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October 28, 2008
Three Men Indicted For Conspiracy To Violate U.S. Export Regulations
DOJ Press Release
October 28, 2008
More Than 145 Defendants Charged in National Export Enforcement Initiative During the Past Fiscal Year
DOJ Press Release | Fact Sheet
October 20, 2008
BIS announces a public meeting to discuss the recently proposed License Exception Intra-Company Transfer rule published in the Federal Register on October 3, 2008. The meeting will be held October 27, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 4830 of the Herbert C. Hoover Building in Washington, DC.
Signed Notice
October 15, 2008
How Good Companies Get In Trouble: Export Compliance Training Conference
DOJ Press Release
October 6, 2008
Florida Electronics Wholesaler Settles Export Allegations
Press Release
October 6, 2008
Houston Freight Forwarder Settles Allegations of Antiboycott Violations
Press Release
October 3, 2008
Illinois-Based Chemical Manufacturer Settles Charges of Export Violations
Press Release
October 1, 2008
BIS Announces Five Regulatory Updates
September 26, 2008
Commerce Department to host 21st Annual Update Conference on Export Controls and Policy
Details
September 25, 2008
BIS to Post Commodity Classification Information
Details
September 24, 2008
BIS Issues Guidance on Illicit Diversion of Items to Iran
Press Release
September 23, 2008
BIS Announces Appointment of Emerging Technology and Research Advisory Committee Members
Press Release
September 22, 2008
Temporary Denial Order Renewed for Re-Exports of U.S. Aircraft to Iran
Press Release | Temporary Denial Order
September 22, 2008
BIS publishes Final Rule on Additions of Certain Persons to the Entity List and Removal of General Order
Federal Register
September 17, 2008
Commerce Department, Government Partners, Break Up Iranian Ring Charged with Procuring IED Components
Press Release | DOJ Press Release
September 08, 2008
BIS publishes a Notice Seeking Comments on Foreign Policy-Based Export Controls. The comment period deadline is October 8, 2008
Federal Register
September 05, 2008
BIS publishes Final Rule on Clarification of the Classification of Crew Protection Kits on the Commerce Control List
Federal Register
September 02, 2008
BIS publishes Final Rule establishing export licensing requirements for Kosovo
Federal Register
September 02, 2008
BIS initiates foreign availability assessment process
Press Release | Federal Register | Report
September 04, 2008
Former Attorney General John Ashcroft to Address U.S.-Israeli High Tech Business, Government Leaders
Press Release
August 22, 2008
Taiwan Firm Settles Charges of Illegal Export to the PRC
Press Release
August 21, 2008
BIS publishes final rule on Mandatory Electronic Filing
Federal Register
August 21, 2008
BIS publishes rule for expanding entity list
Press Release | Federal Register
August 14, 2008
Danish Company and Subsidiaries Settle Charges for Illegal Exports and Reexports of Underwater Navigation Equipment
Press Release
August 12, 2008
Illinois-Based Firm Settles Charges of Deemed Export Violations
Press Release
July 31, 2008
Sentencing of Company for Efforts to Trade with Iran (Department of Justice News Release)
Press Release
July 30, 2008
Under Secretary of Commerce Mario Mancuso outlines BIS agenda for final 6 months
Press Release
July 30, 2008
BIS Publishes Proposed Regulations for Protocol Additional to the U.S.-International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Safeguards Agreement
Press Release
July 24, 2008
Update 2008 Dates Announced - Registration Begins on July 25, 2008
Update 2008
July 17, 2008
BIS Modifies June 6 Temporary Denial Order involving Ankair
Press Release
July 8, 2008
BIS Publishes a Final Rule on Implementation of Understandings Reached at the Australia Group Plenary Meeting and Additions to List of States Parties to the CWC
PDF | HTML
July 8, 2008
Q & A for exporters on the Rescission of North Korea from the State Sponsor of Terrorism List
PDF
July 8, 2008
Commerce Department Undertakes Study of Counterfeit Electronics
Press Release
July 8, 2008
Two Munitions Dealers Indicted on Charges of Exporting Military Aircraft Parts to Iran
DOJ Press Release
July 2, 2008
Christopher Wall Sworn in as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration
Statement of Secretary of Commerce Gutierrez
June 17, 2008
Antiboycott Compliance Training Now Available at BIS Online Training Room
Press Release
June 16, 2008
BIS Publishes a Final Rule on Revisions to the EAR based on the 2007 MCTR Plenary Agreements
Federal Register
June 13, 2008
BIS Publishes a Final Rule in the Federal Register on Expansion of the Gift Parcel License Exception Regarding Cuba to Authorize Mobile Phones and Related Software and Equipment
Press Release | Federal Register
June 12, 2008
Temporary Denial Order Issued for Export of a U.S. Aircraft to Iran
Press Release | Denial Order
June 6, 2008
Alexandria Man Sentenced for Illegal Export of Firearms Parts to Sudan
Details
June 6, 2008
Virginia Corporation Sentenced for Unlawful Export of Sensitive Electronic Components to China
Details
June 3, 2008
