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White House – reduction in petroleum purchases from Iran

President Obama issued a memorandum determining that there is sufficient supply of petroleum and petroleum products from countries other than Iran to permit a significant reduction in the volume of petroleum and petroleum products purchased from Iran by or through foreign financial institutions. This action is further explained in a press release. (3/30/12). Note: One of the impacts of this announcement is that any company, financial institution, or foreign government that does business with the Central Bank of Iran or other designated Iranian financial institution may be subject to US sanctions. There are limited exceptions, but any entity now doing business in both the US and Iran must tread carefully to avoid inadvertent violation of US law.

DOE – offshore wind energy in the Great Lakes

The Department of Energy (DOE) issued a news release stating that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed with the governors of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, and Pennsylvania to streamline the efficient and responsible development of offshore wind energy resources in the Great Lakes. (3/30/12).

Wider Caribbean Region – MARPOL Annex V special area

The US Coast Guard promulgated a rule amending its list of special areas in effect under Annex V of the MARPOL Convention to include the Wider Caribbean Region. This amendment comes into effect immediately. 77 Fed. Reg. 19537 (April 2, 2012). Fonte: Dennis Bryant.