NEW : U.S. officials reach out to Libya ` ` where appropriate , '' Treasury Department official said . The U.S. government is imposing sanctions against Libya and has suspended embassy operations . U.S.-chartered ferry with around 300 people completes trip from Libya to Egypt . ` The U.S. Treasury Department advises banks to avoid unusual Libyan financial transactions .
NEW : U.S. officials reach out to Libya ` ` where appropriate , '' Treasury Department official said . The U.S. government is imposing sanctions against Libya and has suspended embassy operations . U.S.-chartered ferry with around 300 people completes trip from Libya to Egypt . The U.S. Treasury Department advises banks to avoid unusual Libyan financial transactions .