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Training on Export Controls Memo (December 1, 2004)

Over the past few years the Federal government has become increasingly concerned with protecting information and technology from disclosure by universities, the release of which could hamper U.S. economic vitality or contribute to the military potential of U.S. international adversaries. Export laws and regulations promulgated by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Department of State and the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control are the bases for restricting use and access to this information and technology. Because these laws may conflict with our tradition of academic freedom and openness in research and impose severe criminal and civil fines for noncompliance, it is important that all persons involved in sponsored research understand the regulations and implementation requirements.

As a continuation of last year’s effort, the Office of Research Administration and Advancement will be contacting each college to ask for time at college administrative council meetings and department meetings to present information and guidance on these matters to faculty and staff. Further, any individual who may be concerned about export control issues should contact Jeff Richardson at (301) 405-6178 or oraaexport@umd.edu.

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Information and Guidelines United States Export Control Laws

Provides overview of export control concepts, definitions of the relevant terms and principles, and guidelines for sponsored research projects. Updated March 29, 2005

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Short List of Export-Controlled Technologies (Created April 6,2004)

Selected export-controlled technologies. Provided by Anne Bowden, University Counsel.

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Boycotted Countries: Treasury Dept. Office of Foreign Asset Control

The following countries/areas are currently on OFAC's sanctions list:

Balkans	Iraq
Belarus	Liberia
Burma	North Korea
Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)	Sudan
Cuba	Syria
Democratic Republic of Congo	Zimbabwe
Iran

The list is subject to updates. Please reference the U.S. Treasury's - Sanctions Program Summaries for the most current list.

ITAR and EAR-related Forms

ORAA CA Record of Review for Export Control Red Flags:
Contract Administrators use this form to assess applicability of ITAR/EAR. Updated September 11, 2006

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Certification on the Handling of Export-Controlled Information:
By signing this form, the Principal Investigator certifies responsiblity and penalities associated with export controlled information. Updated May 20, 2005

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Anne Bowden/Erica Kropp Presentation

Anne Bowden, University Counsel, and Erica Kropp, have been systematically educating the campus community on the basics of Export Control issues. These slides are intended to serve as an introduction to the basic principles of export control and trade embargo laws and regulations and should not be considered as formal legal advice.
View the Export Control presentation in PDF.
View the Export Control presentation in Powerpoint.

Anne Bowden/Erica Kropp NCURA On-Line Education Presentation

This slide presentation was given on February 3, 2005 through the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) On-Line education program. Over a thousand individuals at universities across the country"attended". This does not contain the audio portion.
View the Export Control presentation in PDF.
View the Export Control presentation in Powerpoint.

Additional Information:

22 CFR Section 121.1
The Code of Federal Regulations Title 22, Foreign Relations; Chapter I, Department of State; Section 121.1, The U.S. Munitions List (General).

Export Administration Database
This database maintained by the Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce, is a complete collection of regulations relating to EAR. Supplement 1 of 15 CFR Section 774 is represented by Categories 0-9.

Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce
The Bureau of Industry and Security is the ultimate authority on all issues relating to EAR. This site should be considered the most current source of EAR regulations and information.

American Association of Universities
The American Association of Universities provides timely and accurate analysis of federal policies impacting extramural research at universities in the United States.

Council on Government Regulations
The Council on Government Regulations (COGR) provides further analysis and interpretation on a wide spectrum of government regulations. A copy of COGR's current export control booklet is available here.