Proposed Rules
Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Revision of U.S. Munitions List Category XVI
As part of the President’s Export Control Reform effort, the Department of State proposes to amend the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to revise Category XVI (nuclear weapons related articles) of the U.S. Munitions List (USML).The Department of State will accept comments on this proposed rule until March 18, 2013.
To review the Federal Register Notice click here click here (PDF, 231KB).
Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Revision of U.S. Munitions List Category IV
As part of the President’s Export Control Reform effort, the Department of State proposes to amend the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to revise Category IV (launch vehicles, guided missiles, ballistic missiles, rockets, torpedoes, bombs, and mines) of the U.S. Munitions List (USML) to describe more precisely the articles warranting control on the USML. The Department of State will accept comments on this proposed rule until March 18, 2013.
To review the Federal Register Notice click here click here (PDF, 234KB).
Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Revision of U.S. Munitions List Category XI and Definition for "Equipment"
As part of the President's Export Control Reform effort, the Department of State proposes to amend the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to revise Category XI (military electronics) of the U.S. Munitions List (USML) to describe more precisely the articles warranting control on the USML and to provide a definition for "equipment." The revisions contained in this rule are part of the Department of State's retrospective plan under E.O. 13563 completed on August 17, 2011. The Department of State's full plan can be accessed at http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/181028.pdf. The Department of State will accept comments on this proposed rule until January 28, 2013.
To review the Federal Register Notice click here click here (PDF, 269KB).
To review public comments received click here (PDF, 6.8MB).
Export Control Reform Transition Plan
As part of the President’s export control reform initiative, the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) seeks public comment on the proposed implementation plan for defense articles and defense services that will transition from the jurisdiction of the Department of State to the Department of Commerce. The intent of this plan is to provide a clear description of DDTC’s proposed policies and procedures for the transition of items to the jurisdiction of the Department of Commerce. The revisions to this rule are part of the Department of State’s retrospective plan under E.O. 13563 completed on August 17, 2011. The Department of State’s full plan can be accessed at http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/181028.pdf.
To review the Federal Register Notice click here click here (PDF, 206KB).
To review public comments received click here (PDF, 2.3MB).
Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Definition of "Specially Designed"
As part of the President’s Export Control Reform effort, the Department of State proposes to amend the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to define the term, "specially designed". The revisions to this rule are part of the Department of State’s retrospective plan under E.O. 13563 completed on August 17, 2011. The Department of State’s full plan can be accessed at http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/181028.pdf. Comments are due by August 03, 2012.
To review the Federal Register Notice click here click here (PDF, 215KB).
To review public comments received click here (PDF, 8.3MB).
Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Revision of U.S. Munitions List Category IX
As part of the President’s Export Control Reform effort, the Department of State proposes to amend the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to revise Category IX (military training equipment) of the U.S. Munitions List (USML) to describe more precisely the materials warranting control on the USML. The revisions to this rule are part of the Department of State’s retrospective plan under E.O. 13563 completed on August 17, 2011. The Department of State’s full plan can be accessed at http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/181028.pdf. Comments are due by July 30, 2012.
To review the Federal Register Notice click here click here (PDF, 222KB).
To review public comments received click here (PDF, 507KB).
Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Revision of U.S. Munitions List Category X
As part of the President's Export Control Reform effort, the Department of State proposes to amend the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to revise Category X (personal protective equipment and shelters) of the U.S. Munitions List (USML) to describe more precisely the articles warranting control on the USML. Comments are due by July 23, 2012.
To review the Federal Register Notice click here click here (PDF, 204KB).
To review public comments received click here (PDF, 1.19MB).
Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Revision of U.S. Munitions List Category XIII
As part of the President's Export Control Reform effort, the Department of State proposes to amend the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to revise Category XIII (materials and miscellaneous articles) of the U.S. Munitions List (USML) to describe more precisely the articles warranting control on the USML. Comments are due by July 2, 2012.
To review the Federal Register Notice click here (PDF, 244KB).
