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  • 2024-28270 — Foreign-Produced Direct Product Rule Additions, and Refinements to Controls for Advanced Computing and Semiconductor Manufacturing Items
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 96790
    Reading Time:about 3 hours

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is making new rules about selling high-tech items, like computers and chips, to certain countries because they want to keep these items safe. They're adding more checks and rules to make sure these items don't go to places or people who could use them in ways that aren't safe.

  • 2020-27754 — Commerce Control List: Clarifications to the Scope of Export Control Classification Number 1C991 To Reflect Decisions Adopted at the June 2019 Australia Group Plenary Meeting
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 944
    Reading Time:about 27 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The rules about sending some vaccines and medical things to other countries are being changed to help keep the world safe from bad uses, like making dangerous weapons. This means only a few countries need special permission to get these items, making it clearer and safer for everyone.

  • 2025-00711 — Implementation of Additional Due Diligence Measures for Advanced Computing Integrated Circuits; Amendments and Clarifications; and Extension of Comment Period
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 5298
    Reading Time:about 2 hours

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. is making new rules to check and control where special computer parts can be sold, to keep the country safe. They want people to talk about these rules until March 14, 2025, and make sure everyone is doing the right thing when making and selling these parts.

  • 2024-30425 — Implementation of Certain Australia Group Decisions
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 104408
    Reading Time:about 54 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The America group is updating some rules to stop bad guys from making dangerous things with certain chemicals and tools. They're changing these rules so everyone knows exactly what's allowed and what's not.

  • 2025-02455 — Order Temporarily Denying Export Privileges
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9305
    Reading Time:about 17 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government told some people and companies they can't send things out of the country for a while because they tried to sneak U.S. stuff to Russia using sneaky paperwork, and this is a big "no" so others know not to do it too.