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12/12/07
72 FR 70509

Revisions to License Exceptions TMP and BAG: Expansion of Eligible Items WordPerfect || PDF || ASCII || Format

This final rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to expand the availability of License Exceptions Temporary Imports, Exports, and Reexports (TMP) and Baggage (BAG) to allow for certain temporary exports and reexports of technology by U.S. persons to U.S. persons or their employees traveling or temporarily assigned abroad.

11/07/07
72 FR 62768

Expanded Licensing Jurisdiction for QRS11 Micromachined Angular Rate Sensors WordPerfect || PDF || ASCII || Format

This final rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to implement the transfer of licensing jurisdiction for QRS11-00100-100/101 and the QRS11-00050-443/569 Micromachined Angular Rate Sensors from the Department of State to the Department of Commerce (see Public Notice 5823, published in 72 FR 31452-31453, June 7, 2007) when the QRS11-00100-100/101 is integrated into a primary instrument system for use on civil aircraft or is exported solely for integration into such a system, or when the QRS11-00050-443/569 is integrated into an automatic flight control system of the type described in ECCN 7A994 or aircraft of the type described in ECCN 9A991 that incorporates such systems, or are exported solely for integration into such a system.

11/05/07
72 FR 62524

December 2006 Wassenaar Arrangement Plenary Agreement Implementation: Categories 1, 2, 3, 5 Part I, 6, 7, 8, and 9 of the Commerce Control List; Wassenaar Reporting Requirements; Definitions; and Statement of Understanding on Source Code WordPerfect || PDF || ASCII || Format

This final rule revises the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to implement changes made to the Wassenaar Arrangement's List of Dual Use Goods and Technologies (Wassenaar List), and Statements of Understanding maintained and agreed to by governments participating in the Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls for Conventional Arms and Dual Use Goods and Technologies (Wassenaar Arrangement, or WA) in December of 2006. To harmonize with the changes to the Wassenaar List, this rule revises the EAR by amending certain entries that are controlled for national security reasons in Categories 1, 2, 3, 5 Part I (telecommunications), 6, 7, 8, and 9; and adding new entries to the Commerce Control List (CCL), amending EAR Definitions, as well as adding new definitions to the EAR, and adding a new Statement of Understanding on source code.

10/31/07
72 FR 61512

Approved End-Users and Respective Eligible Items for the People's Republic of China (PRC) Under Authorization Validated End-User (VEU); Correction WordPerfect || PDF || ASCII || Format

In this rule the Bureau of Industry and Security amended the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to list names of end-users in the People's Republic of China approved to receive exports, reexports and transfers of certain items under Authorization Validated End-User (VEU). The rule identified five specific validated end-users. This final rule amends the EAR to correct an inadvertent omission in the list of items approved for one of those validated end-users.

10/24/07
72 FR 60408

Approved End-Users and Respective Eligible Items for the People's Republic of China (PRC) Under Authorization Validated End-User (VEU); Correction || PDF || ASCII || Format

In this document, the Federal Register corrected the effective date of the rule, Approved End-Users and Respective Eligible Items for the People's Republic of China (PRC) Under Authorization Validated End-User (VEU), under the heading DATES, to read October 19, 2007 instead of November 19, 2007. The Federal Register published entire rule on October 19, 2007 (72 FR 59164).

10/24/07
72 FR 60248

Burma: Revision of the Export Administration Regulations WordPerfect || PDF || ASCII || Format

In response to the Government of Burma's continued repression of the democratic opposition in Burma, and consistent with Executive Order 13310 of July 28, 2003 and Executive Order 13448 of October 18, 2007, this final rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to move Burma into more restrictive country groupings and impose a license requirement for exports, reexports or transfers of most items subject to the EAR to persons listed in or designated pursuant to Executive Orders 13310 and 13448.

10/19/07
72 FR 59231

Mandatory Electronic Filing of Export and Reexport License Applications, Classification Requests, Encryption Review Requests, and License Exception AGR Notifications WordPerfect || PDF || ASCII || Format

This proposed rule would require mandatory SNAP-R filing of all export and reexport license applications (other than Special Comprehensive License Applications), classification requests, encryption review requests, License and Exception AGR notifications unless the filing party meets one of five grounds for paper filing. The proposed rule also would require the any related documents that have to be submitted to BIS be submitted as PDF files in SNAP-R. The comment period closes on December 18, 2007.

