Final Rules Affecting Definitions Of Export And Fundamental Research Take Effect

Antonia I. Tzinova is a Partner in our Washington D.C. office. Farid Hekmat is a Associate in our Washington D.C. office.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Amended definitions under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are now effective.
• Important changes to the definitions of "export," "reexport," "transfer," "technology" and "fundamental research" will be of particular interest to industry and research institutions, including universities.
• The changes are part of final rules published by the Departments of Commerce and State to amend certain definitions and regulations relating to the export of "dual-use" and defense-related goods, services and technology subject to the EAR and the ITAR, in an attempt to synchronize the regulations.