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 118 STAT. 4018 PUBLIC LAW 108–497—DEC. 23, 2004 ‘‘SEC. 8. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. ‘‘(a) REPORT ON COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY.—Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of the Comprehensive Peace in Sudan Act of 2004, and annually thereafter until the completion of the interim period outlined in the Machakos Protocol of 2002, the Secretary of State, in consultation with relevant United States Government departments and agencies, shall submit to the appro- priate congressional committees a report regarding commercial activity in Sudan that includes— ‘‘(1) a description of the sources and current status of Sudan’s financing and construction of infrastructure and pipe- lines for oil exploitation, the effects of such financing and construction on the inhabitants of the regions in which the oil fields are located and the ability of the Government of Sudan to finance the war in Sudan with the proceeds of the oil exploitation; ‘‘(2) a description of the extent to which that financing was secured in the United States or with the involvement of United States citizens; and ‘‘(3) a description of the relationships between Sudan’s arms industry and major foreign business enterprises and their subsidiaries, including government-controlled entities. ‘‘(b) REPORT ON THE CONFLICT IN SUDAN, INCLUDING THE DARFUR REGION.—Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of the Comprehensive Peace in Sudan Act of 2004, and annually thereafter until the completion of the interim period out- lined in the Machakos Protocol of 2002, the Secretary of State shall prepare and submit to the appropriate congressional commit- tees a report regarding the conflict in Sudan, including the conflict in the Darfur region. Such report shall include— ‘‘(1) the best estimates of the extent of aerial bombardment of civilian centers in Sudan by the Government of Sudan, including targets, frequency, and best estimates of damage; and ‘‘(2) a description of the extent to which humanitarian relief in Sudan has been obstructed or manipulated by the Government of Sudan or other forces, and a contingency plan to distribute assistance should the Government of Sudan con- tinue to obstruct or delay the international humanitarian response to the crisis in Darfur. ‘‘(c) DISCLOSURE TO THE PUBLIC.—The Secretary of State shall publish or otherwise make available to the public each unclassified report, or portion of a report that is unclassified, submitted under subsection (a) or (b).’’. SEC. 6. SANCTIONS IN SUPPORT OF PEACE IN DARFUR. (a) SANCTIONS.—Beginning on the date that is 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the President shall, notwith- standing paragraph (1) of section 6(b) of the Sudan Peace Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 note), implement the measures set forth in subpara- graphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (2) of such section. (b) BLOCKING OF ASSETS.—Beginning on the date that is 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the President shall, consistent with the authorities granted in the International Emer- gency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), block the assets of appropriate senior officials of the Government of Sudan. Effective date. Effective date. President. 50 USC 1701 note. VerDate 11-MAY-2000 13:54 Nov 10, 2005 Jkt 029194 PO 00000 Frm 00552 Fmt 6580 Sfmt 6581 C:\STATUTES\2004\29194PT4.001 APPS10 PsN: 29194PT4

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