🌍Impact of Relaxed Export Controls for Businesses in Syria
In this final rule, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) makes changes to the Syria export control measures under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), consistent with Executive Order (E.O.) 14312, Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions, which directed the removal of sanctions on Syria. This final rule relaxes the EAR's existing restrictions on exports and reexports to Syria of items subject to the EAR by making the following changes: revising certain restrictive license application review policies that had applied to most items subject to the EAR to be more favorable; expanding existing license exceptions to apply to Syria; and adding new license exceptions for Syria, including for EAR99 items.
Learn More📊BIS Information Collection Notice
The Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security seeks public comments on its information collection request related to program evaluations. This initiative aims to gather feedback from businesses about export control seminars, allowing for enhancements to support the exporting community. Comments are welcomed via federal guidelines to improve program relevance and quality.
Learn More🛡️Notice of ISTAC Meeting on Export Control Policies
The Information Systems Technical Advisory Committee (ISTAC) advises and assists the Secretary of Commerce and other Federal officials on matters related to export control policies; the ISTAC will meet on August 27-28, 2025, to review and discuss these matters. This 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.
Learn More🛡️30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection for Defense Trade
The Department of State has submitted the information collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this Notice is to allow 30 days for public comment.
Learn More📊Notice of Sensors and Instrumentation Advisory Committee Meeting
The Sensors and Instrumentation Technical Advisory Committee (SITAC) advises and assists the Secretary of Commerce and other Federal officials on matters related to export control policies; the SITAC 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.
Learn More🚫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.
Learn More📦Meeting Notice for the Materials and Equipment Technical Advisory Committee
The Materials and Equipment Technical Advisory Committee (METAC) advises and assists the Secretary of Commerce and other Federal officials on matters related to export control policies; the METAC 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.
Learn More✈️Temporary Denial Order Against Aviastar—Business Implications
The Department of Commerce, through the Bureau of Industry and Security, has renewed a temporary denial of export privileges to Aviastar—TU due to ongoing violations of export regulations. This order seeks to prevent imminent violations and restrict U.S. businesses from engaging in transactions with Aviastar, significantly impacting compliance and trade in the aviation sector.
Learn More✈️Temporary Denial Order for ExHigh Air Space
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security has issued a Temporary Denial Order against ExHigh Air Space Ltd., Geoffrey Chune Omariba, and Nader Ali Saboori Haghighi due to illegal attempts to export controlled aircraft parts to Russia, demonstrating significant regulatory compliance issues and potential violations of export regulations.
Learn More💻New Export Control Measures for Advanced Computing Integrated Circuits
On January 16, 2025, BIS published in the Federal Register an interim final rule (IFR), "Implementation of Additional Due Diligence Measures for Advanced Computing Integrated Circuits; Amendments and Clarifications; and Extension of Comment Period" (January 16 IFR). This rule revises Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 3A090 to correct this ECCN's license requirement added in the January 16 IFR.
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