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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.

The Regulations and Procedures Technical Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on March 9, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time via teleconference. The Committee advises the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration on matters related to the Export Administration Regulations, and the meeting will be divided into an open session and a closed session. The open session will cover topics like regulations updates and working group reports, and it is open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Members of the public can present oral statements or submit written statements before or after the meeting, and for more information, they can contact Yvette Springer.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a final rule adding 70 entities to the Entity List. These entities are located in China, Iran, Pakistan, South Africa, and the UAE and have been identified as acting against the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States. The entities listed will require a license for all items subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and such applications will be presumed denied. Additionally, four existing entries are being modified on the Entity List, affecting entries under France, Iran, Senegal, and the United Kingdom.

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 Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, issued a temporary order to deny export privileges for 180 days to several entities, including Kirill Gordei and Apelsin Logistics Inc. This decision was made because they were involved in shipping U.S. goods to Russia, bypassing U.S. export rules using false documents in collaboration with other companies. The investigation revealed significant and deliberate violations, such as transshipping a Mass Spectrometer and other goods to Russia without the necessary licenses. The order aims to prevent further violations and serves as a warning to others to avoid transactions with these entities.

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 Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), under the Department of Commerce, has released a rule as part of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. This rule introduces new license requirements and restrictions on U.S. persons engaging in activities related to military-intelligence end uses and end users, and clarifies existing export regulations, even when certain items are not traditionally covered by these rules. It aims to prevent circumvention of these regulations and broadens the scope of activities concerning chemical and biological weapons, as well as certain rocket systems and unmanned aerial vehicles. Additionally, the rule strengthens controls over entities at risk of diverting items to restricted military-intelligence uses, enhancing national security protections.

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.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) under the Department of Commerce is amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) with new rules to enhance national security by regulating the export of advanced computing integrated circuits (ICs). The Interim Final Rule (IFR) introduces new due diligence measures to help foundries and semiconductor companies comply with U.S. export laws, especially concerning ICs sold to countries like China. It updates existing semiconductor export controls and sets reporting requirements, license exceptions, and a framework for realizing transparency between IC designers and manufacturers. Public comments on the rule are invited until March 14, 2025.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) within the Department of Commerce has issued a final rule that amends the Export Administration Regulations by adding 12 new entities to the Entity List. These entities, primarily from China and one from Taiwan, are suspected of activities that go against U.S. national security and foreign policy interests, such as supporting military modernization efforts with the use of advanced artificial intelligence and supercomputing technologies. This amendment requires a specific license for any exports, reexports, or in-country transfers involving these entities, with a general policy of denying these licenses. The rule became effective on March 25, 2025.