eSRA Export Control Enhancements
On March 27th, the Export Compliance Office (“ECO”) informed you of upcoming enhancements to eSRA related to proposals undergoing Export Control review. These changes are now in production and will...
View ArticleChanges to the Export Administration Regulations Related to China, Russia,...
Effective June 29, 2020 The Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) published new export control regulations in an effort to tighten restrictions on exports of technology to China, Russia, Venezuela...
View ArticleExport Control Restricted Party Screenings
To protect national interests, U.S. export control laws require U.S. entities such as the Lab to conduct Restricted Party Screenings (RPS). The screenings are to ensure that the entity does not engage...
View ArticleExpedite Processing of Your Sponsored Proposal
Many sponsored proposals require Export Control Review prior to award. Export Control Review is performed by the Export Compliance Office on proposals with foreign sponsors (whether they are direct,...
View ArticleImplementation of Export Control Policy and Manual
Export control has become a serious topic for universities and science laboratories. As a Lab employee, you are responsible for compliance with export control policy in both research and non-research...
View ArticleRussia, DNR, LNR and Belarus Communication
Dear Colleagues On February 21, 2022, President Biden signed an Executive Order (“EO”) that imposes a territorial embargo on what Russia is now calling the Donetsk People’s Republic (“DNR”) and Luhansk...
View ArticleExport Control Requirements for International Shipments
All outbound international shipments must undergo export control review to determine (1) if an export authorization from the U.S. Government is required, and (2) whether the item is for end use by a...
View ArticleU.S. Drops New Export Controls on the Chinese Semiconductor, Advanced...
On Friday, October 7, 2022, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) released an interim final rule containing an unprecedented set of export controls aimed at the Chinese semiconductor, advanced...
View ArticleFinal Rule on National Security Guardrails for CHIPS Act Funding
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has now published the final rule related to the national security guardrails for CHIPS Act Funding. This final rule becomes effective on November 24, 2023. This...
View ArticleCommerce Department Strengthens Semiconductor and Advanced Computing Controls
What does this mean for Berkeley Lab? Your questions can be directed to the Export Compliance Office at exportcontrol@lbl.gov. We ask that you share this communication with others in your Divisions...
View ArticleA Bigger Yard, A Higher Fence: Understanding BIS’s Expanded Controls on...
Reposted with permission from Georgetown University and CSET. Click here to read the original article. Written by Hanna Dohmen and Jacob Feldgoise | Originally Posted December 4, 2023 On October 17,...
View ArticleAnnouncement: 2024 Export Compliance Conference
The Research Compliance Office is excited to announce the in-person 2024 Export Compliance Conference, hosted onsite at Berkeley Lab on Tuesday, Nov. 12. This engaging and interactive half-day event is...
View ArticleCommerce Department Implements Export Controls on Semiconductor, Quantum, and...
What does this mean for Berkeley Lab? Please note fundamental research results intended for publication and public domain information are not subject to export controls. Please share this information...
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