Assistant Secretary-designate Christopher Wall Testifies Before The Senate Banking Committee
Details
June 2, 2008
Under Secretary of Commerce Mancuso Announces
Second Phase of Innovative Online Training Program for Exporters
Press Release
June 2, 2008
BIS Publishes Update 2008 Conference Information
Details
May 23, 2008
BIS Establishes Emerging Technology and Research Advisory Committee
Press Release
May 20, 2008
BIS Publishes a Notice on Reporting of Offset Agreements in Sales of Weapons Systems or Defense Related Items to Foreign Countries or Foreign Firms for Calendar Year 2007
Federal Register
May 19, 2008
BIS Publishes a Request for Public Comments on Deemed Export Advisory Committee Recommendations
Press Release | Federal Register
May 19, 2008
Commerce Department Undertakes Industry Study of High Precision Machine Tools
Details
May 2, 2008
Under Secretary Mancuso Meets with the Association for Manufacturing Technology
Details
April 29, 2008
Louisiana Firm Settles Charges of Illegal Exports to Iran
Press Release
April 24, 2008
Under Secretary of Commerce Mario Mancuso Addresses American Bar Association;
Remarks Highlight Interdependence of U.S. Security and Prosperity
Press Release
April 23, 2008
Bureau of Industry and Security Announces Updates To Commerce Control List
Press Release | CCL Review
April 18, 2008
BIS publishes proposed rule on Conforming Changes to Certain End-User/End-Use Based Controls in the EAR; Clarification of the Term "Transfer" and Related Terms as Used in the EAR. Comments on this proposed rule must be received by June 17, 2008.
Federal Register
April 18, 2008
BIS publishes final rule on Technical Corrections to the Export Administration Regulations Based Upon a Systematic Review of the CCL.
Federal Register
April 10, 2008
French Corporation pleads guilty to conspiracy, illegal export, and
attempted illegal export of cryogenic submersible pumps to Iran
DOJ Press Release
April 10, 2008
Principles of Effective Compliance Programs
Speech | Power Point Presentation | Design and Implimentation Document
March 21, 2008
BIS Issues Temporary Denial Order For Exports of U.S. Aircrafts to Iran.
Press Release | Federal Register Notice
March 19, 2008
BIS Establishes Online Export Control Training for Exporters.
Press Release
March 19, 2008
Bureau of Industry and Security Publishes Federal Register Notice Seeking Comment on Scope of Crime Control Regulations.
Press Release | HTML | PDF
February 6, 2008
U.S. Commerce Department Announces Steps to Implement Deemed Export Advisory Committee Recommendations.
Press Release
February 5, 2008
BIS publishes corrections to the November 5, 2007 final rule on the December 2006 Wassenaar Arrangement Plenary Agreement Implementation.
HTML | PDF
February 4, 2008
New AES Reporting Requirements for License Exceptions
Details
January 25, 2008
Commerce Fines Northrop Grumman $400,000 For Illegal Exports of Navigation Equipment
Details
January 22, 2008
U.S. Export Control Reform Directives Announced
White House Statement | Fact Sheet
January 22, 2008
BIS Announces 2008 Export Control Forum.
Details
January 17, 2008
The 2008 BIS Foreign Policy Report is available online.
PDF
January 9, 2008
Twelfth Report to Congress on Offsets in Defense Trade Now Available Online.
PDF
January 2, 2008
BIS publishes Final rule on Revisions and Technical Corrections to the EAR and DPAS Regulation.
PDF
December 20, 2007
Commerce Secretary Receives Report and Recommendations From Deemed Export Advisory Committee.
Commerce Department to Review Findings.
Press Release | Report and Recommendations
December 19, 2007
The Simplified Network Application Process Redesign (SNAP-R) Webinar video is now available online.
Watch | Transcript
December 12, 2007
BIS publishes final rule on Revisions to License Exceptions TMP and BAG: Expansion of Eligible Items
HTML | PDF
December 11, 2007
Department of Commerce Announces Signing of "Guidelines for U.S.-China High Technology and Strategic Trade Development"
Press Release
December 7, 2007
Pennsylvania Company Fined for Export Violations Involving Iran, UAE and Syria
Press Release
November 07, 2007
BIS publishes final rule on Expanded Licensing Jurisdiction for QRS11 Micromachined Angular Rate Sensors
HTML | PDF
November 05, 2007
BIS publishes final rule on December 2006 Wassenaar Arrangement Plenary Agreement Implementation
HTML | PDF
November 01, 2007
BIS Welcomes The International Emergency Economic Powers Enhancement Act Provisions
Press Release | Fact Sheet
October 30, 2007
Questions and Answers Regarding Bureau of Industry and Security Regulation on Burma Published on October 24, 2007
PDF
October 24, 2007
The Federal Register issues a correction to the effective date of the October 19th final rule on Approved End-Users and Respective Eligible Items for the PRC Under Authorization VEU: "November 19, 2007" should read "October 19, 2007"
HTML | PDF
October 24, 2007
BIS publishes a final rule in the Federal Register on Burma: Revision of the Export Administration Regulations
HTML | PDF
October 19, 2007
BIS publishes Final rule amending 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).
