Proposed changes to Export Administration Regulations to clarify Commercial Control List 

November 26: The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), of the U.S. Department of Commerce, today released for publication the Federal Register proposed rules revising the Export Administration Regulations.

The proposed rules both concern the Commerce Control List and would:


  • Clarify the Commerce Control List

    Read the proposed rule [PDF 586 KB]


  • Describe how certain articles the president determines no longer warrant control under the U.S. Munitions List would be controlled on the Commerce Control List

    Read the proposed rule [PDF 261 KB]

Request for comments

Comments for both proposed rules must be received by BIS no later than 60 days after publication in the Federal Register, which is scheduled for November 29 and November 28, respectively.



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