U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control to Amend Rough Diamonds Control Regulations

Summary

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is updating the Rough Diamonds Control Regulations to improve clarity on reporting requirements, Kimberley Process Certificate issuance, and technical changes to the penalties section.

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