Additional Information
October 19, 2007
BIS publishes a proposed rule to amend the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to make SNAP-R mandatory. This proposed rule would require most submissions to BIS to made via SNAP-R. Comments must be received by December 18, 2007.
Additional Information
October 05, 2007
BIS Seeks Industry Input in Advance of U.S.-Israel High Technology Forum
Additional Information
October 05, 2007
BIS Update Registration
Additional Information
October 01, 2007
BIS Issues Order Temporarily Denying Export Privileges to Aviation Services International et. al.
PDF
September 13, 2007
Florida Company Settles Charges of Antiboycott Violations
Press Release
September 13, 2007
New York Firm Settles Allegations of Illegal Shipments to Iran
Press Release
September 12, 2007
BIS publishes Final Rule on Implementation of the Understandings Reached at the June 2007
AG Plenary Meeting; Addition to the List of States Parties to the CWC
HTML | PDF
September 6, 2007
United States and Israel Agree on Formation of U.S.-Israel High Technology Forum
Press Release
September 6, 2007
BIS Extends Comment Period for Request for Public Comments on a Systematic Review of the Commerce Control List. (Comments must be received by November 1, 2007)
HTML |
PDF
September 5, 2007
BIS publishes a Request for Comments on Foreign Policy-Based Export Controls. Comments must be received by October 5, 2007.
HTML | PDF
September 5, 2007
BIS publishes a Final Rule on Updated Statements of Legal Authority for the EAR.
HTML | PDF
September 6, 2007
BIS Extends Comment Period for Request for Public Comments on a Systematic Review of the Commerce Control List. (Comments must be received by November 1, 2007)
PDF
August 24, 2007
Under Secretary Mancuso Travels to Israel for Discussions on Enhancing Bilateral High-Tech Trade
Press Release
August 23, 2007
BIS Prevents Illegal Exports to Dubai; Company Settles Allegations of General Order Violations
Press Release
August 23, 2007
SNAP-R Updates to be Available on August 27
Details
August 17, 2007
Florida Company Settles Export Control Violation Charges
Press Release
August 13, 2007
California technology company agrees to denial of export privileges to China
Press Release
August 13, 2007
New York company settles false statement charges
Press Release
August 13, 2007
Initiation of integrated circuit manufacturing and design industrial base assessment
Press Release
August 13, 2007
Massachusetts Company Settles Charges of Antiboycott Violations
Press Release
August 6, 2007
BIS publishes Final Rule on Technical Corrections to the Export Administration Regulations
HTML | PDF
July 26, 2007
Assistant Secretary Chris Padilla testifies before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.
Testimony
July 20, 2007
Texas Company Settles Charges of Antiboycott Violations
Press Release
July 20, 2007
Silicon Valley Company Agrees to Denial of Export Privileges to China
Press Release
July 19, 2007
United States arrests Long Island man for illegally exporting aviation parts for F-5 and F-14
military fighter jets
Press Release
July 17, 2007
Department of Commerce Publishes Antiboycott Penalty Guidelines
HTML | PDF | Press Release
July 17, 2007
BIS publishes Notice of Inquiry regarding the Commerce Control List (Comments must be received by September 17, 2007)
HTML | PDF | Press Release
July 17, 2007
BIS publishes Final Rule on Export Licensing Jurisdiction for Microelectronic Circuits
HTML | PDF
July 12, 2007
Department of Commerce Adds Five Iranian Entities to the Entity List
HTML | PDF | Press Release
July 9, 2007
Update 2007 Conference Information Now Available
HTML
July 6, 2007
Illicit Supplier of Aircraft Parts to Iran Placed on Denied Persons List
HTML
June 22, 2007
Under Secretary Mancuso's Remarks to the U.S.-China Business Council on "Enhancing Secure Trade with China"
Text of Remarks
June 19, 2007
BIS publishes a Final Rule on Revisions and Clarification of Export and Reexport Controls for the People's Republic of China; New Authorization Validated End-User; Revision of Import Certificate and PRC End-User Statement Requirements
HTML | PDF
June 8, 2007
BIS Publishes Federal Register Notice: Amendment to General Order No. 3: Expansion of the General Order and Addition of Certain Persons
Federal Register Notice
June 7, 2007
BIS Publishes a Final Rule with Additional Corrections to the Rule That Implemented the New
Formula for Calculating Computer Performance: APP in Weighted TeraFLOPS
HTML | PDF
June 5, 2007
BIS Publishes Proposed Rule on 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
HTML | PDF
May 16, 2007
Foreign Subsidiary of Delaware Company Settles Charges of Antiboycott Violations
Press Release
May 15, 2007
The Future of Export Controls, Remarks by Assistant Secretary Padilla to the American Conference Institute
Speech
May 7, 2007
BIS Publishes Final Rule on Revisions to the EAR Based on the 2006 Missile Technology Control Regime Plenary Agreements.
HTML | PDF
May 4, 2007
Texas Company Agrees to a Civil Penalty of $99,000 for Illegal Exports of Telecommunications Equipment to Cuba
Press Release
May 4, 2007
Illinois Co. Agrees to $220,000 Civil Penalty for Unauthorized Exports of Diaphragm Pumps.