10/19/07
72 FR 59164

Approved End-Users and Respective Eligible Items for the People's Republic of China (PRC) Under Authorization Validated End-User (VEU) WordPerfect || PDF || ASCII || Format

In this final rule, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to list names of end-users in the People's Republic of China (PRC) approved to receive exports, reexports and transfers of certain items under Authorization Validated End-User (VEU). In a final rule published in the Federal Register, BIS revised and clarified U.S. export control policy for the PRC, establishing Authorization VEU and identifying the PRC as the initial eligible destination. This rule identifies five specific validated end-users.

10/01/07
72 FR 56010

Authorization Validated End-User: Addition of India as an Eligible Destination WordPerfect || PDF || ASCII || Format

In this final rule, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to add India as an eligible destination for exports, reexports and transfers under Authorization Validated End-User (VEU). BIS established Authorization VEU in a final rule published in the Federal Register.

09/12/07
72 FR 52000

Implementation of the Understandings Reached at the June 2007 Australia Group (AG) Plenary Meeting; Addition to the List of States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) WordPerfect || PDF || ASCII || Format

This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to implement the understandings reached at the June 2007 AG plenary meeting by amending ECCN 1C352 to narrow the scope of the listing for mycoplasma mycoides (this change is coupled with conforming changes to ECCN 1C360). In addition, this rule updates the Technical Note to ECCN 2B352.a to reference the current edition of the World Health Organization "Laboratory Biosafety Manual." This rule also amends provisions in parts 738, 740, and 772 of the EAR to reflect the addition of "Croatia" as the newest AG participating country. Finally, this rule amends the list of CWC States Parties in Supplement No. 2 to part 745 of the EAR by adding Barbados, which recently became a State Party, and by clarifying the scope of the entry for "China."

09/06/07
72 FR 51213

Request for Public Comments on a Systematic Review of the Commerce Control List WordPerfect || PDF || ASCII || Format

This notice extends the comment period on a July 17, 2007 notice of inquiry in which the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) solicited comments from the public regarding the Commerce Control List (CCL) in the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This extension of time would allow the public additional time to comment on the notice of inquiry. The July 17 notice of inquiry indicated that the deadline for public comments closes on September 17, 2007. BIS is now extending the comment period until November 1, 2007.

09/05/07
72 FR 50912

Updated Statements of Legal Authority for the Export Administration RegulationsWordPerfect || PDF || ASCII || Format

This notice asks for public comments on how existing foreign policy-based export controls in the Export Administration Regulations have affected exporters and the general public and whether these controls should be modified, rescinded or extended.

09/05/07
72 FR 50869

Updated Statements of Legal Authority for the Export Administration RegulationsWordPerfect || PDF || ASCII || Format

This rule updates the Code of Federal Regulations legal authority citations for the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to include the citation to the President's Notice of August 15, 2007--Continuation of Emergency Regarding Export Control Regulations.

08/06/07
72 FR 43529

Technical Corrections to the Export Administration RegulationsWordPerfect || PDF || ASCII || Format

This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by making the following changes: correcting citations in several sections of the EAR, removing an endnote to the Entity List, reinserting the grace period provision for support documents, clarifying when an Automated Export System or Shipper's Export Declaration record must be filed, adding omitted information to certain Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs), removing references to the International Munitions List, and removing or editing references to ECCNs that have either changed or do not exist.

07/12/07
72 FR 39052

Request for Public Comments on a Systematic Review of the Commerce Control List WordPerfect || PDF || ASCII || Format

With this notice of inquiry, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is soliciting comments from the public regarding the Commerce Control List (CCL) in the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). BIS has already requested that its Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) review the CCL and recommend potential changes to BIS. BIS believes that it would also be beneficial to allow interested members of the public to submit comments regarding the CCL. Comments must be received by September 17, 2007.

07/17/07
72 FR 39009

Export Licensing Jurisdiction for Microelectronic Circuits WordPerfect || PDF || ASCII || Format

This final rule provides clarifying guidance for distinguishing the export and reexport licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State from that of the U.S. Department of Commerce concerning microelectronic circuits. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is publishing this rule to assist readers of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) in evaluating agency licensing jurisdiction over microelectronic circuits while taking into account the new standard in Category XV (d) of the USML.

