Federal Regulations of Export Control

There are three primary sets of regulations governing the export, re-export, and deemed export of defense articles, defense services, and certain technologies and associated technical data. The table below provides an outline of the various federal agencies and departments that are involved in the development, implementation, and oversight of export control laws and regulations.

Technologies with
Military & Space Applications
Items with Commercial &
Military Applications
Economic Sanctions &
Embargo 啵啵直播秀s
Legislation
Legislation
US Department US Department
US Agency US Agency
Agency's Regulation Agency's Regulation
Regulation's Subject & Regulation's Subject
Subject鈥檚 List Subject鈥檚 List

Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

The Department of Commerce鈥檚 Bureau of Industry and Security is responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The EAR regulates the export, re-export, and deemed export of certain items, software, technologies, and information that are considered "dual-use" which are those having both military and commercial applications. The EAR's dual-use items, software, technologies, and related information are identified on the Commerce Control List (CCL).

EAR Code of Federal Regulations (15 C.F.R. 搂730 et seq.)

15 CFR 730 鈥 General Information
15 CFR 736 鈥 General Prohibitions
15 CFR 738 鈥 Commerce Control List Overview and the Country Chart
15 CFR 740 鈥 License Exceptions
15 CFR 746 鈥 Embargoes and Other Special Controls
15 CFR 748 鈥 Application Classification Advisory and License
15 CFR 758 鈥 Export Clearance Requirements
15 CFR 762 鈥 Recordkeeping
15 CFR 772 鈥 Definitions of Terms
15 CFR 774 鈥 The Commerce Control List

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

The Department of State鈥檚 Directorate of Defense Trade Controls is responsible for regulating defense articles, defense services, and related technical data as listed on the U.S. Munitions List (USML). These items and services are "specifically designed", developed, configured, or modified for military applications as defined in 22 CFR 120.41.

ITAR Code of Federal Regulations (22 C.F.R. 搂120 et seq.)

22 CFR 120 鈥 Purpose and Definitions
22 CFR 121 鈥 The United States Munitions List
22 CFR 123 鈥 Licenses for the Export of Defense Articles
22 CFR 124 鈥 Agreements, Off-Shore Procurement and Other Defense Services
22 CFR 125 鈥 Licenses for the Export of Technical Data and Classified Defense Articles
22 CFR 126 鈥 General Policies and Provisions
22 CFR 127 鈥 Violations and Penalties

Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)

The Department of the Treasury administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions through the Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC"). The sanctions imposed against foreign nations are in support of U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives. O F A C also maintains a list of individuals (Specially Designated Nationals - SDN) and entities owned or controlled by, or acting on behalf of, the sanctioned countries. U.S. persons are generally prohibited from dealing with individuals and companies named on the SDN list.

OFAC Regulations and Sanctions 啵啵直播秀s (31 C.F.R. 搂500 et seq.)

(See page 鈥淚nternational Collaborations鈥 for information on OFAC鈥檚 sanction programs)

Other U.S. Agencies, Departments and Regulations

  • U.S. Department of Homeland Security
  • U.S. Department of Justice
  • U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
  • U.S. Chemical Weapons Convention
  • U.S. Customs Regulations
  • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency