Addition of ``Montenegro'' and ``Serbia'' as Separate Countries in the Export Administration Regulations Based on

Mon, Nov 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to add ``Montenegro'' and ``Serbia'' as separate countries in the EAR and to establish separate export licensing requirements for Montenegro and Serbia. BIS is taking this action to update the EAR to reflect the United States' recognition of Montenegro as a sovereign state by the United States.

Action Affecting Export Privileges; Naji Antoine Abi Khalil and Related Person Tomer Grinberg; In the Matter of: Naji

Mon, Nov 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

A. Denial of Export Privileges of Naji Antoine Abi Khalil

On February 2, 2006, in the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Arkansas, Naji Antoine Abi Khalil (``Khalil'' or ``Respondent'') pleaded guilty to three charges, including one violation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 17011706 (2000)) (``IEEPA''). As to the IEEPA count, Khalil pleaded guilty of unlawfully, willfully, and knowingly attempting to and making and receiving a contribution of funds, goods, and services to, and for the benefit of, Hizballah, a specially designated terrorist, by receiving and attempting to transport night vision goggles, infrared aiming lights and other military nightvision equipment to Hizballah. Khalil was sentenced to 57 months, 60 months, and 60 months for each charge respectively; and the sentences will be served concurrently. In addition, Khalil was fined $100,000.00.

Section 11(h) of the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (currently codified at 50

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Addition of ``Montenegro'' and ``Serbia'' as Separate Countries in the Export Administration Regulations Based on

Action Affecting Export Privileges; Naji Antoine Abi Khalil and Related Person Tomer Grinberg; In the Matter of: Naji