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Export Administration Regulations UVL
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Export Administration Regulations UVL § 744.15

The Export Administration Regulations UVL (Unverified List) controls the export, reexport or transfer (in country) of items to listed parties. Furthermore, parties on this list are not eligible for any license exemptions. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in civil and criminal penalties, imprisonment, and debarment from export activities. Conducting Export Activities to

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CGP Cloud Solutions
Cyber Security

CGP Cloud Solutions Guidance – Technical Data

The government of Canada has specific Controlled Goods Program (CGP) Cloud Solutions requirements for individuals or organizations that possess or transfer controlled goods and associated technical data.  Technical data includes drawings, blueprints, software, or technical documentation that could be used or adapted for military or space end use.  Cloud service providers that provide storage or

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Voluntary Self Disclosure (VSD)
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Voluntary Self Disclosure (VSD) Guidelines

A Voluntary Self-Disclosure (VSD) is conducted when an organization recognizes that violations or suspected violations of export regulations of the United States have occurred.  The three major sets of U.S. Regulations are the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).   International Traffic in

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OFAC Non SDN Sanction
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OFAC Non SDN Sanction List

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Non SDN Sanction List is a reference tool that is published by the United States Department of Treasury to identify persons subject to specific types of sanctions.  This list includes non-blocking prohibitions of the export specific goods and services and prohibitions based on statutory exceptions for imports.  The

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CGP Security Plan
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CGP Security Plan Development Requirements

Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) security plans are a requirement for work sites where goods are examined, possessed, or transferred.  This is a requirement for all companies registered in the CGP as described in section 10 of the Controlled Goods Regulations.   Controlled goods are primarily items, components and technical data that have been designated as

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Explosive Atmosphere MIL-STD-810
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Explosive Atmosphere MIL-STD-810 Method 511

Explosive Atmosphere, MIL-STD-810, Method 511, is used to evaluate how equipment will function in an explosive fuel-air environment.  This method has two procedures.  Procedure I – Explosive Atmosphere evaluates the ability of equipment to operate in a fuel-air environment without causing the fuel air mixture to ignite.  Procedure II – Explosive Containment evaluates the equipment’s

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300 Million Dollar Penalty
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300 Million Dollar Penalty Imposed by BIS

A 300-million-dollar penalty was imposed on Seagate Technology, LCC, by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS).  These administrative penalties were leveled at the business’s operations in Fremont, California and Singapore and include a five-year suspended Denial Order, which if activated, would terminate the organization’s ability to conduct export business under the Export Administration Regulations

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Sand and Dust MIL-STD-810
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Sand and Dust MIL-STD-810 Method 510

Sand and Dust MIL-STD-810, Method 510 testing is used to evaluate equipment’s ability to withstand exposure to blowing sand and dust.  This test is to be performed in environmental chambers and replicates natural exposures expected in hot-dry regions of the world. The standard defines dust as particles with a diameter less than 150 μm.  Sand

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Fungus MIL-STD-810 Method 508
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Fungus MIL-STD-810 Method 508

Fungus MIL-STD-810 Method 508 evaluation is employed to assess a product’s susceptibility to support fungal growth. This test method is an important part of a testing program because fungus is present in a large number of environments and has numerous detrimental effects. Effects of Fungus  Direct and indirect attacks can occur to products of natural

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Export Compliance Penalties
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Export Compliance Penalties for ITAR and EAR

The U.S. Government continues to impose export compliance penalties for companies that commit violations.  This is the case for exports that fall under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).  These penalties can include both civil and criminal fines, imprisonment, and denial of export privileges. Penalties Under the ITAR

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Humidity MIL-STD-810 Method 507
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Humidity MIL-STD-810 Method 507

Humidity MIL-STD-810 Method 507 is used to evaluate the ability of products to resist the effects of exposure to warm humid climates.  This evaluation can be performed in a test facility using environmental chambers where costs or product scheduling is a consideration.  The method provides test cycles for natural or induced exposures representative of a

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ITAR-Expands-Treaty-Exemptions
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ITAR Expands Treaty Exemptions for Transfers

The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) expands treaty exemptions for the transfer of defense articles, services, and technical data enumerated on the Munitions List.  This rule, which will become effective on May 12, 2023, is in effect for transfers between the United States and Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada.   Effect of Rulemaking This

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New DoD Requirement For Contractors
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New DoD Requirement For Contractors

A new Department of Defense (DoD) requirement for contractors has been proposed.  This would require contractors to provide applicable export authorizations when receiving certain types of government contracts.  This proposed amendment to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) would empower the Defense Contract Management Agency (DMCA) to request export authorizations when contracts require Government

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BIS Addresses Human Rights
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BIS Addressed Human Rights Through Entity List

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) addressed human rights abuses with additions to the Entity List of individuals and organizations that are enabling or engaging in human rights violations.  The eleven entities added, in March of 2023, are based in China, Burma, Russia, and Nicaragua.  These actions demonstrate the ongoing efforts by the Department

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Rain MIL-STD-810 Method 506

Rain, MIL-STD-810, Method 506 is used to evaluate materiel likely to be exposed to rain, water spray, or dripping water during storage, transit, or operation.  It can  also be used to evaluate seals, enclosures, and covers to prevent ingress of water, access effectiveness of water removal systems, and evaluate the physical deterioration of materials due

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