U.S. implementation of 2022 Wassenaar Arrangement decisions
Request for comments on license exception eligibility for certain supersonic aero gas turbine engine component technology
Request for comments on license exception eligibility
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the U.S. Department of Commerce released for publication in the Federal Register an interim final rule implementing 2022 Wassenaar Arrangement decisions, with a request for comments on license exception eligibility for certain supersonic aero gas turbine engine component technology.
The interim final rule [PDF 773 KB] (272 pages) explains that:
- BIS maintains, as part of its Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Commerce Control List (CCL), which identifies certain items subject to Department of Commerce jurisdiction.
- During the December 2022 Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls for Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies (WA) Plenary meeting, participating states of the WA made certain decisions affecting the WA dual-use and munitions control lists, which BIS is now implementing via amendments to the CCL.
- BIS seeks comments on restricting strategic trade authorization (STA) eligibility for countries in EAR Country Group A:5 of certain technology for the development of supersonic aero gas turbine engine components controlled under ECCN 9E003.k, formerly controlled under ECCN 9E001 as part of its ongoing assessment of current export control licensing policy.
The rule is effective upon publication in the Federal Register, which is scheduled for October 18, 2023. Comments specific to ECCN 9E003.k must be received by BIS no later than 45 days after date of publication in the Federal Register.
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