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The Check’s in the Mail (Export Control Reform [Again])

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 by John Black

Editorial Analysis by John Black

I am old.  I can’t even count the number of times I have heard well intentioned high level government officials tell us that they plan to make significant reforms in the US export control system.  Some government officials have told me that they are going to make the system so transparent and user friendly that they will put consultants like me out of business.

It’s been 26 years for me in this business and numerous government pledges to make things better.  As far as I can tell, I am still here and there is still a huge demand for assistance in dealing with the infinite number of problems that US export controls create for companies who try to comply with the rules.  Yes, this reform could be different.

So, I apologize (for a change) in advance for being the cynic as a good number of my peers spout enthusiastically about Defense Secretary Gates’ call for comprehensive reform to the US export control system.  Reform certainly makes sense.  Comprehensive reform could both promote national security and make compliance a bit easier for companies.

Comprehensive reform is highly unlikely.  Adjustments to certain aspects of US export controls might be the better-than-nothing result we should hope for.  And, changes to the current system that will create a lot of extra work for us without actually improving anything is what we should fear.   (Well, this last scenario will probably be a gold mine for my seminar and consulting businesses.) (more…)

Posted in BIS, CCL, Commerce Dept, DDTC, DOD, DOJ, Defense Trade Controls, Defense Trade Controls, EAR, Export License, State Dept, State Dept, USA Regulations | 3 Comments »

DDTC Announces “No Unclassified Paper TAA, MLA or WDA Applications as of September 1”

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 by John Black

Effective September 1, 2010 DDTC-Licensing will no longer accept unclassified paper submissions of Technical Assistance Agreements, Manufacturing License Agreements, and Warehouse Distribution Agreements (to include major amendments). After this date all submissions must be made electronically via D-Trade 2 utilizing the DSP-5 form.

For information on submitting agreements electronically please reference the “Guidelines for Preparing Electronic Agreements“.

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DDTC Warns Exporters of Compatibility Issues

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 by John Black

DDTC published a May 5, 2010 notice on its website warning exporters that it knows of compatibility issues that exporters are having in dealing with D-Trade, especially exporters using Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 8.  The solution is to uninstall the PureEdge Viewer 6.5 and then download and install the IBM Lotus Forms Viewer.

For additional information and the link to download the required software, go to: http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/documents/IndustryNotice05082010.pdf

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DDTC Licensing Updates

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 by John Black

The following updated instructions for DDTC applications is from the DDTC website at http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/DTRADE/documents/Guidelines_CompletingDSPForms.pdf

Guidelines for Completion of Export and Temporary Import License Applications

When completing any online license application and an individual’s name is required, the middle

name or initial should be provided. (more…)

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DDTC Name Changes and Mergers Update

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 by John Black

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DDTC Puts Semi-Hold on Applications for Kyrgyzstan

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 by John Black

The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls announced that due to recent events in Kyrgyzstan that the review of applications involving Kyrgyzstan “may be delayed.”  (Do not think to yourself that the processing of all applications for all countries has always been delayed.)  DDTC also advised applicants that “approvals should not be assumed.” (more…)

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DDTC List of Companies with Name Changes or Mergers

Friday, April 16th, 2010 by John Black

Here is a list of the companies for which the DDTC has announced name changes or mergers.  Check this list to see if any of these parties are on licenses, agreements, or approval that you have now, have applied for, or are about to apply for.  Click on the link to see the details.

  • GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms Technology Corporation to GE Intelligent Platforms Technology Corporation. (3.08.10)  Click here to read.
  • GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms Embedded Systems, Inc. to GE Intelligent Platforms Embedded Systems, Inc. (3.08.10)  Click here to read.
  • GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms (Colorado), Inc. to GE Intelligent Platforms (Colorado), Inc. (3.08.10)  Click here to read.
  • ITT Systems Division and ITT Federal Services International Corporation Changing to ITT Systems Corporation. (3.08.10) Click here to read.
  • i-Logistics USA Corporation Changing to Itochu Logistics USA Corporation. (2.22.10)
    Click here to read.
  • G4S Security Services (Canada) Ltd. to G4S Secure Solutions (Canada) Ltd. (2.22.10)  Click here to read.
  • GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms of the U.S. Changing to GE Intelligent Platforms. (2.22.10)  Click here to read.
  • GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms (Bracknell) Limited of the United Kingdom Changing to GE Intelligent Platforms (Bracknell) Limited (2.22.10)  Click here to read.
  • GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms Limited of the United Kingdom Changing to GE Intelligent Platforms Limited. (2.22.10)  Click here to read.
  • Sartomer Company, Inc. Changing to Cray Valley USA, LLC. (2.22.10) Click here to read.
  • Saab AB (publ) Entities Name Changes. (2.16.10)  Click here to read.
  • Saab Technologies, Inc. to Saab North America, Inc. (2.12.10)  Click here to read.

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After $100 Million Penalty and Cleaning up Its Act, ITT-Night Vision Gets Its Debarment Lifted

Friday, April 16th, 2010 by John Black

In the February 22, 2010 Federal Register, the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls in the State Department announced it has terminated the ineligible status and statutory debarment of ITT Corporation’s Night Vision Division. (more…)

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And the Wind Cries MARY 1.0 for D-TRADE Status

Friday, April 16th, 2010 by John Black

DDTC announced that the full implementation of the MARY Status Retrieval System is available now.  Mary 1.0 replaces the lighter precursor version MARY “lite” released in November.

MARY is accessible from the new DTAS Online Portal page:  https://dtas-online.pmddtc.state.gov

Users can also link directly to MARY at https://mary.dtas-online.pmddtc.state.gov/

For more information: http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/documents/Industry%20Notice_20100305.pdf

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State/DDTC Requires Eight Copies for CJs

Friday, April 16th, 2010 by John Black

If you are going to submit a Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) determination request, DDTC says you must mail it in (FedEx, DHL, UPS, USPS) and you must include 8 complete copies of a fully executed DS-4076 CJ and all supporting documentation.

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