Press Release
May 4, 2007
BIS Publishes Final Rule on Updated Office Names, Office Addresses, Statements of Legal Authority and Statute Name and Citation
HTML | PDF
May 3, 2007
BIS has posted an Advisory Opinion and Frequently Asked Questions regarding export and reexport license requirements for U.S. government personnel and embassies of foreign governments.
Advisory Opinion
FAQs
March 28, 2007
Virginia Company Pleads Guilty to the Unlicensed Export of Ballistic Helmets
Press Release
March 28, 2007
BIS publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register to amend the Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations
HTML | PDF
March 22, 2007
BIS publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register correcting errors published in the rule that implemented the new formula for calculating computer performance in Weighted TeraFLOPS.
HTML | PDF
March 19, 2007
Chiquita Brands International, Inc., Pleads Guilty to Making Payments to a Designated Terrorist Organization and Agrees To Pay a $25 Million Fine
Dept. of Justice Press Release
March 6, 2007
BIS publishes Rule in the Federal Register on Revisions and Clarifications of License Exception Availability, License Requirements and Licensing Policy for Certain Crime Control Items
HTML | PDF
March 2, 2007
BIS published Final Rule in the Federal Register amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to add two entities located in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) to the Entity List.
HTML | PDF
February 26, 2007
BIS publishes an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Country Group C: Destinations of Diversion Concern. Comments are due no later than close of business March 12, 2007.
HTML | PDF
February 15, 2007
Guilty Plea in Trade Secrets Case
Department of Justice Press Release
February 05, 2007
BIS Report on Offsets in Defense Trade Now Available Online
Report
January 29, 2007
BIS publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register on Technical Corrections to the EAR and to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) Regulation.
HTML | PDF
January 26, 2007
BIS publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register imposing restrictions on exports and reexports of luxury goods to North Korea.
HTML | PDF
January 18, 2007
President Bush nominates Mario Mancuso to be Under Secretary of Commerce.
White House Press Release
December 21, 2006
Comments on Proposed Rule Revisions and Clarification of Export/Reexport Controls for the People's Republic of China and New Authorization Validated End-User
Comments
December 14, 2006
Remarks of Assistant Secretary Chris Padilla to the Washington International Trade Association
Speech
December 6, 2006
Address of Assistant Secretary Chris Padilla to the 11th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention
Speech
December 6, 2006
BIS publishes final rule in the Federal Register on the Addition of "Montenegro'' and "Serbia'' as Separate Countries in the EAR Based on U.S. Recognition of Montenegro as a Sovereign State
HTML | PDF
November 24, 2006
BIS publishes Final Rule implementing the understandings reached at the June 2006 plenary meeting of the Australia Group (AG)
HTML | PDF
November 20, 2006
BIS publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register Imposing Foreign Policy Controls on Surreptitious Communications Intercepting Devices
HTML | PDF
October 23, 2006
BIS publishes request for comments in the Federal Register on the Effectiveness of Licensing Procedures for Agricultural Commodities to Cuba
HTML | PDF
October 23, 2006
BIS publishes request for comments in the Federal Register on the Effects of Foreign Policy-Based Export Controls
HTML | PDF
October 19, 2006
Revision to the Unverified List
Unverified List
October 16, 2006
Remarks by Acting Under Secretary Mark Foulon to the Update 2006 Conference on Export Controls and Policy
Remarks
October 16, 2006
Remarks by Assistant Secretary Christopher A. Padilla to the Update 2006 Conference on Export Controls and Policy
Remarks
October 16, 2006
BIS Releases Study of the U.S. Imaging and Sensors Industry
Thermal Imaging Fact Sheet | Executive Summary | Full Report
October 13, 2006
Supplemental Guidance to Proposed Rule Revisions and Clarification of Export and Reexport Controls for the People’s Republic of China (PRC); New Authorization Validated End-Use
Supplemental Guidance
September 12, 2006
Commerce Secretary Announces Advisory Committee to Protect National Security and Increase American Competitiveness and Innovation
Press Release
September 7, 2006
BIS publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register revising the EAR to implement changes made to the Wassenaar Arrangement's List of Dual-Use Goods and Technologies and Statements of Understanding
Rule
September 6, 2006
BIS publishes Final Rule in Federal Register correcting July 31, 2006 amendment to EAR based on 2005 MTCR Plenary Agreements
Rule
September 6, 2006
BIS publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register amending General Order No. 3 to add certain entities
Rule
August 31, 2006
BIS publishes Interim Final Rule in the Federal Register on Implementation in the EAR of the United States' Rescission of Libya's Designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism and Revisions Applicable to Iraq
Rule | Guidance for 8/31/06 Rule | FAQs for 8/31/06 Rule
August 24, 2006
BIS Posts FY07 Seminar Schedule
Schedule
August 17, 2006
Under Secretary David McCormick Becomes Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs
DOC Press Release | White House Press Release
August 17, 2006
Lawrence Scibetta Fined $30,000 and Denied Export Privileges for Unlicensed Export to the United Arab Emirates
Press Release
July 31, 2006
BIS Publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register on Revisions to the EAR Based on the 2005 Missile Technology Control Regime Plenary Agreements
HTML | PDF
July 14, 2006
Christopher A. Padilla nominated to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration.
