Russia General License 13Q and Venezuela General License Translations
Summary
OFAC issued Russia General License 13Q authorizing certain administrative transactions prohibited by Directive 4 under Executive Order 14024, and amended FAQs 999 and 1118. OFAC also published Spanish translations of five Venezuela General Licenses (46B, 47, 48A, 49A, 50A) and 19 associated FAQs covering oil sector operations, diluent sales, and petrochemical products. The translations are informational only and do not alter the English-language terms.
What changed
OFAC issued General License 13Q authorizing certain administrative transactions prohibited by Directive 4 under Executive Order 14024, and amended Russia-related FAQs 999 and 1118. The agency also published Spanish translations of five Venezuela General Licenses authorizing oil sector operations, diluent sales, and petrochemical product transactions.\n\nEnergy companies, importers/exporters, and entities with Venezuela oil and gas operations should review the updated guidance to ensure continued compliance. The Spanish translations are informational only and do not modify the English-language license terms. All persons engaging in transactions under these general licenses must comply with all applicable OFAC regulations.
What to do next
- Review Russia General License 13Q for transactions involving Directive 4 under E.O. 14024
- Consult updated FAQs 999 and 1118 for Russia sanctions compliance
- Verify Spanish translations of Venezuela General Licenses 46B, 47, 48A, 49A, 50A for covered activities
Penalties
Civil penalties for sanctions violations can reach $1,000,000 per violation or twice the amount of the transaction, whichever is greater. Willful violations may result in criminal penalties including up to 20 years imprisonment.
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Issuance of Amended Russia-related General License and Frequently Asked Questions; Publication of Spanish Translations of Venezuela-related General Licenses and Frequently Asked Questions
04/08/2026 The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Russia-related General License 13Q, "Authorizing Certain Administrative Transactions Prohibited by Directive 4 under Executive Order 14024."
Additionally, OFAC is amending two Russia-related Frequently Asked Questions, FAQs 999 and 1118.
Lastly, OFAC has published Spanish translations of Venezuela General License 46B, "Authorizing Certain Activities Involving Venezuelan-Origin Oil or Petrochemical Products;" Venezuela General License 47, "Authorizing the Sale of U.S.-Origin Diluents to Venezuela;" Venezuela General License 48A, "Authorizing the Supply of Certain Items and Services to Venezuela;" Venezuela General License 49A, "Authorizing Negotiations of and Entry Into Contingent Contracts for Certain Investment in Venezuela;" and Venezuela General License 50A, "Authorizing Transactions Related to Oil or Gas Sector Operations in Venezuela of Certain Entities." The translations of these General Licenses are available at this link, and the translations of 19 associated Frequently Asked Questions are available at this link. Note: These Spanish translations are for informational purposes only.
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