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📊Notice of Emerging Technology Advisory Committee Meeting by Commerce

The Emerging Technology Technical Advisory Committee (ETTAC) advises and assists the Secretary of Commerce and other Federal officials on matters related to export control policies; the ETTAC will meet to review and discuss these matters. The meeting will be partially closed to the public pursuant to the exemptions under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and the Government in the Sunshine Act.

🏭Bureau of Industry and Security Information Collection Notice

The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

🚫Analysis of Export Privilege Denial for Sergey Karpushkin

The regulatory notice addresses the denial of export privileges to Sergey Karpushkin following his conviction for conspiracy related to purchasing metal products from a sanctioned source. The order stipulates a ten-year prohibition on engaging in export-related activities for Karpushkin and outlines obligations for others regarding trade activities related to him.

🚫Order Denies Export Privileges After Conviction

The Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security issues an order denying export privileges to Osmani Valdivia Perez following his conviction for exporting stolen vessel parts. This order prohibits involvement in any related transactions for seven years, impacting compliance practices across businesses engaged in export.

🔒Export Privileges Denied for Steve Trevino Following Conviction

The Department of Commerce issued a ruling denying Steve Trevino's export privileges for ten years after his conviction for smuggling firearms from the U.S. to Mexico. The order prohibits him and associated parties from participating in export transactions and mandates that relevant licenses be revoked, emphasizing compliance with export regulations.

💻Request for Comments on National Security and Semiconductor Imports

The Secretary of Commerce initiated an investigation to determine the effects on the national security of imports of semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment (SME), and their derivative products. This investigation has been initiated under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended. Interested parties are invited to submit written comments, data, analyses, or other information pertinent to the investigation to the Department of Commerce's (Department) Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security. This notice identifies issues on which the Department is especially interested in obtaining the public's views.

🏗️Certification of Tariff Processing Systems on Steel and Aluminum

On February 10, 2025, the President issued Proclamations 10895 "Adjusting Imports of Aluminum into The United States" (Aluminum Proclamation), and 10896 "Adjusting Imports of Steel into the United States" (Steel Proclamation), imposing specified rates of duty on imports of aluminum and steel, respectively (collectively, the Proclamations). The Proclamations also required the Secretary of Commerce to certify that adequate systems are in place to fully, efficiently, and expediently process and collect tariff revenue for covered articles. This notice certifies that adequate systems are in place to fully, efficiently, and expediently process and collect tariff revenue for covered articles for both steel and aluminum.

🏗️Request for Public Comments on Copper Imports and National Security

The Secretary of Commerce has initiated an investigation to determine the effects on U.S. national security of imports of copper in all forms, including, but not limited to, raw mined copper; copper concentrates; refined copper; copper alloys; scrap copper; and derivative products. This investigation has been initiated under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended. Interested parties are invited to submit written comments, data, analyses, or other information pertinent to the investigation to the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security. This notice identifies issues on which the Department is especially interested in obtaining the public's views.

🚫Temporary Denial of Export Privileges - Key Regulatory Update

The Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security issued an order temporarily denying export privileges for several companies engaged in facilitating the transshipment of U.S.-origin goods to Russia. This action follows their involvement in circumventing export controls, emphasizing the necessity for businesses to adhere to strict compliance with U.S. export regulations.

⚖️Implications of Export Privilege Denial for Businesses and Compliance