White House News Release
July 11, 2006
BIS publishes Meeting Notice in Federal Register on the Proposed Rule: Revisions and Clarification of Export and Reexport Controls for the PRC; New Authorization Validated End-User
HTML | PDF
July 6, 2006
Commerce Proposes Policy to Enhance Civilian Trade with China While Preventing Sensitive Exports to the Chinese Military
Press Release | HTML | PDF
June 22, 2006
Citizen of India Charged With Conspiracy
DOJ Press Release
June 12, 2006
BIS publishes Final Rule Implementing Controls on Certain Biological Agents and Toxins, Clarifying Controls on Medical Products Containing Certain Toxins, and making additions to the List of States Parties to the CWC
HTML | PDF
May 31, 2006
BIS Publishes a Clarification of Deemed Export Related Regulatory Requirements
HTML | PDF
May 30, 2006
Singapore Businessman Convicted of Secretly Diverting U.S. Military and Civilian Aircraft Parts to the Islamic Republic of Iran
DOJ Press Release
June 5 , 2006
BIS publishes a Final Rule in the Federal Register Issuing a General Order Concerning Mayrow General Trading and Related Entities
HTML | PDF
May 22, 2006
BIS publishes Notice in the Federal Register on Establishment of Advisory Committee and Clarification of Deemed Export-Related Regulatory Requirements
HTML | PDF
May 15, 2006
Seminar Series on Compliance With the Chemical Weapons Convention & Australia Group Export Controls to Begin in June Announcement
May 4, 2006
Lexington, Kentucky Corporate Executive Pleads Guilty to Making False Statements in Iran Trade Embargo Case
USDOJ Press Release
May 1, 2006
Four Owners/Operators of New Jersey Company Sentenced for Illegally Selling National-Security Sensitive Items to Chinese Interests
USDOJ Press Release
May 1, 2006
Connecticut Man Charged in Connection with Transfer of Technology to Iraq
USDOJ Press Release
April 24, 2006
BIS publishes Rule in the Federal Register to Revise the Formula for Calculating Computer Performance
HTML | PDF
April 12, 2006
BIS Updates its Major Cases List
PDF
April 11, 2006
Announcement on United States-China High Technology and Strategic Trade Cooperation
Statement
April 5, 2006
The BIS Annual Report to Congress for Fiscal Year 2005 and the 2006 Foreign Policy Report are now available.
2005 Annual Report | 2006 Foreign Policy Report
March 21, 2006
BIS publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register on Corrections and Clarifications to the EAR.
HTML | PDF
March 17, 2006
Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement Darryl Jackson testifies before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.
Testimony
March 13, 2006
Remarks by Deputy Under Secretary Mark Foulon to the BIS 2006 Export Control Forum
Remarks
February 24, 2006
BIS publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register on Clarification to the Export Administration Regulations; General Order to Implement the Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Act
HTML | PDF
February 23, 2006
Export Control Forum in California on March 13, 2006
Agenda with Speakers
February 21, 2006
New website provides info about the performance of federal government programs ExpectMore.gov
February 13, 2006
Naji Antoine Abi Khalil Sentenced to 60 Months Imprisonment for Attempting to Export of Military Night-Vision Equipment to Hizballah
USDOJ Press Release
January 26, 2006
Under Secretary McCormick's Speech on Strengthening the U.S. Economy and National Security to the World Affairs Council of Seattle
Speech
February 21, 2006
New website provides info about the performance of federal government programs ExpectMore.gov
February 13, 2006
Naji Antoine Abi Khalil Sentenced to 60 Months Imprisonment for Attempting to Export of Military Night-Vision Equipment to Hizballah
USDOJ Press Release
January 26, 2006
Under Secretary McCormick's Speech on Strengthening the U.S. Economy and National Security to the World Affairs Council of Seattle
Speech
January 11, 2006
Tulsa Company Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Violate Iranian Export Embargo
Press Release
December 20, 2005
Houston Partnership Sentenced for Attempted Illegal Export of Specialty Alloy Pipes to Iran
Press Release
December 7, 2005
Federal Jury in the Distict of Columbia Finds Lexington, Kentucky Man Guilty of Violating Trade Embargo Against Iran
Press Release
December 7, 2005
BIS Publishes Notice of Correction to "Revision to the Unverified List — Guidance as to `Red Flags'"
HTML | PDF
December 6, 2005
Guidance on Recent Libya Rule
Rule | Guidance
December 1, 2005
BIS Publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register on Revisions to the Import Certificate Requirements in the Export Administration Regulations
HTML | PDF
November 30, 2005
Corporation, Vice President Plead Guilty to Selling Aircraft Parts to "Designated National" of Libya (Department of Justice News Release)
Press Release
November 21, 2005
High Tech Firms/Executives Sentenced in Export Case
Press Release
November 16, 2005
BIS Announces the Addition of Five Entities to the Unverified List
List | FR Notice
November 16, 2005
BIS Publishes Interim Rule with Request for Comments on Establishment of New License Exception for the Export or Reexport to U.S. Persons in Libya of Certain Items Controlled for Anti-Terrorism Reasons Only on the Commerce Control List. Comments must be received on or before December 16, 2005.
