On January 27, 2016, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published in the Federal Register a final rule [Docket No. 151208999-5999-01] that amends the exceptions to the general policy of denial in the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) for exports and reexports to Cuba by identifying additional types of exports and reexports that are subject to a general policy of approval: items for safety of civil aviation and safe operation of commercial aircraft engaged in…
On December 21, 2015, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) updated its Frequently Asked Questions (#57-61) with regard to the provision of Cuba-related insurance.
On October 30, 2015, the Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense (DoD) published in the Federal Register a final rule [DFARS 2015–D032] amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to remove Cuba from the definition of “state sponsor of terrorism” in two DFARS clauses. This rule implements the Department of Department of State Public Notice: 9162, Rescission of Determination Regarding Cuba. The rule is effective October 30, 2015.
On May 29, 2015, the Department of state announced that the 45-day Congressional pre-notification period has expired, and the Secretary of State has made the final decision to rescind Cuba’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, effective May 29, 2015. State said that the rescission of Cuba’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism reflects its assessment that Cuba meets the statutory criteria for rescission. While the United States has significant concerns and disagreements…
On May 5, 2015, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued Guidance Related to Travel Between the United States and Cuba pertaining to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR).The Guidance: • Lists the categories of individuals that may be transported between the United States and Cuba by a person that qualifies for the general license to provide carrier services via aircraft or that has received a specific license to provide carrier…
In accordance with the policy changes announced by the President on December 17, 2014, to further engage and empower the Cuban people, § 515.582 of the Department of the Treasury’s Cuban Assets Control Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 515 (CACR) authorizes the importation into the United States of certain goods and services produced by independent Cuban entrepreneurs as determined by the State Department as set forth on the § 515.582 List. On April 23, 2015,…