State Dept Announces Briefing on UN Export Control Resolution
The State Department has issued a fact sheet announcing a briefing on September 12, 2011 with the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 (UNSCR 1540) Committee on how the U.S. Government implements its obligations under UNSCR 1540, which requires member nations to establish effective export control systems.
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Res 1540 Requires UN Nations to Enforce Controls Against WMD Proliferators
The UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1540 in 2004, which establishes binding obligations on all UN member states to refrain from providing any form of support to non-member state actors seeking WMD or related materials; to adopt and enforce effective laws that prohibit non-state actors from any involvement with the proliferation of WMD; and to take effective measures to prevent WMD proliferation, including security measures, border controls, and law enforcement efforts to prevent illicit trafficking in WMD, their means of delivery, and related materials.
Committee to be Briefed on U.S. Implementation of Res 1540 , Including Export/Border Controls, Etc.
During the September 12 visit, the Committee and its Group of Experts will be briefed on U.S. efforts to implement the Resolution, including: U.S. laws and regulations related to prohibiting the illicit transfer of weapons of mass destruction (WMD)-related materials; enforcement of these laws and regulations; and measures to prevent proliferation, including export controls, security and financial measures, border controls, and other measures. They will also visit facilities to gain a better understanding of U.S. implementation activities.
(See ITT's Online Archives or 07/21/11 news, 11072105, for BP summary of BIS' discussion its export control reform plans at the Update 2011 conference, including plans for implementation of UNSCR 1540.)
(Fact sheet dated 07/18/11)
UN Security Council Resolution 1540 is available here.