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BIS Posts Comments Received on Its Retrospective Regulatory Review

The Bureau of Industry and Security has posted the comments it received from its notice of inquiry requesting public comments on its retrospective regulatory review of portions of its' existing and proposed Export Administration, Chemical Weapons Convention, Additional Protocol, and National Security Industrial Base regulations and rules, pursuant to Executive Order 13563. BIS’ Export Control Reform Initiative was not part of this inquiry. BIS received 22 comments, mostly from private companies, but comments were also received from trade associations such as the Semiconductor Industry Association, Institute of Makers of Explosives, etc.

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BIS officials have previously noted that they do not expect BIS to issue a final rule as a result of its retrospective review. Instead, BIS officials expect that regulatory changes resulting from comments received would likely be included in BIS’ next rulemaking or notice regarding a specific topic.

(See ITT's Online Archives 11080505 for summary of BIS seeking comments for this retrospective regulatory review.

See ITT's Online Archives 11011915 for summary of EO 13563, which requires Federal agencies to design cost-effective, evidence-based regulations that are compatible with economic growth, job creation, and competitiveness.)