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Jesse Rodriguez was convicted in 2019 for illegally handling and selling ammunition classified as defense articles. As a result, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has revoked his export privileges for five years, effective until January 16, 2024. This order prohibits Rodriguez from participating in any export-related activities, and it also cautions others against aiding him in such activities. Rodriguez has the option to appeal this decision within 45 days.

The Transportation and Related Equipment Technical Advisory Committee is hosting a meeting on March 10, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. EST via teleconference. This meeting will cover technical questions about export controls for transportation and related equipment. The meeting has both open and closed sessions, with the open portion accessible to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Public participants can submit written statements or present orally, and should contact Ms. Yvette Springer for access. Some parts of the meeting will be closed off due to sensitive topics about export control policies.

The Emerging Technology Technical Advisory Committee (ETTAC) will hold a meeting on March 10, 2025, to discuss export control policies and provide advice to the Secretary of Commerce and other federal officials. Part of the meeting will be open to the public, while the remainder will be closed to safeguard sensitive information. The open session will feature working group reports, industry presentations, and open discussions. The public can join the open session via teleconference or in person, though space is limited.

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.

The Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security is asking for public comments on an investigation into how importing semiconductors and their manufacturing equipment affects national security. This investigation, begun on April 1, 2025, under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, looks into things like domestic demand, foreign supply, and trade impacts. People interested in giving feedback have until May 7, 2025, to submit their thoughts through the federal rulemaking portal. The department is especially keen on insights related to current trade policies, foreign competition, and the feasibility of boosting U.S. production.

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 Bureau of Industry and Security, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is updating the Export Administration Regulations to impose new restrictions on certain biotechnology equipment. This interim final rule targets equipment, such as flow cytometers and mass spectrometers, used in advanced biotechnology, which could pose national security risks if misused. These regulations come into effect on January 16, 2025, and they also invite the public to comment on the new measures by March 17, 2025. The rule aims to prevent these technologies from being used in ways that could threaten U.S. security while still allowing for their beneficial use in fields like health and environmental science.

The Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) implemented new export control rules to manage the global distribution of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models and computing technologies. These rules introduce tighter controls on exporting certain AI model weights and advanced computing chips to protect national security. The measures include new licensing requirements, exceptions, and procedures for companies to follow when exporting these technologies. Additionally, BIS aims to balance securing these technologies with allowing their beneficial uses, ensuring that they are shared responsibly and securely.

The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued an order denying the export privileges of Joel Alejandro Garza-Corona following his conviction for smuggling ammunition from the U.S. to Mexico without authorization. As a result, Garza-Corona is prohibited until February 2031 from participating in any activities related to the export of items from the U.S. This order also impacts any licenses he had at the time of his conviction, which will be revoked. The order is immediately effective, and Garza-Corona has the right to appeal within 45 days.

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.