HTML | PDF
November 7, 2005
BIS Publishes a Final Rule in the Federal Register on Revision of License Requirements and Licensing Policy, and Increased Availability of License Exceptions for Certain NATO Member States
HTML | PDF
October 31, 2005
BIS Publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register on Revisions and Clarifications to the Export Administration Regulations
HTML | PDF
October 18, 2005
Remarks of Assistant Secretary Peter Lichtenbaum at Washington Foreign Law Society Luncheon
Speech
October 6, 2005
John H. Carrington, Sirchie Fingerprinting Labs, Inc., Cited for Export Control Violations
Press Release
September 23, 2005
Wisconsin Man Found Guilty of Exporting Restricted Electronic Components
Press Release
September 20, 2005
Houston Partnership Pleads Guilty to Attempted Illegal Export of Specialty Alloy Pipes to Iran
Press Release
September 16, 2005
BIS Publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register on Revisions and Clarifications to the Export Administration Regulations
HTML | PDF
August 30, 2005
BIS Publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register Removing License Requirements for Exports and Reexports to India of Certain Items and Removing Certain Indian Entities From the Entity List
HTML | PDF
August 18, 2005
Two Manufacturers of Western Red Cedar Utility Poles Settle Charges Involving Unlicensed Exports to Canada
Press Release
August 15, 2005
BIS Announces Update 2005 Conference on Export Controls and Policy
Conference
August 15, 2005
Maine Biotech Company Fined for Smuggling and Fraud
Press Release
August 11, 2005
Comments on the Inspector General's Recommendations for BIS's Deemed Export Program
Comments
August 10, 2005
Man Pleads Guilty to Charges of Attempting to Export Military Night-Vision Equipment to Hizballah
DOJ Press Release
August 9, 2005
Lufthansa German Airlines Settles Charges Related to Unlicensed Exports
Press Release
August 9, 2005
ExxonMobil Corporation Settles Charges of Unlicensed Re-Exports to Sudan
Press Release
August 9, 2005
Texas Exporter Settles Charges of Unlawful Exports of Chemicals
Press Release
August 8, 2005
Houston Company Settles Charges of Antiboycott Violations
Press Release
August 8, 2005
New York Exporter Settles Charges of Antiboycott Violations
Press Release
August 8, 2005
New York Man Sentenced for Illegally Exporting Stolen NBC Night Vision Lenses for Delivery to Iran
Press Release
August 5, 2005
South African Resident Sentenced for Trafficking in Nuclear Detonators and Other Commodities Controlled for Nuclear Non-Proliferation Reasons
Press Release
August 5, 2005
BIS Publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register on Implementation of the Understandings Reached at the April 2005 Australia Group Plenary Meeting
HTML | PDF
July 26, 2005
BIS Publishes Correction in Federal Register to Final Rule on December 2004 Wassenaar Arrangement Plenary Agreement Implementation
HTML | PDF
July 21, 2005
BIS Publishes Request for Comments in the Federal Register on Economic Impact of the Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations on Small Business Entities
HTML | PDF
July 21, 2005
BIS Publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register on Exports of Nuclear Grade Graphite: Change in Licensing Jurisdiction
HTML | PDF
July 19, 2005
Joint Statement Between President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
White House Press Release
July 18, 2005
Indian Businesses and Government Officials Participate in a U.S.-India High Technology Cooperation Group Seminar on U.S. Export Controls
Press Release
July 15, 2005
BIS Publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register: December 2004 Wassenaar Arrangement Plenary Agreement Implementation
HTML | PDF
June 28, 2005
President Bush Announces Nomination of David McCormick to be Under Secretary of Commerce
Press Release
June 28, 2005
President Bush Announces Nomination of Darryl Jackson to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce
Press Release
June 28, 2005
E.D. Bullard Company and Bullard Gmbh Settle Charges of Illegal Exports
Press Release
June 23, 2005
Acting Under Secretary Peter Lichtenbaum Testifies Before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission
Testimony
June 16, 2005
U.S.-India Businesses Discuss Opportunities to Facilitate Trade in Biotechnology
Press Release
June 13 , 2005
Three Chinese Nationals Charged in Million-Dollar Fraud Against Employer, a U.S.-Based Multinational Company
Press Release
June 9 , 2005
BIS publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register on Licensing Policy for Entities Sanctioned Under Specified Statutes
HTML | PDF
June 3, 2005
California Company Settles Charges of Unauthorized Exports to Iran, Israel, People’s Republic of China, Syria, and the United Arab Emirates
Press Release
May 26, 2005
Laurel Industrial, Inc., San Jose, California, Agrees to Settle Civil Charges for Unauthorized Export of Underwater Acoustic Detection Equipment to China
Press Release
May 25, 2005
BIS To Extend the Public Comment Period Related to the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Entitled “Revision and Clarification of Deemed Export Related Regulatory Requirements” until June 27, 2005
May 24, 2005
BIS publishes Proposed Rule with Request for Comments on Imposition of License Requirement for Exports and Reexports of Missile Technology-Controlled Items Destined to Canada
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May 11, 2005
California Biotech Firm Settles Charges of Unlicensed Exports of Biological Toxins
Press Release
May 6, 2005
BIS Major Cases List Now Available
List
April 29, 2005
U.S. and Iranian Forklift Truck Companies’ Officials Indicted for Violating Embargo on Iran
Press Release
April 28, 2005
Speech by Acting Under Secretary Peter Lichtenbaum at the 8th National Forum on Export Controls
Speech
April 26, 2005
Additional Entity Added to Unverified List
Unverified List
April 15, 2005
Teledyne Energy Systems Inc. Settles Charges of Unlicensed Exports of Power Plant Technical Information to Entity List End User
Press Release
April 15, 2005
Medi-Link International, U.K. , Agrees to Settle Administrative Charges for Failing to Keep Required Records
Press Release
April 15, 2005
California Exporter Settles Criminal and Civil Charges for Illegal Exports of High Performance Oscilloscopes to Israel
Press Release
April 14, 2005
Acting Under Secretary Peter Lichtenbaum's Testimony on the EU Arms Embargo Against China.
