BIS Asks for Comments on Licensing Regime for US Ag Exports to Cuba

The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security is asking for public comments on the Export Administration Regulations licensing procedures for U.S. agricultural exports to Cuba. BIS says it intends to incorporate the commentary into its biennial report on the licensing system, which will analyze fiscal years 2013-14. The Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000 allows U.S. export of agricultural commodities, medicine and medical devices to Cuba and other state sponsors of international terrorism, as defined by the law, but only permit one-year licenses (here). BIS is asking for comments on the effectiveness of the licensing procedures. Stakeholders must submit comments by Oct. 6 via www.regulations.gov, docket number BIS--2014-0034.