GL-E

Summary

This license authorizes NGOs to export or reexport services to or related to Iran in support of not-for-profit activities designed to directly benefit the Iranian people. Covered activities include humanitarian projects meeting basic human needs, non-commercial reconstruction after natural disasters, environmental and wildlife conservation, and human rights and democracy building projects. Fund transfers by a single NGO are capped at USD $500,000 in aggregate over any 12-month period, and quarterly reporting to both OFAC and the State Department is required.

Authorized activities

• Humanitarian projects to meet basic human needs in Iran (donated health-related services, orphanages, natural disaster relief, food/clothing/medicine distribution, donated training)
• Non-commercial reconstruction projects in response to natural disasters in Iran for up to two years following the disaster
• Environmental and wildlife conservation projects in Iran involving endangered species of fauna and flora and their supporting habitats
• Human rights and democracy building projects in Iran (conference sponsorship/attendance/training, freedom of expression efforts, public advocacy, polling, surveys)

Conditions

Fund transfers by a single NGO may not exceed USD $500,000 in the aggregate over a 12-month period. The license does not authorize: services to persons whose property is blocked under any part of 31 C.F.R. chapter V other than part 560; activities furthering Iranian military or industrial infrastructure or potential, or in connection with the Iranian energy, automobile, shipping, and shipbuilding sectors; or transactions by U.S.-owned or -controlled foreign entities that would be prohibited by any other part of chapter V if engaged in by a U.S. person or in the United States.

Reporting requirement

NGOs engaging in conduct under this license must submit quarterly reports to both the OFAC Licensing Division (U.S. Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20220) and the Office of Sanctions Policy and Implementation (U.S. Department of State, 2201 C Street, NW, Washington, DC 20520). Reports must include a detailed description of services exported or reexported to Iran, any Iranian NGOs, Government of Iran entities, Iranian financial institutions, or other Iranian persons involved, dollar amounts of any transfers to Iran, and the beneficiaries of those transfers.