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University of Kentucky Publishes Export, Sanctions Compliance Guidance
October 24, 2024 |Other U.S.

The University of Kentucky this week launched a new site to provide export control and sanctions guidance to students, researchers and other members of the school, warning that there are “severe consequences to noncompliance,” including fines and possible prison time. The site covers the basics of export controls, including which countries are subject to embargoes; research guidance; information on international shipping, travel and collaboration; compliance training; a set of FAQs; and more.

State Dept. Approves Military Sale to Japan
October 22, 2024 |Other U.S.

The State Department approved a possible military sale to Japan for $360 million of "Rolling Airframe Missile Block 2B Tactical Missiles" and related equipment, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said last week. The principal contractor will be RTX Corp.

State Dept. Approves Military Sale to Netherlands
October 21, 2024 |Other U.S.

The State Department approved a possible military sale to the Netherlands for $1.42 billion of radio equipment and related equipment, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said last week. The principal contractor will be L3Harris Global Communications.

BIS Issues Correction to Rule That Codified VSD Policies
October 17, 2024 |Other U.S.

The Bureau of Industry and Security issued a minor correction this week to a September final rule that codified a range of recent updates to its administrative enforcement policies, including how the agency resolves voluntary self-disclosures and how it assesses penalty amounts (see 2409120017). BIS said that rule “contained an error in an amendatory instruction” that incorrectly revised wording in the wrong paragraph. “This document corrects that error,” BIS said. The changes take effect Oct. 17.

BIS Seeking New Members for Emerging Tech TAC
October 17, 2024 |Other U.S.

The Bureau of Industry and Security is “actively recruiting” members to join its Emerging Technology Technical Advisory Committee, Tara Gonzalez, a BIS senior policy adviser, said on LinkedIn this week. The committee gives feedback and recommendations to BIS as the agency pursues new controls on emerging dual-use technologies. BIS formally solicited new members for its various TACs in April, and those applications were due June 11 (see 2404110005).

USDA Certifies Export Inspection Services of Alabama, Washington Agencies
October 11, 2024 |Other U.S.

A notice published by USDA this week certifies that the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries and the Washington State Department of Agriculture are “meeting the criteria” to carry out official grain export inspection services at ports within their states. The certification, made under the U.S. Grain Standards Act, lasts through 2027. USDA also announced the designation or renewal of other official agencies that are authorized to provide “official services at locations other than export port locations.”