CSS CSS Sanctions Program Types & Target Identification

Question 1

Which type of sanctions program targets an entire country or geographic region rather than specific individuals or entities?

Accepted Answer

Comprehensive sanctions

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List-based sanctions

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Sectoral sanctions

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Secondary sanctions

Question 2

OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List primarily targets which category of persons?

Accepted Answer

Individuals and entities whose assets are blocked under U.S. sanctions programs

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Only foreign governments

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Only financial institutions

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Only companies involved in weapons trade

Question 3

What is the key distinction between primary and secondary sanctions?

Accepted Answer

Primary sanctions apply to U.S. persons; secondary sanctions can penalize non-U.S. persons for dealings with sanctioned parties

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Secondary sanctions are more severe than primary sanctions

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Primary sanctions target governments; secondary sanctions target individuals

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There is no meaningful legal distinction between the two

Question 4

Sectoral sanctions under OFAC's Sectoral Sanctions Identifications (SSI) List differ from SDN designations because they:

Accepted Answer

Impose targeted restrictions on specific sectors rather than blocking all transactions

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Block all assets of listed entities

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Apply only to energy companies

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Are enforced by the Department of Justice, not OFAC

Question 5

A vessel placed on OFAC's SDN List is typically identified by which unique identifier?

Accepted Answer

IMO number

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SWIFT BIC code

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DUNS number

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IATA code

Question 6

Which sanctions program specifically targets narcotics traffickers and was authorized by the Kingpin Act?

Accepted Answer

Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Sanctions program

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Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCO) program

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Counter Narcotics Finance program

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Drug Interdiction Sanctions program