To review public comments received click here (PDF, 1.6MB).
Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Revision of U.S. Munitions List Category V
As part of the President's Export Control Reform effort, the Department of State proposes to amend the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to revise Category V (explosives and energetic materials, propellants, incendiary agents, and their constituents) of the U.S. Munitions List (USML) to describe more precisely the articles warranting control on the USML. Comments are due by June 18, 2012.
To review the Federal Register Notice click here (PDF, 255KB).
To review public comments received click here (PDF, 1.15MB).
Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Revision of U.S. Munitions List Category XX
As part of the President's Export Control Reform effort, the Department of State proposes to amend the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to revise Category XX (submersible vessels and related articles) of the U.S. Munitions List (USML). Comments are due by February 6, 2012.
To review the Federal Register Notice click here (PDF, 150KB).
To review public comments received click here (PDF, 497KB).
Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Revision of U.S. Munitions List Category VI
As part of the President's Export Control Reform effort, the Department of State proposes to amend the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to revise Category VI (surface vessels of war and special naval equipment) of the U.S. Munitions List (USML) to describe more precisely the combatant vessels and other naval equipment warranting control on the USML. Comments are due by February 6, 2012.
To review the Federal Register Notice click here (PDF, 149KB).
To review public comments received click here (PDF, 2MB).
Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Registration and Licensing of Brokers, Brokering Activities, and Related Provisions
The Department of State proposes to amend part 129 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) relating to brokers and brokering activities. Amendments are also to be made to related provisions of the ITAR. The proposed revisions are intended to clarify registration requirements, the scope of brokering activities, prior approval requirements and exemptions, procedures for obtaining prior approval and guidance, and reporting and recordkeeping of such activities. Conforming and technical changes would be made to other parts of the ITAR that affect export as well as brokering activities. Comments are due by February 17, 2012.
To review the Federal Register Notice click here (PDF, 182KB).
To review public comments received click here (PDF, 8.4MB).
Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Revision of U.S. Munitions List Category VII
As part of the President's Export Control Reform effort, the Department of State proposes to amend the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to revise Category VII (ground vehicles) of the U.S. Munitions List (USML) to describe more precisely the military ground vehicles warranting control on the USML. The Department of State will accept comments on this proposed rule until January 20, 2012.
To review the Federal Register Notice click here (PDF, 152KB).
To review public comments received click here (PDF, 366KB).
Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Establishment of U.S. Munitions List Category XIX for Gas Turbine Engines
As part of the President's Export Control Reform effort, the Department of State proposes to amend the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to establish Category XIX of the U.S. Munitions List (USML) to describe gas turbine engines and associated equipment warranting control on the USML. The Department of State will accept comments on this proposed rule until January 20, 2012.
To review the Federal Register Notice click here (PDF, 154KB).
To review public comments received click here (PDF, 5.5MB).
Implementation of Defense Trade Cooperation Treaties
The Department of State is proposing to amend the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to implement the Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty between the United States and Australia and the Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty between the United States and the United Kingdom, and identify via a supplement the defense articles and defense services that may not be exported pursuant to the Treaties. Additionally, the Department of State proposes to amend the section pertaining to the Canadian exemption to reference the new supplement, and, with regard to Congressional certification, the Department of State proposes to add Israel to the list of countries and entities that have a shorter certification time period and a higher dollar value reporting threshold. Comments will be accepted until December 22, 2011.
To review the Federal Register Notice click here (PDF, 225KB).
To review public comments received click here (PDF, 3.7MB).
Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Revision of U.S. Munitions List Category VIII
As part of the President's Export Control Reform effort, the Department of State proposes to amend the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to revise Category VIII (aircraft and related articles) of the U.S. Munitions List (USML) to describe more precisely the military aircraft and related defense articles warranting control on the USML. The Department of State will accept comments on this proposed rule until December 22, 2011.
To review the Federal Register Notice click here (PDF, 165KB).
To review public comments received click here (PDF, 12MB).