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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 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 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 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 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 U.S. Department of Commerce issued an order denying Siddharth Bhatt's export privileges for ten years because he was convicted of illegally trying to export a thermal imaging camera to the UAE without the necessary license. Bhatt, who has addresses in Chicago and Mumbai, was sentenced to probation and fined. The order prohibits him and others acting on his behalf from participating in any transactions involving items subject to export regulations from the U.S. Bhatt can appeal this order within 45 days, but this denial takes immediate effect.

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 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.

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.

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.