Review of Controls for Certain Emerging Technologies

by the Industry and Security Bureau on 11/19/2018.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) controls the export of dual-use and less sensitive military items through the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), including the Commerce Control List (CCL). As controls on exports of technology are a key component of the effort to protect sensitive U.S. technology, many sensitive technologies are...

Introduction to the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions-Fall 2018

by the Regulatory Information Service Center on 11/16/2018.

Publication of the Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions and the Regulatory Plan represent key components of the regulatory planning mechanism prescribed in Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' Executive Order 13771, ``Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs,'' January 30, 2017, and Executive...

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

by the Defense Department on 10/29/2018.

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Defense Logistics Agency announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including...

Transportation and Related Equipment Technical Advisory Committee; Notice of Partially Closed Meeting

by the Industry and Security Bureau on 10/26/2018.

Wassenaar Arrangement 2017 Plenary Agreements Implementation

by the Industry and Security Bureau on 10/24/2018.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) maintains, as part of its Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Commerce Control List (CCL), which identifies certain items subject to Department of Commerce jurisdiction. This final rule revises the CCL, as well as corresponding parts of the EAR, to implement changes made to the Wassenaar...

Regulations and Procedures Technical Advisory Committee; Notice of Partially Closed Meeting

by the Industry and Security Bureau on 10/23/2018.

Materials Technical Advisory Committee; Notice of Partially Closed Meeting

by the Industry and Security Bureau on 10/23/2018.

60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Brokering Prior Approval (License)

by the State Department on 10/16/2018.

The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. 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 60 days for public...

Determination and Temporary Provisions Pertaining to a Pilot Program To Review Certain Transactions Involving Foreign Persons and Critical Technologies

by the Treasury Department on 10/11/2018.

This interim rule sets forth the scope of, and procedures for, a pilot program of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS, or the Committee) under section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended by the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 (FIRRMA). Pursuant to section 1727(c) of FIRRMA,...

Provisions Pertaining to Certain Investments in the United States by Foreign Persons

by the Treasury Department on 10/11/2018.

This interim rule sets forth amendments to the regulations in part 800 of 31 CFR that implement, and make updates consistent with, certain provisions of the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 (FIRRMA). Among other things, this interim rule implements certain provisions of FIRRMA that became immediately effective upon its...

Organization

by the State Department on 10/10/2018.

The Department of State (the Department) updates and revises the rules that set forth its organization, rules of procedure, place at which the public may obtain forms, and its substantive rules of general applicability.

Regulatory Reform Revisions to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations

by the State Department on 10/04/2018.

In response to public comments, the Department of State removes certain notification requirements from the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and revises several entries on the United States Munitions List to remove items that do not warrant continued inclusion. Specifically, this rule adds notes to USML Category IV and V, revises control...

Order Temporarily Denying Export Privileges

by the Industry and Security Bureau on 10/02/2018.

Sensors and Instrumentation Technical Advisory Committee; Notice of Partially Closed Meeting

by the Industry and Security Bureau on 10/01/2018.

Transportation and Related Equipment Technical Advisory Committee; Notice of Partially Closed Meeting

by the Industry and Security Bureau on 08/31/2018.

Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations Based on the 2017 Missile Technology Control Regime Plenary Agreements

by the Industry and Security Bureau on 08/30/2018.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to reflect changes to the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Annex that were agreed to by MTCR member countries at the October 2017 Plenary in Dublin, Ireland, and the May 2017 Technical Experts Meeting (TEM) in Stockholm, Sweden. This final...

Regulations and Procedures Technical Advisory Committee; Notice of Partially Closed Meeting

by the Industry and Security Bureau on 08/30/2018.

Materials Technical Advisory Committee; Notice of Partially Closed Meeting

by the Industry and Security Bureau on 08/23/2018.

30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Statement of Political Contributions, Fees, and Commissions Relating to Sales of Defense Articles and Defense Services

by the State Department on 08/15/2018.

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...

Commerce Control List: Request for Comments Regarding Controls on Certain Spraying or Fogging Systems and “Parts” and “Components” Therefor

by the Industry and Security Bureau on 08/13/2018.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Department of Commerce, maintains the Export Administration Regulations, including the Commerce Control List (CCL). Certain items identified on the CCL are controlled for chemical/biological (CB) reasons, because they are identified on one of the common control lists maintained by the Australia Group...