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The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a final rule to update the Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations (CWCR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by adding certain chemical families and an individual chemical to “Schedule 1” of the CWC Annex on Chemicals. These changes reflect decisions made during an international conference and clarify the definition of "production" under the CWCR. The updates ensure the U.S. complies with international obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention, but are not expected to significantly impact U.S. industry due to limited commercial applications of the newly added chemicals.

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) of the Department of Commerce has made changes to the Export Administration Regulations by adding eight entities to the Entity List. These include two entities in Burma, two in China, and four in Russia. This action is taken because these entities are involved in activities opposing U.S. national security or foreign policy interests, such as supporting human rights violations and mass surveillance. As a result, a license will now be required for the export, reexport, or in-country transfer of items to these entities, with applications generally presumed to be denied.

The Sensors and Instrumentation Technical Advisory Committee (SITAC) will have a meeting on March 2, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. via teleconference. During this meeting, there will be a public session that includes welcomes, industry presentations, and new business discussions. Part of the meeting will be closed to the public to discuss sensitive matters related to export controls. The public can attend on a first-come, first-served basis and may submit written statements or present orally if time allows. For more information, contact Yvette Springer.

The Department of Commerce is asking for public feedback on a new information collection process in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This process involves firms wishing to participate in NATO International Bidding, which requires them to be certified as competent. These companies must submit a form (BIS-4023P) along with financial reports and project resumes. The feedback period is open for 60 days, aiming to assess the necessity and efficiency of the information being collected.

The Department of Commerce is seeking comments from the public and other federal agencies on their process of collecting information regarding objections to Section 232 adjustments on imports of steel and aluminum. This feedback will help them determine the necessity and impact of their data collection and find ways to make it more efficient and less burdensome. Citizens are encouraged to submit comments by April 1, 2025, and can do so via the provided email addresses. The information collected is used to evaluate national security considerations related to these imports.

In response to the military coup in Burma, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is enforcing tougher export controls on sensitive goods sent to Burma's military and security services. Effective immediately, BIS will mostly deny licenses for exporting or reexporting certain items to Burmese defense and security sectors. Additionally, they have suspended some previously available export license exceptions for items going to Burma. This action aims to hold those responsible for the coup accountable.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a new rule adding 16 entities to the Entity List because they are involved in activities against U.S. national security or foreign policy interests. These entities, mostly located in China and a couple in Singapore, are contributing to the development of advanced computing technology that could be used for military and surveillance purposes. As a result, they are now subject to additional licensing requirements for exporting, reexporting, or transferring items covered by U.S. regulations. This rule is effective from January 16, 2025, and was enacted without a prior proposal due to its relevance to national security.

On February 11, 2025, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) will implement a rule to correct license requirements for certain advanced computing integrated circuits under Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 3A090. This correction revises previous requirements from a rule issued on January 16, 2025, ensuring appropriate measures are in place for controlling these exports. Comments on this correction must be submitted by March 14, 2025. The rule adjusts which entities must provide data to BIS and specifies when worldwide license requirements apply, focusing on structures and performance metrics for integrated circuits.

The Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security is seeking public comments on information collection related to the Chemical Weapons Convention. This proposed collection aims to gather data from facilities producing or managing chemicals listed under the Convention. The information collection intends to fulfill obligations under international treaties and enhance regulation compliance. Comments from the public will help assess the practicality and refine the methodology of this data gathering, which is mandatory for certain businesses.