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State DDTC has posted on its website an Updated Guidelines for the Permanent Export, Temporary Export, & Temporary Import of Firearms & Ammunition

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has announced the creation of the BIS Online Training Room, an innovative new resource for companies interested in learning about U.S. dual-use export control regulations.

Revised March 8, 2008

This notice supersedes the prior notice of the same subject dated January 4, 2008.

The State Department's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) has announced that Robert S. Kovac has assumed the position of Managing Director of Defense Trade Controls. Mr. Kovac is the former Director of Licensing at the Defense Technology Security Administration.

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Federal Explosives Law and Regulations 2007 Publication Available ATF is pleased to announce the publication of the updated Federal Explosives Law and Regulations (ATF P 5400.7), generally know as the "orange book." One of the goals of this publication is to help the industry ensure the safety and security of explosive materials involved in commerce. The updates include enhancements to the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970 ...

State/DDTC Updates Embargo Reference Chart (Source: http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/country.htm) On December 19, 2007, the DDTC "Embargoed Countries" chart was updated, adding ITAR 126.1(c) references, which were published in 72 Federal Register 71575-71576, Dec. 18, 2007, for the following countries: (1) Cote d'Ivoire (2) Democratic Republic of Congo (see also paragraph (i) of this section) (3) Iraq (4) Iran (5) Lebanon (6) Liberia (7) North Korea (8) Rwanda (see also ...

Replacement of Section 9.4 of the “Guidelines for Preparing Agreements”

Suspension of Defense Export Licenses for Sri Lanka

Directorate of Defense Trade Controls Last Updated: May 18, 2007 The State Department has concluded an arrangement with the Canadian Department of National Defense (DND), effective May 17, 2007, with respect to access to ITAR items by Canadian citizens who are dual nationals. The DND has agreed to restrict access to ITAR controlled items to its employees who are issued a minimum SECRET-level security clearance by the Canadian Government. Among the reasons for which SECRET-level security ...

Directorate of Defense Trade Controls Defense Trade Policy Regarding Vietnam – ITAR Amendment Last Updated: April 11, 2007 Effective April 3, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations are amended with respect to Vietnam at 22 CFR §126.1 to make it United States policy to consider on a case-by-case basis licenses, other approvals, exports, or imports of non-lethal defense articles and defense services destined for or originating in Vietnam. Vietnam remains at 22 CFR ...

Directorate of Defense Trade Controls Defense Trade Policy Regarding Libya Last Updated: February 8, 2007 As of February 7, 2007, §126.1 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) has been amended with regard to U.S. defense trade policy with Libya. Libya has been removed from §§126.1(a) and 126.1(d), and §126.1(k) has been added, which specifies the following: “It is the policy of the United States to deny licenses, other approvals, exports ...

SIA is seeking Volunteers for conferences, workshops and task forces.

In recent weeks we have seen a significant increase in the number of low-quality applications.

October 26, 2006: We (DDTC) have received many inquiries in response to current events in Thailand. There is no arms embargo on Thailand. The United States continues to review all proposed arms transfers and sales to Thailand on a case-by-case basis. Exports that support the foreign policy and national security goals of the United States will be approved. Already approved export authorizations and exports under ITAR exemptions continue to be allowed.

Agreements Renewal Deadline Last Updated: October 20, 2006 As stated in the current authorization letter for all Agreements, “The applicant must submit any request for extension to this office for approval no later than 60 days prior to the authorized expiration date.” For those agreements scheduled to expire on December 31, 2006, the amendment request must be received by the Office of Defense Trade Controls Licensing by November 3, 2006, or risk forced termination.

Partial Lifting of Arms Embargo Against Haiti Last Updated: October 5, 2006 Effective October 4, 2006, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations are amended to allow for the export of defense articles and services destined for security units under the command of the Government of Haiti, or under the command of the United Nations (UN) and UN-authorized missions, and to allow exports of personal protective clothing for use by personnel from the UN and other international organizations, ...

D-Trade Forms Update - Next Step in the Transition to Fully-Electronic Licensing Last Updated: October 12, 2006 On October 12, the ELLIE system will no longer be available for submission of DSP-5s, DSP-61s, and DSP-73s. The DSP-119 feature will continue to be available for amending licenses. DDTC expects the new D-Trade amendment forms (the DSP-6, DSP-62, and DSP-74) to be fully available in the last quarter of 2006. The paper carbon forms for DSP-5s, DSP-61s, and DSP-73s have been ...