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Irma Lizette Trevizo was convicted of conspiring to smuggle firearms and ammunition from the U.S. to Mexico, resulting in a prison sentence and additional penalties. As a result of her conviction, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has decided to deny her the privilege to export goods from the U.S. for ten years, until April 30, 2029. This order also revokes any BIS-issued licenses she held at the time of her conviction. Trevizo has the option to appeal this decision within 45 days of the order being issued.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a final rule amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to clarify the scope of export controls on certain vaccines and medical products. These changes are based on decisions from the Australia Group's June 2019 Plenary meeting. The aim is to ensure greater consistency and harmonization of international export controls, enhancing national security by preventing dual-use items from contributing to the development of chemical or biological weapons. The rule modifies controls on vaccines containing specific biological agents to only require licenses for export to a limited number of countries of concern.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a final rule amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to align with recent decisions made by the Australia Group (AG), a multilateral forum focused on preventing the spread of chemical and biological weapons. These changes include new controls on instruments for peptide synthesis, dipropylamine, and neosaxitoxin, and adjustments to existing controls on botulinum toxins and toxic gas monitors. The rule is effective December 23, 2024, and reflects ongoing international efforts to enhance export controls on items that can potentially be used in weapons programs.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, issued a temporary order to deny export privileges for 180 days to several entities, including Kirill Gordei and Apelsin Logistics Inc. This decision was made because they were involved in shipping U.S. goods to Russia, bypassing U.S. export rules using false documents in collaboration with other companies. The investigation revealed significant and deliberate violations, such as transshipping a Mass Spectrometer and other goods to Russia without the necessary licenses. The order aims to prevent further violations and serves as a warning to others to avoid transactions with these entities.

In a new interim final rule, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced changes to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) regarding advanced computing and semiconductor manufacturing items. These changes include new controls on semiconductor equipment, high bandwidth memory, and software keys. The rule aims to limit specific exports to countries of concern, such as China, due to national security risks. The refinements include foreign direct product rules, license requirements, and clarifications to assist compliance.

Jesse Rodriguez was convicted in 2019 for illegally handling and selling ammunition classified as defense articles. As a result, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has revoked his export privileges for five years, effective until January 16, 2024. This order prohibits Rodriguez from participating in any export-related activities, and it also cautions others against aiding him in such activities. Rodriguez has the option to appeal this decision within 45 days.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a final rule to address national security risks related to connected vehicles, particularly those involving technology designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied by entities in China or Russia. The rule aims to regulate certain software and hardware that enable vehicle connectivity and automated driving systems. It requires vehicle manufacturers and importers to verify their supply chains and submit Declarations of Conformity to confirm compliance, with some options for specific or general authorizations to continue certain transactions otherwise prohibited. The rule is designed to protect U.S. infrastructure from potential threats associated with these technologies.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) under the Department of Commerce is amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) with new rules to enhance national security by regulating the export of advanced computing integrated circuits (ICs). The Interim Final Rule (IFR) introduces new due diligence measures to help foundries and semiconductor companies comply with U.S. export laws, especially concerning ICs sold to countries like China. It updates existing semiconductor export controls and sets reporting requirements, license exceptions, and a framework for realizing transparency between IC designers and manufacturers. Public comments on the rule are invited until March 14, 2025.