2016-12732: International Traffic in Arms: Revisions to Definition of Export and Related Definitions

Summary

As part of the President's Export Control Reform (ECR) initiative, the Department of State amends the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to update the definitions of "export," and "reexport or retransfer" in order to continue the process of harmonizing the definitions with the corresponding terms in the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), to the extent appropriate. Additionally, the Department creates definitions of "release" and "retransfer" in order to clarify and support the interpretation of the revised definitions that are in this rulemaking. The Department creates new sections of the ITAR detailing the scope of licenses, unauthorized releases of controlled information and revises the section on "exports" of technical data to U.S. persons abroad. Finally, the Department consolidates regulatory provisions on the treatment of foreign dual and third country national employees within one exemption.

The agency’s own summary, as published.

What this changes

Amends 5 parts of the Code of Federal Regulations — the standing rules this notice rewrites.

• 22 CFR 120 Purpose and Definitions
• 22 CFR 123 Licenses for the Export and Temporary Import of Defense Articles
• 22 CFR 124 Agreements, Off-Shore Procurement, and Other Defense Services
• 22 CFR 125 Licenses for the Export of Technical Data and Classified Defense Articles
• 22 CFR 126 General Policies and Provisions