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The U.S. Department of Commerce has extended the Temporary Denial Order (TDO) against Siberian Airlines, also known as S7 Airlines, for another year. This decision is due to ongoing violations of U.S. export regulations by the airline, involving the operation of airplanes into Russia without proper authorization. The measure aims to prevent further violations, warn companies and individuals about dealing with Siberian Airlines, and uphold stringent export controls related to Russia's use of certain technologies. Siberian Airlines may appeal this order, and the Commerce Department can request further renewals of the TDO.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has revoked the export privileges of Issam Hamade for 10 years, until April 27, 2030, due to his conviction for conspiracy to export parts and technology to Lebanon without the necessary licenses. This conviction was connected to the illegal export of technology potentially used in unmanned aerial vehicles for Hizballah. Under this order, Hamade and anyone acting on his behalf are prohibited from engaging in transactions involving items subject to export regulations. Hamade is also given the right to appeal the decision within 45 days.

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.

The Materials and Equipment Technical Advisory Committee is scheduled to have a meeting on March 11, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time through teleconference. The meeting will have both open and closed sessions. During the open session, there will be remarks from senior management, and reports by working groups and regime representatives. The closed session will involve discussions about sensitive matters related to export controls. To participate in the open session or submit inquiries, interested individuals must contact Ms. Yvette Springer by March 4, 2021. The closed portion of the meeting is restricted to protect pre-decisional information and export control policy deliberations.

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.

Derby Clerfe was convicted of conspiring to illegally export handguns from the United States to Haiti without proper licenses. As a result, the U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to deny Clerfe's export privileges for two years and revoke any related licenses. Additionally, others are prohibited from assisting Clerfe in acquiring or handling export-controlled items. Clerfe has the option to appeal this order within 45 days.

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.

Fahad Saleem Kharbey was convicted in a U.S. District Court for unlawfully exporting firearms and magazines to Dubai without a license. As a result, the U.S. Department of Commerce has denied his export privileges for seven years, until May 31, 2026. This means he cannot participate in or benefit from any export activities and others are also prohibited from exporting to him. Kharbey can appeal this order within 45 days.

The Department of Commerce is submitting a request for review and approval of an information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This request extends an existing information collection related to the transfer of export licenses under specific circumstances, such as company mergers. The collection ensures that the new license holders comply with export rules and is vital for maintaining accountability. The public is invited to comment within 30 days, and more information can be found on www.reginfo.gov.

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.