Testimony
April 14, 2005
BIS publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register Expanding License Requirements Country Scope for Chemical/Biological (CB) Equipment and Related Technology and Amending CB-Related End-User/End-Use and U.S. Person Controls.
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April 12, 2005
Carl Zeiss Optical , Chester, Virginia, Agrees to Settle Charges Related to Unlicensed Exports of Firearms Optical Sights Sighting
Press Release
April 12, 2005
Yarde Metals Agrees to Settle Charges of Unauthorized Export to an Indian Organization of Concern
Press Release
April 8, 2005
Pakistani Businessman Indicted for Trafficking in Nuclear Detonators and Testing Equipment
Press Release
April 1, 2005
Pennsylvania Company Sentenced For Illegal Exports to Iran and for Making False Statements
Press Release
March 30, 2005
BIS publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register on Amendments Affecting the Country Scope of the Chemical/Biological End-User/End-Use Controls
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March 28, 2005
BIS publishes Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the Federal Register on Revision and Clarification of Deemed Export Related Regulatory Requirements
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March 22, 2005
BIS publishes a Final Rule in the Federal Register Revising Export and Reexport Restrictions on Libya
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March 22, 2005
BIS publishes a Final Rule in the Federal Register making Editorial Corrections to the Export Administration Regulations
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March 14, 2005
BIS Publishes an Order Temporarily Denying Export Privileges of Hong Kong, Pakistani, and Chinese Firms
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March 4, 2005
Stoelting Company Receives Criminal Sentence in Export Case
Press Release
February 18, 2005
BIS Publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register Revising License Exception TMP for Activities by Organizations Working To Relieve Human Suffering in Sudan.
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February 18, 2005
BIS Publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register Making Technical Corrections to the Export Administration Regulations.
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January 28, 2005
On January 28, 2005, President Bush designated Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration Peter Lichtenbaum to serve as Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security.
See bio
January 27, 2005
Updated BIS seminar schedule.
See schedule
December 9, 2004
BIS Publishes a Final Rule in the Federal Register on Encryption Export and Reexport Controls Revisions
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November 19, 2004
United States and India Hold Talks on Stimulating High-Technology Commerce
press release
November 18, 2004
U.S. Businesses See Significant Opportunities in India’s Defense and Information Technology Markets
press release
November 15, 2004
BIS Reopens Comment Period on Proposed Rule on Revised Knowledge Definition, "Red Flags'' Guidance and Safe Harbor. Comments must be received by December 15, 2004
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November 15, 2004
BIS Publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register Amending the Export Administration Regulations by Removing Four Russian Entities from the Entity List
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November 12, 2004
BIS Publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register Regarding Termination of Certain Emergencies With Respect to Yugoslavia
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November 12, 2004
BIS Publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register Regarding Termination of Certain Emergencies With Respect to Yugoslavia
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November 9, 2004
Commerce Department To Convene U.S.-India High Technology Cooperation Group Dialogue on Defense Technology, Data Privacy, and Export Licensing
Invitation | Registration | Agenda
November 9, 2004
Commerce Department To Convene U.S.-India High Technology Cooperation Group Dialogue on Defense Technology, Data Privacy, and Export Licensing
Invitation | Registration | Agenda
November 8, 2004
BIS Publishes Interim Rule in the Federal Register Removing the List of Missile Projects and Expanding Missile-Related End-Use and End-User Controls
HTML | PDF | Guidance
November 8, 2004
BIS Publishes Interim Rule in the Federal Register Removing the List of Missile Projects and Expanding Missile-Related End-Use and End-User Controls
HTML | PDF | Guidance
November 5, 2004
BIS publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register on Computer Technology and Software Eligible for Export Under License Exception
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November 5, 2004
BIS publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register on Microprocessor Technology Eligible for Export Under License Exception
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November 5, 2004
BIS publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register on Computer Technology and Software Eligible for Export Under License Exception
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November 5, 2004
BIS publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register on Microprocessor Technology Eligible for Export Under License Exception
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October 13, 2004
