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Daniel Ray Lane was convicted of selling sanctioned Iranian oil to China, violating U.S. laws, and sentenced to 45 months in prison. As a consequence, the Bureau of Industry and Security has denied his export privileges for 10 years, effective immediately and lasting until June 11, 2034, and has revoked any licenses he had. The order prohibits Lane, and anyone acting on his behalf, from participating in any transactions involving U.S. exports. Lane has the right to appeal this decision within 45 days.

The U.S. Department of Commerce is investigating how importing copper affects national security. This investigation, initiated under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, covers all forms of copper, including raw copper, alloys, and scrap. The public is invited to submit comments, data, and other relevant information by April 1, 2025. The department is particularly interested in insights on the copper demand for defense and infrastructure, domestic production capabilities, and the influence of foreign suppliers and trade practices.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has started an investigation to examine how imports of timber, lumber, and related products affect national security. This investigation is being conducted under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended. The Department of Commerce is asking for public comments, data, and analyses on the investigation, with a focus on issues like the demand and supply of timber and lumber, foreign supply chains, trade practices, and potential measures to enhance national security. Comments must be submitted by April 1, 2025, through the federal portal, with specific instructions for submitting confidential information.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has revised the Export Administration Regulations by adding 13 entities to the Entity List, which includes organizations acting against the national security interests of the U.S., from countries like Burma, China, and Pakistan. This amendment primarily targets entities tied to military modernization and human rights abuses. As a consequence, these entities now have stricter requirements for licenses on exports and transfers. Additionally, the rule corrects minor errors and offers transitional provisions for items already in transit.

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 document is a notice from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Industry and Security Bureau regarding the modification of a Temporary Denial Order (TDO) against Azur Air. The Bureau has granted a request to update the address of Azur Air to their office in Krasnoyarsk, Russia. This updated order restricts Azur Air from participating in transactions involving U.S. exported items due to violations involving reexport activities. These restrictions will remain in effect until September 20, 2025, unless renewed, and Azur Air may appeal the order.

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) is asking for public comments about how the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) affects commercial chemical activities in 2024. The CWC is an international treaty that limits the production and use of certain dangerous chemicals, aiming to prevent chemical weapons. BIS is interested in whether these rules harm U.S. chemical, biotech, and pharma companies. Comments should include both numbers and descriptions of any impact and are due by January 8, 2025.

The Department of Commerce is inviting public comments about its information collection activities, which are under review as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The goal is to gather feedback on whether these collections are necessary, accurate, and not too burdensome. These information collections relate to exclusions from national security-related import adjustments on steel and aluminum as per Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, and comments must be submitted by April 1, 2025. Comments will be part of public records and help evaluate the practical utility and cost impact of the collection process.

The Department of Commerce, through the Bureau of Industry and Security, has issued a notice certifying that the systems to process and collect tariffs on aluminum and steel imports into the United States are adequate. This follows the President's Proclamations on February 10, 2025, which adjusted the import duties on these materials. The certifications confirm that the necessary processes are effectively in place to handle tariff revenue for both steel and aluminum, ensuring compliance with the new import duties set by the proclamations.