Rule2024-25663
Public Briefing on Revisions to Space-Related Export Controls Under Export Administration Regulations and International Traffic in Arms Regulations
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Published
November 5, 2024
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Commerce DepartmentIndustry and Security Bureau
Abstract
On October 23, 2024, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published in the Federal Register related rules: a final rule, "Export Administration Regulations: Removal of License Requirements for Certain Spacecraft and Related Items for Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom," and an interim final rule, "Export Administration Regulations: Revisions to Space-Related Export Controls." This document announces that, on November 6, 2024, BIS will host a public briefing on these rules. This document also provides details on the procedures for participating in the public briefing. Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, BIS is publishing notification of the public briefing on related proposed rulemaking.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 214 (Tuesday, November 5, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 87783-87784]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-25663]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Bureau of Industry and Security
15 CFR Parts 734, 740, 742, 744, 746, and 774
[Docket No. 241030-0286]
RIN 0694-XC109
Public Briefing on Revisions to Space-Related Export Controls
Under Export Administration Regulations and International Traffic in
Arms Regulations
AGENCY: Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notification of public briefing on regulatory actions.
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SUMMARY: On October 23, 2024, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
published in the Federal Register related rules: a final rule, ``Export
Administration Regulations: Removal of License Requirements for Certain
Spacecraft and Related Items for Australia, Canada, and the United
Kingdom,'' and an interim final rule, ``Export Administration
Regulations: Revisions to Space-Related Export Controls.'' This
document announces that, on November 6, 2024, BIS will host a public
briefing on these rules. This document also provides details on the
procedures for participating in the public briefing. Elsewhere in this
issue of the Federal Register, BIS is publishing notification of the
public briefing on related proposed rulemaking.
DATES:
Public briefing: The public briefing will be held on November 6,
2024. The public briefing will begin at 1 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
(EST) and conclude at 3 p.m. EST.
Deadline to register: Register no later than November 1, 2024, to
attend in person. Register by November 5, 2024, for virtual
participation.
Deadline for submitting questions for the public briefing:
Questions for the briefing must be received no later than 5 p.m. EST,
November 4, 2024.
ADDRESSES:
In-Person: The public briefing will be held at the Commerce
Research Library at the U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution
Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230. Register at: <a href="http://space.commerce.gov/export24">space.commerce.gov/export24</a>. In-person attendance is limited to the capacity of the room.
Virtual: To attend this event virtually, register at
<a href="http://space.commerce.gov/export24">space.commerce.gov/export24</a>.
Submitting questions: Submit questions in writing through the
registration links at <a href="http://space.commerce.gov/export24">space.commerce.gov/export24</a>.
Recordkeeping: A summary of the briefing and Q&A will be posted for
the record at <a href="http://space.commerce.gov/export24">space.commerce.gov/export24</a> and at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions, contact Joseph A.
Cristofaro, Director, Sensors, Aerospace and Marine Division, Office of
National Security Controls, Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S.
Department of Commerce, at (202) 482-2440 or by email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7832170b1d0810563b0a110b0c171e190a17381a110b561c171b561f170e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="014b6e726471692f42736872756e6760736e416368722f656e622f666e77">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On October 23, 2024, BIS published the final rule ``Export
Administration Regulations: Removal of License Requirements for Certain
Spacecraft and Related Items for Australia, Canada, and the United
Kingdom'' (89 FR 84766), which amended the Export Administration
Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR 730 through 774) by removing controls for
certain spacecraft and related items for exports and reexports to
Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. These spacecraft and related
items involve remote sensing or space-based logistics, assembly, or
servicing. Taking into account the close relations with these three
allied countries, including in space collaboration, as well as their
inclusion in the National Technology and Industrial Base, this final
rule removed the license requirement for the export, reexport and
transfer (in-country) to these countries for the specified spacecraft
and related items.
On the same day, BIS published the interim final rule ``Export
Administration Regulations: Revisions to Space-Related Export
Controls'' (89 FR 84770), which made changes to controls for spacecraft
and related items under the EAR. This interim final rule reduced
license requirements on less sensitive items to reflect the close
relations with certain countries and to better facilitate space
collaboration with those countries; and made refinements and
clarifications to existing controls. These changes will better enable a
globally competitive U.S. space industrial base while continuing to
protect U.S. national security and foreign policy interests.
Public Briefing
On November 6, 2024, the Bureau of Industry and Security will host
a public briefing to address the details of and answer questions on
these related rules and the proposed rules discussed elsewhere in this
issue of the Federal Register. The Department of Commerce, the State
Department, and other U.S. Government agencies, as appropriate, will
participate in the public briefing. The public briefing will be held on
November 6, 2024, at the Commerce Research Library of the U.S.
Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC
20230. The public briefing will begin at 1 p.m. EST and conclude at 3
p.m. EST.
Procedure for Requesting Participation
To participate in the public meeting virtually or in-person,
register at: <a href="http://space.commerce.gov/export24">space.commerce.gov/export24</a> no later than November 1,
2024, to attend in person, or by November 5, 2024, for virtual
participation. for virtual participation. Note that due to space
limitations, the capacity for in-person participation is limited. Once
in-person capacity is reached, additional registrants will be directed
to participate virtually. This web page will also display the agenda of
the public meeting and any other necessary information. This web page
will also display the agenda of the public meeting and any other
necessary information.
Procedure for Submitting Questions
In-person and virtual attendees are encouraged to submit written
questions in advance of the briefing through the registration links at
<a href="http://space.commerce.gov/export24">space.commerce.gov/export24</a>. Questions must be received by 5 p.m. EST
on Monday, November 4, 2024.
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Note that while public questions will also be accepted during the
public briefing if there is available time, written questions will be
prioritized.
All questions and answers from the public meeting will be posted at
<a href="http://space.commerce.gov/export24">space.commerce.gov/export24</a> and at the Federal eRulemaking Portal at
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> under the docket numbers BIS-2018-0029 or
BIS 2024-0031. Related records are made accessible in accordance with
the regulations published in 15 CFR part 4.
Special Accommodations
For any special accommodation needs, please send an email to:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0271726361672c616d6f6f67706167426c6d63632c656d74"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="582b28393b3d763b3735353d2a3b3d1836373939763f372e">[email protected]</span></a>.
Matthew S. Borman,
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Strategic Trade and Technology
Security.
[FR Doc. 2024-25663 Filed 11-1-24; 8:45 am]
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