07/17/07
72 FR 38999

Antiboycott Penalty Guidelines WordPerfect || PDF || ASCII || Format

This rule provides a procedure for voluntary self-disclosures of violations of part 760 of the EAR and of record-keeping violations related to that part. This rule also states the factors the Office of Antiboycott Compliance considers when deciding the nature and level of penalty to seek in settling administrative enforcement cases.

07/12/07
72 FR 38008

Addition of entities to the Entity List WordPerfect || PDF || ASCII || Format

This final rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to add five (5) entities located in Iran to the Entity List. The Entity List is a compilation of end-users that present an unacceptable risk of using or diverting certain items to activities related to weapons of mass destruction. BIS requires a license for most exports or reexports to these entities and maintains the Entity List to inform the public of these license requirements. This rule notifies the public that a license is required for the export or reexport of all items subject to the EAR to these five entities.

06/19/07
72 FR 33646

Revisions and Clarification of Export and Reexport Controls for the People's Republic of China (PRC); New Authorization Validated End-User; Revision of Import Certificate and PRC End-User Statement Requirements WordPerfect || PDF || ASCII || Format

In this final rule, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to revise and clarify U.S. licensing requirements and licensing policy on exports and reexports of items to the People's Republic of China (PRC). BIS published a revised policy and related amendments in proposed form in the Federal Register with a request for comments.

06/08/07
72 FR 31716

Amendment to General Order No. 3: Expansion of the General Order and Addition of Certain Persons Download this information in a WordPerfect || PDF || ASCII || Format

This final rule revises the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by amending a general order published in the Federal Register on June 5, 2006 and later amended on September 6, 2006. The general order imposed a license requirement for exports and reexports of all items subject to the EAR where the transaction involved Mayrow General Trading (“Mayrow”) or entities related, as specified in that general order. This rule will expand the general order and add sixteen additional persons to it. Pursuant to the expansion, the general order will cover: i) persons regarding whom the U.S. Government possesses information of affiliation or relationship to Mayrow; and ii) other persons regarding whom the U.S. Government possesses information concerning the acquisition or attempted acquisition of commodities capable of being used to construct IEDs, as well as persons who are related to or affiliated with such persons. The order will apply to persons specifically listed who fit within either of these two groups.

06/07/07
72 FR 31450

Additional Corrections to the Rule that Implemented the New Formula for Calculating Computer Performance: Adjusted Peak Performance (APP) in Weighted TeraFLOPS Download this information in a WordPerfect || PDF || ASCII || Format

This rule makes changes to regulations implementing the new formula for calculating computer Adjusted Peak Performance in Weighted TeraFLOPS. This rule corrects the availability of the license exception for technology and software under restriction for specified "software" and "technology" for computers. These additional changes are intended to correct the scope of the license exception in certain Export Control Classification Numbers that were unintentionally narrowed by the rule published on March 22, 2007. In addition, this rule corrects a reference to a nonexistent Export Control Classification Number found in specified "technology" for computers.

06/05/07
72 FR 31005

Authorization to Impose License Requirements for Exports or Reexports to Entities Acting Contrary to the National Security or Foreign Policy Interests of the United States Download this information in a WordPerfect || PDF || ASCII || Format

This proposed rule would expand the scope of reasons for which BIS may add parties to the Entity List. This proposed rule would also amend the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to state explicitly that a party listed on the Entity List has a right to request that its listing be removed or modified and would set procedures for addressing such requests. To be assured of consideration, comments on this proposed rule must be received by BIS on or before August 6, 2007.

05/07/07
72 FR 25680

Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations based on the 2006 Missile Technology Control Regime Plenary Agreements Download this information in a WordPerfect || PDF || ASCII || Format

This final rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), to reflect changes to the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Annex that were agreed to by MTCR member countries at the October 2006 Plenary in Copenhagen, Denmark. The amendments set forth in this rule also include adding a new Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 7A107 to control three axis magnetic heading sensors designed or modified to be integrated with flight control and navigation systems.

05/04/07
72 FR 25194

Updated Office Names, Office Addresses, Statements of Legal Authority and Statute Name and Citation Download this information in a WordPerfect || PDF || ASCII || Format

This rule revises the address to which petitions for foreign availability assessments should be sent, revises office names and a statute name and citation. This rule also updates the legal authority citations for ten parts of the EAR.

