FOCUSING ON: U.S. Export Controls on Non-U.S. Transactions

Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Sep 25 - 26) 

“Focusing on the ITAR” training, designed and presented by Rose Biancaniello LLC and Michael T Dixon LLC, in cooperation with OCR Services, Inc. provides extensive and in-depth information intended to inform, enhance and update the knowledge of individuals engaging in, or entering into, defense export activities.

Both the novice and the veteran can benefit from this training, because “Focusing on the ITAR” ensures that knowledge is the spotlight and that individuals acquire a well rounded education of the essential elements of defense export controls. The presentations by former Department of State, Defense Trade Controls senior managers with unparalleled USG working experience, insights and expertise offer extensive information and study of ITAR licensing and compliance matters.

Each day addresses both the routine and the more complex regulatory requirements by analyzing key issues associated with ITAR controlled exports; e.g., defining your product (commodity jurisdiction), elements of a sound a license application, eligibility to participate in defense trade, agreements, use of exemptions, and voluntary disclosures, as well as civil enforcement actions.

Learn from the experts how to implement successful export plans that complement best commercial business practices. Meet your ITAR training requirements. Benefit from interaction with individuals from all areas of the defense export community.

Who Should Attend?

The “Focusing on the ITAR” seminar is designed to benefit any defense company that wishes to ensure full compliance with U.S. Government requirements by offering training to all employees who are in areas associated with defense export matters. The seminar addresses a wide variety of issues and provides information critical for a diverse group of defense industry professionals. “Focusing on the ITAR” seminars in 2007 were extremely well received by audiences of diverse backgrounds to include ITAR empowered officials, contracts and legal personnel, freight forwarders, licensing and compliance staff, and USG personnel.

The training offers information essential to establishing a foundation for those who are new to defense trade as well as information necessary for more experienced individuals who wish to ensure regulatory compliance by refreshing and enhancing their knowledge necessary to implement, update, and re-evaluate current company practices. Persons directly involved in defense trade - to include Export Licensing, Compliance and Contracts Managers, and Legal, Marketing, Human Resources and Security staff involved in processing access to defense technology - should consider “Focusing on the ITAR” training a must. While the sessions are designed for the US exporter, a number of foreign persons attended “Focusing on the ITAR” 2007 sessions and report that they benefited from familiarization with US laws, regulations, policies and practices.

Documentation

Each participant will receive comprehensive written materials prepared by the speakers and an up-to-date copy of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the primary regulations governing defense trade. These invaluable reference materials can be used repeatedly by the individual long after the seminar is over.

NOTICE: The documentation provided for the seminar, unless otherwise indicated, is the property of Rose Biancaniello LLC; Michael T. Dixon LLC; and OCR Services, Inc. Substantial effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information presented or distributed in the training sessions; however, compliance with U.S. Government requirements can only be guaranteed when a defense trade practitioner consults with the responsible U.S. Government officials at the Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).

Presenters

Rose Biancaniello. Since her retirement from the U.S. Government, Rose Biancaniello has remained active with the U.S. defense industry and government as a defense regulatory specialist. Her expertise spans a government career of 38 years, with 35 years in the Department of State, Office of Defense Trade Controls. For over 10 years, she was directly responsible for the management and supervision of the licensing and related support staff responsible for export licensing determinations. During her career she interacted extensively with foreign governments on export matters dealing with licensing and compliance. Ms. Biancaniello also served as the Department’s expert in development and interpretation of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the foundation for implementing the law (Arms Export Control Act) that governs the export of defense articles and defense services.

Michael T. Dixon is a national security expert and defense export controls consultant with 35 years of experience at the State Department as a Foreign Service Officer and Civil Servant. During his 16-year tenure in U.S. Government activity related to defense trade, Mr. Dixon served as Managing Director of the State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) and other senior management positions, as well as the Executive Secretary of the Department’s Defense Trade Advisory Group. In DDTC, Mr. Dixon provided senior managerial, policy and operational oversight, with a particular focus on IT development, export compliance/enforcement related activities, and enhancement of business process rules and professional standards.

Agenda

Enhance your interaction with USG agencies involved in Defense Trade Controls. Avoid licensing delays or penalties over issues that can easily be prevented. Acquisition of knowledge, interaction with the speakers, and networking with other companies provide venues that assist you in steering clear of the legal liabilities associated with Defense Trade non-compliance. Failure to be informed in this complex area of international trade can cause serious harm to your company. Stay on top of the rules and regulations governing Defense Trade and the fast-paced evolution of defense export licensing and compliance requirements that guard US national security.

Topics for discussion during the two-day seminar include:

-The U.S. defense export control system and its statutory and regulatory framework

-Understanding and using the ITAR

-Defining your products, the function of the Commodity Jurisdiction process

-Eligibility for defense export privileges

-Comprehensive review of the ITAR licensing process, including the USG review process, avoiding common licensing errors

-A review of the various types of ITAR licensing transactions, with an in-depth examination essential to effectively complete, submit and amend an export license application

-Understanding ITAR exemptions

-Post license submission export implementation steps

-Thorough examination of export compliance issues with emphasis on industry responsibilities and roles

-Systematic review of Defense Services—Agreements and Offshore Procurement

-Perspectives on Voluntary and Directed Disclosures

-Avenues of recourse in the face of ineligibility due to indictment, debarment, and policies of denial

Venue - Hotel information
A limited number of rooms will be set aside at a special rate for seminar attendees. For reservations, please contact the hotel directly.

Four Points Hotel Chicago O’Hare
Reservations: +1-847-671-6000
Reservation Code: OCR ITAR

Registration/ Price

Both Days Seminar: USD 1,495.00

 

Registrations canceled less than seven business days prior to the seminar are subject to a $100 cancellation fee. You may substitute a co-worker in your place. No-shows are subject to the full registration fee.

 To Register:

Phone: 1-800-333-7864 x 112

Fax: 301-208-0704

Website: www.ocr-inc.com