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Update 2008September 29 - October 1, 2008Washington, D.C. |
Plenary Sessions:
Senior Interagency Panel - September 30
"Globalization, National Security, and Technology Leadership"
The U.S. export control system is designed to enhance U.S. national security, as well as facilitate U.S. strategic technology leadership. Globalization is rapidly changing the world in terms of the economic, social, technological and political issues that impact our export control perspectives. As the global trade landscape evolves, it is crucial that government focus export control policies in a manner consistent with these changes. In today's world, the United States faces unprecedented security and economic challenges. The Dual-Use Export Control Initiative signed by the President on January 22, 2008 laid out specific initiatives to ensure that dual-use export control policies and practices will meet those challenges by supporting U.S. national security and promoting U.S. economic and technology leadership. In this panel, interagency representatives will discuss their agency's objectives for addressing current globalization, national security and technology leadership issues.
Approaches to Compliance - October 1
Representatives of the BIS's Offices of Exporter Services, Export Enforcement and Technology Evaluation, the Census Bureau's Foreign Trade Division, the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control, and the State Department's, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls will discuss approaches and recommendations that exporters can use to improve export control compliance within their companies, as well as steps that BIS is taking to strengthen its ability to verify compliance.
Export Enforcement Keynote and Plenary - October 1
Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement Darryl Jackson will highlight important enforcement activities in FY 2008 and provide an outlook at future initiatives. A panel of Export Enforcement management will discuss significant cases, increased penalties, mitigating factors, and voluntary disclosures.
Breakout Sessions:
Tuesday, September 30 and Wednesday, October 1 (See agenda for times.)
Anatomy of an Investigation
Representatives of the Office of Export Enforcement will present a case study where an agent takes the audience through a criminal investigation from A-Z.
Automated Export System (AES Direct)
On June 2, 2008, the Census Bureau published its rule requiring mandatory filing of export data through the Automated Export System (AES). The rule takes effect on September 30, 2008. Census Bureau representatives will explain provisions of this final rule including two key issues - - Confidentiality of data and Option 4, post departure filing.
EAR Notices of Inquiry
From time to time BIS publishes Notices of Inquiry in the Federal Register to elicit comments regarding recommendations or actions under consideration. On May 19, 2008 BIS published a notice of inquiry regarding recommendations made by the Deemed Export Advisory Committee seeking comments on the deemed export licensing policy. BIS also has published notice of inquiries regarding export controls for crime control items and the systematic review of the Commerce Control List.
Embargoes and Sanctions
Specialists from BIS, the Department of State, Office of Terrorism, Finance and Economic Sanctions Policy, and the Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control will provide insight into embargo policies under the EAR, the foreign policy view of U.S. economic sanctions, and economic sanctions under the Foreign Assets Control Regulations. Of particular interest will be policies toward Cuba, Syria and North Korea.
End-User Review Committee
The End-User Review Committee (ERC) is a BIS-chaired interagency committee that oversees modifications to the Entity List. The ERC's administration of revisions to the Entity List is accomplished through the mechanism of an annual review coupled with modifications on an as-needed basis. This session will discuss the evolution of the Validated End-User Program as well as the potential changes to the Entity List resulting from the addition of the new criteria for inclusion proposed in June 2007.
Global Export Controls
Foreign Government Representatives from Australia, Canada and Germany will present information on their countries' export control regulations, policies, and practices.
Interagency Licensing Perspectives
The Departments of Defense, Energy and State review and make recommendations on export license applications submitted to BIS. Representatives of these agencies will present their Department's perspectives on the issues that raise concerns in transactions and their licensing recommendation objectives.
New Initiatives in Export Control Policy
On January 22, 2008 the President announced a series of steps that the Administration will take to ensure that export control policies and practices support national security while facilitating U.S. economic and technological leadership. This briefing will shed light on the steps intended to sustain economic competitiveness and improve transparency for U.S. exporters, identify emerging technologies, develop principals of effective controls and systematically review the control list.