04/24/07
72 FR 20221

Revisions and Technical Correction to the Export Administration Regulations Download this information in a WordPerfect || PDF || ASCII || Format

This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by making a technical correction to the contact information for the Drug Enforcement Administration. In addition, this rule amends the EAR by making corrections inadvertently omitted in three rules previously published in the Federal Register: 1) the August 31, 2006, final rule implementing the rescission of Libya's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism; 2) the November 20, 2006, final rule imposing foreign policy controls on surreptitious communications intercepting devices; and 3) the January 26, 2007, final rule imposing restrictions on exports and reexports of luxury goods to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea).

03/22/07
72 FR 13440

Corrections to Rule that Implemented the New Formula for Calculating Computer Performance: Adjusted Peak Performance (APP) in Weighted TeraFLOPS Download this information in a WordPerfect || PDF || ASCII || Format

This rule corrects errors that were published on April 24, 2006, in the rule that implemented the new formula for calculating computer performance in Weighted TeraFLOPS (71 FR 20876). These errors include references to Missile Technology controls that were removed by the April 24, 2006 rule, as well as errors related to scope of controls and license exceptions described in certain Export Control Classification Numbers.

03/19/07
72 FR 12729

Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations Based on U.S. Recognition of Montenegro as a Sovereign State; Correction Download this information in a WordPerfect || PDF || ASCII || Format

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a final rule in the Federal Register on Monday, November 27, 2006 (71 FR 68438) that amended the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to add "Montenegro" and "Serbia" as separate countries in the EAR and to establish separate export licensing requirements for Montenegro and Serbia. The November 27, 2006, final rule omitted a conforming amendment to the list of States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention in the EAR. This document corrects that rule by listing Serbia and Montenegro as separate countries on that list.

03/06/07
72 FR 9847

Revisions and Clarifications of License Exception Availability, License Requirements and Licensing Policy for Certain Crime Control Items Download this information in a WordPerfect || PDF || ASCII || Format

This rule removes the geographic restrictions on use of a license exception used to ship items to U.S. government agencies, applies those geographic restrictions on use of license exceptions to crime control software and technology, reclassifies thumbcuffs on the Commerce Control List, and restates and emphasizes BIS's policy of distinguishing crime control items from specially designed implements of torture for export control purposes.

03/02/07
72 FR 9433

Addition of Entities to the Entity List Download this information in a WordPerfect || PDF || ASCII || Format

This final rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to add two entities located in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) to the Entity List. The Entity List is a compilation of end-users that present an unacceptable risk of using or diverting certain items to activities related to weapons of mass destruction. BIS requires a license for most exports or reexports to these entities and maintains the Entity List to inform the public of these license requirements.

02/26/07
72 FR 8315

Country Group C: Destinations of Diversion Concern Download this information in a WordPerfect || PDF || ASCII || Format

The Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is considering amendments to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to further the national security interests of the United States by designating Country Group C for countries that are "Destinations of Diversion Concern." This amendment would establish license requirements for exports and reexports to countries that represent a concern for the diversion of items subject to the EAR. BIS by this notice requests comments on Country Group C. Comments are due no later than close of business March 12, 2007.

01/29/07
72 FR 3943

Technical Corrections to the Export Administration Regulations and to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) Regulation Download this information in a WordPerfect || PDF || ASCII || Format

This final rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to remove an outdated reference to another agency's schedule that is no longer used by that other agency; to remove an outdated reference to another department's regulations and replace it with the department name and regulatory reference that is currently in use; to correct two references in the EAR that inadvertently directed the public to the wrong sections of the EAR for further information; and to correct contact information listed in the EAR. This rule also corrects a typographical error in a final rule published in the Federal Register on July 13, 2006 (71 FR 39526) that made administrative and technical corrections to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) Regulation (15 CFR part 700).

01/26/07
72 FR 3722

North Korea: Imposition of New Foreign Policy Controls Download this information in a WordPerfect || PDF || ASCII || Format

In accordance with recent United Nations (UN) Security Council resolutions and the foreign policy interests of the United States, the United States Government is imposing restrictions on exports and reexports of luxury goods to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and is continuing to restrict exports and reexports of nuclear or missile-related items and other items included on the Commerce Control List (CCL). To this end, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to impose license requirements for the export and reexport of virtually all items subject to the EAR to North Korea, except food and medicines not listed on the CCL.

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