State Amends ITAR for UN Resolution on Libya Arms Embargo
The State Department has issued a final rule, effective November 4, 2011, that amends the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to reflect modifications to the United Nations Security Council arms embargo of Libya adopted in September 2011.
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Resolution Allows for Sale of Small Arms, Material to Libya for UN Personnel, Etc
On September 16, 2011, the UN Security Council adopted resolution 2009, which adds to the existing exceptions to the arms embargo, the supply, sale, or transfer to Libya of arms and related materiel, including technical assistance, intended solely for security or disarmament assistance to the Libyan authorities, and small arms, light weapons, and related materiel for the sole use of UN personnel, representatives of the media, and humanitarian and development workers and associated personnel.
ITAR Amended to Allow Licenses on Case-by-Case Basis for Such Exports
Accordingly, the ITAR will continue to state that it is the policy of the U.S. to deny licenses or other approvals for exports or imports of defense articles and defense services destined for or originating in Libya, but will add language stating that a license or other approval may be issued, on a case-by-case basis, for the exports described above.
(See ITT’s Online Archives 11100202 and 11092021 for summaries of the Office of Foreign Assets Control issuing General License (GL) No. 8A, GL No. 7A and GL No. 8 easing certain Libya Sanctions.)
State Dept contact - Charles Shotwell (202) 663--2792
(FR Pub 11/04/11, Public Notice 7675)