The Defense Department has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for approval an interim final rule to add a representation regarding the export of sensitive technology to Iran and a waiver provision to further implement section 106 of CISADA.
The Defense Department has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget a final rule to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement sections 102 and 106 of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010. Section 102 requires certification that each offeror, and any person owned or controlled by the offeror, does not engage in any activity for which sanctions may be imposed under section 5 of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 (the Iran Sanctions Act). Section 106 imposes a procurement prohibition relating to contracts with persons that export certain sensitive technology to Iran.
The Bureau of Industry and Security announces that the Materials Technical Advisory Committee will hold a partially open meeting on May 12, 2011. The agenda for the open session includes a report of the Composite Working Group (CWG) and Export Control Classification Number Review Subgroup and an update on regime-based activities.
The Bureau of Industry and Security announces that the Materials Processing Equipment Technical Advisory Committee will hold a partially open meeting on May 3, 2011. The agenda for the open session includes discussion on proposals from the last and for the next Wassenaar meeting; and a report on proposed changes to the Export Administration Regulations.
The Bureau of Industry and Security announces that the Transportation and Related Equipment Technical Advisory Committee will hold a partially open meeting on May 5, 2011. The agenda for the open session includes a review status on Working Groups and proposals from the public regarding transportation and related equipment or technology.
The Bureau of Industry and Security announces that the Sensors and Instrumentation Processing Equipment Technical Advisory Committee will hold a partially open meeting on May 3, 2011. The agenda for the open session includes industry presentations on sensors and instrumentation equipment and technology.
The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls has announced the following entity name changes for new DDTC license applications. New license applications received after the listed deadline will be considered for return without action for correction to the new name (notices hyperlinked):
At the recent National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) Annual Conference, a Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) official discussed BIS’ compliance measurement of “no license required” (NLR) shipments, its updated list of “best practices” to prevent diversion of dual use exports, and the potential for Automated Export System (AES) changes based on that updated list.
The State Department has issued a proposed rule to amend the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to revise its coverage of defense services to exclude activities using public domain data and to make other changes with respect to the definition of such services. DOS is also proposing to add related definitions on maintenance levels.
Export.gov has announced a series of domestic and international trade shows that are scheduled for 2011-2012.