; or (2) has engaged in a consistent pattern of gross violations of internationally recognized human rights for purposes of section 116(a) or 502B(a)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2151n(a) and 2304(a)(2)) or any other relevant provision of law. (d) Further restrictions (1) Prohibition on support of sanctioned persons Deal teams may not carry out activities prohibited under United States sanctions laws or regulations, including dealings with persons on the list of specially designated persons and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury, except to the extent otherwise authorized by the Secretary of the Treasury or the Secretary of State. (2) Prohibition on support of activities subject to sanctions Any person receiving support from a deal team must be in compliance with all United States sanctions laws and regulations as a condition for receiving such assistance. (e) Chief of Mission authority and accountability The chief of mission is the designated leader of a deal team in a given partner country, and shall be held accountable for the performance and effectiveness of United States deal teams in that country. (f) Annual guidance cable Not later than January 31 each year, the Secretary of State shall send an All Diplomatic and Consular Posts (ALDAC) guidance cable on the role of deal teams that includes relevant and up-to-date information to enhance the effectiveness of deal teams in-country. (g) Additional guidance cables The requirement of an annual ALDAC shall not be construed to preclude the Secretary of State from sending other communications to overseas posts regarding deal teams. (h) Certification Not later than February 10 of each year, the Secretary of State shall certify to Congress that the cable required under subsection (f) was transmitted as an All Diplomatic and Consular Posts (ALDAC) cable, and shall provide a brief summary of the cable, including any major updates or changes compared with the prior annual guidance