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  • 2024-30821 — Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 105687
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added several individuals from Uzbekistan to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. These individuals have been identified as being involved in serious human rights abuses. As a result, all their properties and interests in property within U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and U.S. citizens are generally barred from conducting transactions with them. The publication of this information ensures compliance and raises awareness about these sanctions.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Treasury Department has decided that some people from Uzbekistan did bad things, so they can't use their money or things in the U.S., and people in the U.S. can't do business with them.

  • 2024-30698 — Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES); Twentieth Regular Meeting: Taxa Being Considered for Amendments to the CITES Appendices and Proposed Resolutions, Decisions, and Agenda Items Being Considered; Observer Information
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 105074
    Reading Time:about 79 minutes

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced preparations for the 20th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), set for November 2025 in Uzbekistan. They plan to propose amendments to the CITES Appendices, which list species needing protection, and are considering resolutions and agenda items based on public feedback. The notice invites public comments on potential proposals and explains how organizations can participate as observers. The Service is also considering various animal and plant species for protection, with a focus on ensuring trade practices do not threaten their survival.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is planning a big meeting about protecting animals and plants, where they will talk about which species need extra protection to keep them from disappearing. They're asking people for ideas, but it's a bit tricky because some of the details are hard to understand.

  • 2025-03623 — List of Participating Countries and Entities in the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, Known as “Participants” for the Purposes of the Clean Diamond Trade Act of 2003
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11454
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Department of State has updated the list of countries and regions eligible to trade rough diamonds with the United States under the Clean Diamond Trade Act. This update, effective as of March 6, 2025, includes the addition of Uzbekistan as a new participant in the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme. The list specifies the importing and exporting authorities for each participating country or region, which are responsible for overseeing diamond trade compliance. This change ensures that all trade occurs with countries that comply with the diamond trade standards designed to prevent conflict diamonds from entering the market.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government has updated the list of countries that can trade diamonds with America to include Uzbekistan, making sure everyone follows the rules to keep bad diamonds, like those that help pay for wars, out of the market.