Blocking Property and Additional Measures With Respect to the Bosnian Serb-Controlled Areas of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Blocks Property and Restricts Services to Bosnian Serb Areas
What it does
Federal agencies must block property tied to Bosnian Serb-controlled areas and prohibit services and U.S. vessels from those areas.
Real-world impact
- Blocks assets of Bosnian Serb authorities and businesses within U.S. jurisdiction.
- Prohibits U.S. persons and companies from providing services to those areas.
- Bans U.S.-registered or U.S.-controlled vessels from entering riverine ports.
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Summary
This executive order expands a national emergency to impose economic measures on areas of Bosnia and Herzegovina controlled by Bosnian Serb forces. It blocks all property and interests in the United States tied to those forces, and bans providing services to or using U.S. vessels in their river ports.
It affects individuals, businesses, and U.S. persons doing business with those areas and empowers the Treasury to issue rules, suspend licenses, and enforce the prohibitions.
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