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Publication of Venezuela Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 46, 46A, and 46B
Published by Federal Register on May 7, 2026.
Text of general licenses 46 through 46B
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… FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OFAC: Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs, 202-622-4855; or <a href="https://ofac.treasury.gov/contact-ofac">https://ofac.treasury.gov/contact-ofac</a>. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Electronic Availability This document and additional information concerning OFAC are available on OFAC's website: <a href="https://ofac.treasury.gov/">https://ofac.treasury.gov/</a>. Background On January 29, 2026, OFAC issued GL 46 to authorize certain transactions otherwise prohibited by the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations (VSR), 31 CFR part 591. On February 10, 2026, OFAC issued GL 46A, which replaced and superseded GL 46. On March 13, 2026, OFAC issued GL 46B, which replaced and superseded GL 46A. These GLs were made available on OFAC's website (<a href="https://ofac.treasury.gov">https://ofac.treasury.gov</a>) when they …
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Timeline entries this record anchors: General License 46 opens the trade to U.S. firms.