BIS Publishes Proposed Rule in the Federal Register on Revised "knowledge" Definition, Revision of "Red Flags" Guidance and Safe Harbor. Comments Must Be Received by November 12, 2004
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October 12, 2004
Keynote Address on Cybersecurity by Under Secretary Kenneth I. Juster at the India-U.S. Information Security Summit 2004
Speech
October 12, 2004
BIS Publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register Relating to Nomenclature Change for References to Another Agency
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October 4, 2004
The Federal Register Publishes a Correction to the BIS Rule India: Removal of Indian Entity and Revision in License Review Policy for Certain Indian Entities; and a Clarification
Final Rule
October 4, 2004
Under Secretary Kenneth I. Juster Addresses the Update 2004 Conference on Export Controls and Policy
Speech
September 29, 2004
BIS Publishes Final Rule in Federal Register Making Clarification and Correction to the Removal of Indian Entity and Revision in License Review Policy for Certain Indian Entities
HTML | PDF | Q&A
September 28, 2004
BIS Seeks Comments on the Effectiveness of Licensing Procedures For Agricultural Commodities to Cuba. Written Comments Are Requested by October 28, 2004
Notice
September 28, 2004
BIS Seeks Comments on the Effects of Foreign Policy-Based Export Controls. Written Comments Are Requested by November 19, 2004
Notice
September 23, 2004
Ebara International and Former CEO and Founder Settle Charges of Illegal Exports
Press Release
September 22, 2004
BIS Publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register regarding Removal of Indian Entity and Revision in License Review Policy for Certain Indian Entities
HTML | PDF | Q&A
September 17, 2004
Announcement on U.S.-India Next Steps in Strategic Partnership
Announcement | Q&A
September 14, 2004
Lattice Semiconductor Settles Charges of Illegal Exports to China
Press Release
September 14, 2004
Update 2004 is Sold Out
Additional Seminar Information
August 31, 2004
BIS Publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register on Clarification of Export Controls on Military Vehicles and Parts
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August 30, 2004
New Brunswick Scientific Company Settles Charges of Unlicenced Exports
Press Release
August 30, 2004
Chyron Corporation Settles Charges of Unlicensed Export to India
Press Release
July 30, 2004
Kwik-Site Corporation Settles Charges of Illegal Exports
Press Release
July 30, 2004
BIS publishes interim rule in the Federal Register on Export and Reexport Controls for Iraq
HTML | PDF | Guidance | FAQ
July 28, 2004
BIS Publishes Federal Register Notice With Revisions to the Unverified List
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July 22, 2004
Remarks of Under Secretary Juster at the Annual Meeting of the Panama Chapter of the U.S.-Panama Business Council
Speech
July 21, 2004
Commerce Department Announces Copper Scrap and Copper-Alloy Scrap Determination
Press Release | Determination
July 19, 2004
BIS Publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register Revising the Export Licensing Jurisdiction of Certain Types of Energetic Material and Other Chemicals
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7/16/04
BIS Publishes Federal Register Notice Adding Persons to the Unverified List
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7/15/04
Department of Commerce Investigates Short Supply Petition Regarding Copper and Copper-Alloy Scrap
Petition and Comments
7/15/04
BIS publishes final rule in the Federal Register Revoking General Order No. 3 which Imposed License Requirements on Shaykh Hamad bin Ali bin Jaber Al-Thani and Entities Related to or Controlled by him.
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7/12/04
The Federal Register publishes an editorial correction to BIS rule revising the Export Administration Regulations to Remove Certain License Requirements to NATO Member Countries
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6/23/04
Assistant Secretary Peter Lichtenbaum Testifies on Nonproliferation Issues before the Senate Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Financial Management, the Budget, and International Security.
Testimony
6/22/04
Keynote Remarks of Under Secretary Juster at the India-United States Conference on Space Science, Applications and Commerce
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622/04
BIS Publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register Revising Export and Reexport Restrictions on Cuba
6/21/04
Opening Remarks of Under Secretary Juster at the India-United States Conference on Space Science, Applications and Commerce
HTML
5/14/04
General Order Implementing Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Act of 2003 Published in the Federal Register May 14, 2004
pdf | html | FAQs | Implementation Guidance
5/12/04
Opening Remarks of Under Secretary Juster at the United States-China Modern Logistics Conference in Beijing, China
HTML
5/6/04
Suntek Microwave, Inc. and Company President Settle Charges of Illegal Exports
Press Release | Recent Changes to the Denied Persons List
5/6/04
BIS Publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register on Protective Equipment Export License Jurisdiction
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5/4/04
BIS Publishes Final Rule in the Federal Register Correcting the Description
of Certain Precursor Chemicals on the Commerce Control List
Final
Rule
5/4/04
BIS Publishes Rule in the Federal Register Amending the Commerce Control
List to Reflect Changes to the Missile Technology Control Regime Annex
Final
Rule