Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/09/09/E9-21633/action-affecting-export-privileges-andrew-ward-freyer
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Federal Register :: Action Affecting Export Privileges; Andrew Ward Freyer
74 FR 46415
E9-21633
https://www.federalregister.gov/d/E9-21633 https://www.federalregister.gov/d/E9-21633
In the Matter of: Andrew Ward Freyer, 54325 Oak Hill, La Quinta, CA 92253.
On December 17, 2007, in the U.S. District Court of Central District of California, Freyer was convicted of five counts of violating the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706 (2000) (“IEEPA”) and one count of conspiracy (18 U.S.C. 371 (2000)), involving exporting, reexporting, selling and supplying valves from the United States to Iran, through Australia without first Start Printed Page 46416obtaining the required authorization from the U.S. Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Controls. Freyer was sentenced to be imprisoned for 17 months and upon release from imprisonment be placed on probation for 2 years. In addition Freyer was fined $10,000.00. He was released from prison on April 21, 2009.
Section 766.25 of the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR” or “Regulations”) [1] provides, in pertinent part, that “[t]he Director of the Office of Exporter Services, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Export Enforcement, may deny the export privileges of any person who has been convicted of a violation of the [Export Administration Act (“EAA”)], the EAR, or any order, license or authorization issued thereunder; any regulation, license, or order issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706); 18 U.S.C. 793, 794 or 798; section 4(b) of the Internal Security Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 783(b)), or section 38 of the Arms Export control Act (22 U.S.C. 2778).” 15 CFR 766.25(a); see also Section 11(h) of the EAA, 50 U.S.C. app. § 24 10(h). The denial of export privileges under this provision may be for a period of up to 10 years from the date of the conviction. 15 CFR 766.25(d); see also 50 U.S.C. app. § 24 10(h). In addition, Section 750.8 of the Regulations states that the Bureau of Industry and Security's Office of Exporter Services may revoke any Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) licenses previously issued in which the person had an interest in at the time of his conviction.
I have received notice of Freyer's conviction for violating the IEEPA, and have provided notice and an opportunity for Freyer to make a written submission to BIS, as provided in Section 766.25 of the Regulations. I have received a submission from Freyer. Based upon my review and consideration of that submission, my consultations with BIS's Office of Export Enforcement, including its Director, and the facts available to BIS, I have decided to deny Freyer's export privileges under the Regulations for a period often years from the date of Freyer's conviction.
I. Until December 17, 2017, Andrew Ward Freyer with an address at: 54325 Oak I-Jill, La Quinta, CA, 92253, and when acting for or on behalf of Freyer, his representatives, assigns, agents, or employees, (collectively referred to hereinafter as the “Denied Person”) may not, directly or indirectly, participate in any way in any transaction involving any commodity, software or technology (hereinafter collectively referred to as “item”) exported or to be exported from the United States that is subject to the Regulations, or in any other activity subject to the Regulations, including, but not limited to:
III. After notice and opportunity for comment as provided in Section 766.23 of the Regulations, any other person, firm, corporation, or business organization related to Andrew Freyer by affiliation, ownership, control, or position of responsibility in the conduct of trade or related services may also be made subject to the provisions of this Order if necessary to prevent evasion of the Order.
V. This Order is effective immediately and shall remain in effect until December 17, 2017.
VI. In accordance with Part 756 of the Regulations, Freyer may file an appeal of this Order with the Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security. The appeal must be filed within 45 days from the date of this Order and must comply with the provisions of Part 756 of the Regulations.
VII. A copy of this Order shall be delivered to Freyer. This Order shall be published in the Federal Register.
Issued this 1st day of September 2009.
1. The Regulations are currently codified in the Code of Federal Regulations at 15 CFR parts 730-774 (2009), The Regulations are issued pursuant to the Export Administration Act (“EAA”), which is currently codified at 50 U.S.C. app. § 2401-2420 (2000). Since August 21, 2001, the EAA has been in lapse and the President, through Executive Order 13222 of August 17, 2001 (3 CFR, 2001 Comp. 783 (2002)), which has been extended by successive Presidential Notices, the most recent being that of August 13, 2009 (74 FR 41,325 (August 14, 2009)), has continued the Regulations in effect under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706 (2000)).
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