Updates to OFAC Sanctions Lists Announced by Treasury Department
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released a notice concerning recent updates made to the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions lists. This announcement was published on September 14, 2026, in Volume 91 Issue 176 of the Federal Register.
The Office of Foreign Assets Control, also known as OFAC, is responsible for enforcing economic and trade sanctions based on U.S. foreign policy and national security goals. These sanctions lists are important tools used by the U.S. government to manage and restrict dealings with specified persons, organizations, and countries.
On September 9, 2026, OFAC made updates to the identifying information of entries that are included on their sanctions lists. The changes were primarily made to improve data standardization and ensure consistency. Additionally, some corrections were made to records that previously had minor errors.
For individuals or entities seeking specific details about these updates, OFAC has provided the relevant information on their website. This includes the updated names and the applicable sanctions authorities. The updates and additional information can be found online at https://ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actions/20260909.
For further inquiries, OFAC offers contact options. Individuals can reach the Associate Director for the Office of Sanctions Support and Operations at 202-622-6943. For questions concerning global targeting, the Associate Director is available at 202-622-2420. Online contact is also possible at https://ofac.treasury.gov/contact-ofac.
The electronic availability of OFAC sanctions lists and additional information about sanctions programs is intended to provide transparent and accessible resources for the public and those affected by these updates.
Bradley T. Smith, the Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control, has authorized the publication of these actions in accordance with 31 CFR chapter V. The Federal Register document number for these updates is 2026-18678.
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