22 USC 8753 - Expedited consideration of requests for authorization of certain human rights-, humanitarian-, and democracy-related activities with respect to Iran

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 8753.

Expedited consideration of requests for authorization of certain human rights-, humanitarian-, and democracy-related activities with respect to Iran

(a)

Requirement

The Office of Foreign Assets Control, in consultation with the Department of State, shall establish an expedited process for the consideration of complete requests for authorization to engage in human rights-, humanitarian-, or democracy-related activities relating to Iran that are submitted by—

(1)

entities receiving funds from the Department of State to engage in the proposed activity;

(2)

the Broadcasting Board of Governors; and

(3)

other appropriate agencies of the United States Government.

(b)

Procedures

(c)

Foreign policy review

(d)

License determinations

License determinations for complete requests for authorization under subsection (a) shall be made not later than 90 days after receipt by the Office of Foreign Assets Control, with the following exceptions:

(1)

Any requests involving the exportation or reexportation to Iran of goods, technology, or software listed on the Commerce Control List maintained pursuant to part 774 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, shall be processed in a manner consistent with the Iran-Iraq Arms Non-Proliferation Act of 1992 (title XVI of Public Law 102–484) and other applicable provisions of law.

(2)

Any other requests presenting unusual or extraordinary circumstances.

(e)

Regulations

(Pub. L. 112–158, title IV, § 413, Aug. 10, 2012, 126 Stat. 1256.)

cite as: 22 USC 8753