC have on these sanctions?
 
Sanctions Brochures
    Overview of Sanctions
    Overview of Sanctions (text)
 
Frequently Asked Questions
    OFAC Frequently Asked Questions
 
Forms
    Application for the Release of Blocked Funds
 
General Licenses
    None
 
Interpretative Guidance
    Index of Interpretative Guidance
 
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

What laws, rules and regulations provide the legal framework for the sanctions?
 
Executive Orders
   
13413 Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Effective Date - October 30, 2006)
 
Statutes
    International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701-1706
    National Emergencies Act (NEA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1601-1651
    Section 5 of the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 (UNPA), 22 U.S.C. § 287c
 
Code of Federal Regulations
    31 CFR Part 547 - Democratic Republic of the Congo Sanctions Regulations
 
Federal Register Notices
    74 FR 25439-09 - New regulations to implement Executive Order 13413
 
United Nations Security Council Resolutions
    1698 (31 July 2006)
    1649 (21 December 2005)
    1596 (18 April 2005)
Last Updated: 12/5/2012 1:33 PM