State Department Export Licensing
Representatives of the State Department's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls will discuss export licensing requirements under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
Strategic Industries and Economic Security
This session will provide an overview of how BIS's administration of the Defense Priorities and Allocations System plays an important role in supporting the deployment of U.S. and allied forces in Iraq and Afghanistan and in meeting critical national defense and homeland security requirements. In addition, a BIS speaker and an International Trade Administration speaker will discuss how the Department works with the Departments of Defense and State to advocate for U.S. firms competing to international defense procurements.
Technology Transfers
The transfer of technology is increasingly prevalent in all aspects of international commerce. BIS representatives will discuss regulatory issues raised by globalization of industry operations and electronic commerce, steps being taken to address these issues, and enforcement considerations. Representatives from the Departments of Defense and State will discuss the national security and foreign policy issues raised by technology exports from their agencies' perspectives.
Special Sessions and Activities:
Monday, September 29
Update Exhibit Hall
The Exhibit Hall will be available on Monday, September 29 from 9:00am to 7:00pm to provide ample opportunity to speak with industry and government service providers. Please note that industry exhibitors will be available only on Monday. On that day join us for a light lunch and evening reception and raffle in the Exhibit Hall. The government exhibitors will be available on Tuesday and Wednesday in the Bridge Rooms on the Constitution Level (See agenda for times.).
The exhibit area will be located on the Constitution level in the Ballroom.
BIS On Call
BIS personnel will be available in the Exhibit Hall to meet with you. Licensing and enforcement offices will be represented, as well as the Export Management and Compliance Division to provide guidance on the development of an Export Management and Compliance Program. BIS On Call will be will be available on Tuesday and Wednesday in the Bridge Rooms on the Constitution Level. (See agenda for times)
Mini Sessions
These mini sessions are short introductory sessions designed to provide a basic overview about BIS, the Export Administration Regulations, the Commerce Control List, General Prohibitions, License Exceptions and Reexports. Those attendees who are new to the Update Conference and those seeking a quick refresher may want to attend one or more these sessions. (See agenda for times)
This is BIS: An introduction to the Bureau of Industry and Security, including its authority, mission, organization, role in the administration of export controls, and ways BIS interacts with the public.
A Walk Through the EAR: An introduction to the Export Administration Regulations, describing the various sections of the EAR and providing a general understanding of how the EAR is set up to help determine your export control obligations.
Understanding the Commerce Control List: An introduction to the structure of the Commerce Control List, including understanding the Export Control Classification Number, categories, groups, and reasons for control.
General Prohibitions: A basic explanation of the ten General Prohibitions found in Part 736 of the Export Administration Regulations that govern all exports and activities under the jurisdiction of the Commerce Department.
Commonly Used License Exceptions: An overview of the use of license exceptions and an overview of certain license exceptions such as LVS, GBS, CIV, TMP, RPL, TSU, and TSR that are applicable to many transactions.
Basic Reexport Regulations: A basic introduction to Part 736 of the Export Administration Regulations dealing with the de minimis rule and foreign produced direct products of U.S. technology.
Monday, September 29 - Wednesday, October 1
Internet Café and Meeting Space
An internet café will be open to provide internet access and a place to gather for one-on-one meetings or consult with colleagues. Government exhibitors will be located here on Tuesday and Wednesday of the conference. (See agenda for times)
BIS Online Services
Learn about online services and information provided through the BIS Web Site. The Staff of BIS' Office of the Chief Information Officer will provide on-site help and training for the SNAP-R on-line application system as well as user group sign-up. You also will be able to access the BIS Online Training Room where you can access a series of introductory training modules and past BIS Webinars such as Reexport Controls, SNAP-R and Intermediate Deemed Exports. (See agenda for times)
Wednesday, October 1
Breakfast Roundtable Discussions 7:30am-9:55am
BIS staff and other U.S. Government officials will be available for you to meet during breakfast on the morning of October 1 in the Independence Ballroom. There will be three 45 minute sessions: 7:30am-8:15am, 8:20am-9:05am, and 9:10am-9:55am. You may take part in all sessions, but to provide ample opportunity to network, you will be required to select a different table for each session. There will be program material to identify the topic of discussion and facilitator for each table. The tables will be numbered. This event is first come, first served.
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