“While there is still more work to be done, taken together, these reforms will focus our resources on the threats that matter most, and help us work more effectively with our allies in the field. They’ll bring transparency and coherence to a field of regulation which has long been lacking both. And by enhancing the competitiveness of our manufacturing and technology sectors, they’ll help us not just increase exports and create jobs, but strengthen our national security as well.”
- President Obama, Department of Commerce Annual Export Controls Update Conference, August 30, 2010
PRESIDENT’S EXPORT CONTROL REFORM INITIATIVE
From the ECR Blog
May 22, 2012 - State and Commerce Publish Proposed Rules for Category XIII
The U.S. State Department and U.S. Commerce Department recently published proposed rules for the transition of certain items from Category XIII of the U.S. Munitions List (USML) to the Commerce Control List (CCL). Category XIII items for control refer to “auxiliary military equipment”, and the rules were published on May 18. There will be a 30-day period for public comments that will close on July 2, 2012. The State Department’s USML proposed rule and the Commerce Department’s CCL rule are now available for review.
April 18, 2012 – Departments of Defense and State Delivers 1248 Report to Congress
The Departments of Defense and State delivered a final “1248 Report” to Congress as required by the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2010. The report is an assessment by the U.S. Government regarding the removal of commercial satellites and related components from the U.S. Munitions List and potential impact on U.S. national security. All satellites are statutorily controlled on the U.S. Munitions List per the requirements of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 1999. Legislation will be needed to implement the recommended changes in the report. You can also read the White House Fact Sheet regarding the report.
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April 2012
White House Fact Sheet
July 19, 2011
White House Press Release
August 30, 2010
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