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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 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.

On September 6, 2024, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the Department of Commerce published a rule in the Federal Register that accidentally contained some errors. This new rule, effective December 27, 2024, corrects those errors related to national security, regional stability, and special reporting/export controls in specific sections of the Export Administration Regulations. The changes involve correcting incorrect citations and redesignating paragraph numbers to ensure the proper application of export control laws, in line with the Export Control Reform Act of 2018.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the U.S. Department of Commerce announced a virtual public briefing on January 15, 2025, for a new rule titled "Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion." This rule adjusts the controls on the export of advanced computing integrated circuits and introduces a new control on AI model weights to protect U.S. national security and foreign policy. People interested in attending must register by 9 a.m. EST on the same day. The rule also includes new license exceptions to help safely export these technologies to approved destinations.

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.

In a new rule, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) removed Sudan from the list of State Sponsors of Terrorism, effective December 14, 2020. This change means Sudan is no longer subject to certain export controls, allowing it to be eligible for more license exceptions. Sudan has been moved from the list of countries supporting terrorism to Country Group B, which makes it easier to export certain U.S. products to Sudan. However, some licensing restrictions remain on specific exports and reexports.

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.

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.

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 Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has updated the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by removing three entities from the Unverified List (UVL) after successful verification of their legitimacy and reliability in the end-use of items covered under the EAR. The entities removed from the UVL include DMA Logistics GmbH in Germany and Integrated Production and Test Engineering (IPTE) in Mexico. This action restores the eligibility of these entities to use license exceptions for exports, reexports, and transfers under the EAR. The rule takes effect on January 11, 2021, and is not considered significant under Executive Orders 13563 and 12866.