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DDTC & Reform Overview. FISWG Export Control Conference August 4, 2011. Barbara Clements & Associates, Inc. Trade Compliance: Changing the Way You Do Business. Department of State. DDTC= Directorate of Defense Trade Controls DTCL = Defense Trade Controls Licensing
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DDTC & Reform Overview FISWG Export Control Conference August 4, 2011 Barbara Clements & Associates, Inc. Trade Compliance: Changing the Way You Do Business
Department of State • DDTC= Directorate of Defense Trade Controls • DTCL = Defense Trade Controls Licensing • DTCC = Defense Trade Controls Compliance • USML = United States Munitions List • XXI Categories, including Significant Military Equipment (SME) • Licensing and Agreements • ITAR = International Traffic in Arms Regulations Both Import and Export Requirements
Other Government Agencies • Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) • Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (BATFE) • Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) • Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) • Food and Drug Administration (FDA) • Customs and Border Protection (CBP) • Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) • Other considerations: • WEEE directive – Europe • REACH - Europe • RoHS directive - global requirement
Reform Review July 15, 2011 the export reform was announced: • USML Category VII (tanks & military vehicles) targeted for review; • 30,000 ITAR licenses to be moved to Commerce’s jurisdiction by end of 2011; • The remaining Categories to be reviewed by the end of 2012; and • All nuts, bolts, screws and other misc. Parts are being reviewed for transfer to Commerce’s jurisdiction (CCL).