Defense Trade

Defense Trade
Author: United States Government Accountability Office
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2017-09-18
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ISBN: 9781976370380
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Defense (DOD) activities, U.S. defense companies may export defense items. The Department of State (State) controls such exports through its International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which provides for some exemptions from export licensing requirements. For a limited number of these exemptions, DOD may confirm-or certify-that the export activity qualifies for the use of an ITAR exemption. As part of an initiative, DOD is to make more effective use of ITAR exemptions, but little is known about the extent to which this is done. This report (1) describes DOD's approach for certifying exporters' exemption use in support of defense activities, (2) summarizes the use of selected DOD-certified exemptions, and (3) examines State and DOD's oversight of exemption use. GAO's findings are based on its review of export control law, regulation, and DOD guidelines; interviews with State, DOD, and defense industry officials; and a GAO-developed database of DOD certification letters.

Defense Trade. Clarification and More Comprehensive Oversight of Export Exemptions Certified by DOD Are Needed

Defense Trade. Clarification and More Comprehensive Oversight of Export Exemptions Certified by DOD Are Needed
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Total Pages: 37
Release: 2007
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In support of Department of Defense (DOD) activities, U.S. defense companies may export defense items. The Department of State (State) controls such exports through its International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which provides for some exemptions from export licensing requirements. For a limited number of these exemptions, DOD may confirm or certify that the export activity qualifies for the use of an ITAR exemption. As part of an initiative, DOD is to make more effective use of ITAR exemptions, but little is known about the extent to which this is done. This report (1) describes DOD's approach for certifying exporters exemption use in support of defense activities, (2) summarizes the use of selected DOD-certified exemptions, and (3) examines State and DOD's oversight of exemption use. GAO's findings are based on its review of export control law, regulation, and DOD guidelines; interviews with State, DOD, and defense industry officials; and a GAO-developed database of DOD certification letters. GAO is recommending that State and DOD resolve disagreements on exemption use and guidelines, and strengthen oversight through data collection. State and DOD agreed to resolve disagreements, but DOD misunderstood the intent of the recommendation on oversight. In response, GAO clarified the language in this recommendation.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations - Registration and Licensing of Brokers, Brokering Activities, and Related Provisions (U.S. Department of State Regulation) (Dos) (2018 Edition)

International Traffic in Arms Regulations - Registration and Licensing of Brokers, Brokering Activities, and Related Provisions (U.S. Department of State Regulation) (Dos) (2018 Edition)
Author: The Law The Law Library
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2018-07-03
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ISBN: 9781722332471
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International Traffic in Arms Regulations - Registration and Licensing of Brokers, Brokering Activities, and Related Provisions (U.S. Department of State Regulation) (DOS) (2018 Edition) The Law Library presents the complete text of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations - Registration and Licensing of Brokers, Brokering Activities, and Related Provisions (U.S. Department of State Regulation) (DOS) (2018 Edition). Updated as of May 29, 2018 The Department of State is issuing this interim final rule amending the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) relating to brokers and brokering activities and to related provisions of the ITAR. These amendments clarify registration requirements, the scope of brokering activities, prior approval requirements and exemptions, procedures for obtaining prior approval and guidance, and reporting and recordkeeping of such activities. Conforming and technical changes are made to other parts of the ITAR that affect export as well as brokering activities. The revisions contained in this rule are part of the Department of State's retrospective plan under E.O. 13563 completed on August 17, 2011. This book contains: - The complete text of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations - Registration and Licensing of Brokers, Brokering Activities, and Related Provisions (U.S. Department of State Regulation) (DOS) (2018 Edition) - A table of contents with the page number of each section

Defense trade lessons to be learned from the country export exemption

Defense trade lessons to be learned from the country export exemption
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Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2002
Genre:
ISBN: 1428944362
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To control the export of defense items, the U.S. government generally requires exporters to obtain a license from the State Department. However, a license is not required for the export of many defense items to Canada. Currently, the Canadian exemption is the only country-specific exemption to the licensing requirement. The exemption was temporarily scaled back when unauthorized re-exports and diversions to nations of concern occurred. It was renegotiated and changes were made in an attempt to address security concerns. In May 2000, the U.S. government announced the Defense Trade Security Initiative, which included a proposal to grant Canadian-like export licensing exemptions to other qualified countries. Since the initiative was announced, the State Department has been negotiating such exemptions with the United Kingdom and Australia. Because the exemption for Canada may serve as the model for these and other countries, you asked that we review how the exemption has been implemented and enforced and whether the experience offers any lessons learned.

Space Science and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations

Space Science and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2008-03-04
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0309116090
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ITAR, which controls defense trade, includes the U.S. Munitions List (USML) which specifies categories of defense articles and services covered by the regulations. In 1999, space satellites were added to the USML. In 2002 ITAR was amended to exclude U.S. universities from having to obtain ITAR licenses when performing fundamental research involving foreign countries and/or persons. Despite this provision, there remains considerable uncertainty among university researchers about whether the regulations apply to their research leading to a rather conservative interpretation of the regulations and the imposition of burdens that might not be necessary. To explore this concern, NASA asked the NRC to organize a workshop of all stakeholders on the implications of ITAR for space science. This book presents a summary of the workshop discussions including those on perspectives on recent developments and implementation of ITAR; overarching issues; problems arising from ITAR's implementation; and opportunities for near-term actions and improvements.

Defense Trade

Defense Trade
Author: United States. General Accounting Office
Publisher:
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2002
Genre: Defense industries
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