Proposed Rule2024-25715
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
Issuing agencies
Commerce DepartmentIndustry and Security Bureau
Abstract
On October 23, 2024, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published in the Federal Register a proposed rule, "Export Administration Regulations: Revisions to Space-Related Export Controls, including Addition of License Exception Commercial Space Activities (CSA)." On the same day, the State Department's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) published in the Federal Register a proposed rule, "International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): U.S. Munitions List Categories IV and XV." This document announces that, on November 6, 2024, BIS will host a public briefing on these proposed 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 final rules.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 214 (Tuesday, November 5, 2024)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 87825-87826]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-25715]
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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 a proposed rule, ``Export
Administration Regulations: Revisions to Space-Related Export Controls,
including Addition of License Exception Commercial Space Activities
(CSA).'' On the same day, the State Department's Directorate of Defense
Trade Controls (DDTC) published in the Federal Register a proposed
rule, ``International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): U.S.
Munitions List Categories IV and XV.'' This document announces that, on
November 6, 2024, BIS will host a public briefing on these proposed
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 final rules.
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#3d77524e584d55137e4f544e49525b5c4f527d5f544e1359525e135a524b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ca80a5b9afbaa2e489b8a3b9bea5acabb8a58aa8a3b9e4aea5a9e4ada5bc">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On October 23, 2024, BIS published the proposed rule ``Export
Administration Regulations: Revisions to Space-Related Export Controls,
including Addition of License Exception Commercial Space Activities
(CSA)'' (89 FR 84784), which proposed changes to controls for
spacecraft and related items under the EAR that would conform to
proposed changes to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations
related to U.S. Munitions List Categories IV and XV. This rule also
proposed the addition of a new license exception for certain Commercial
Space Activities (CSA). These proposed rules are intended to better
enable a globally competitive U.S. space industrial base while
continuing to protect U.S. national security and foreign policy
interests.
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On the same day, the State Department published the proposed rule
``International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): U.S. Munitions List
Categories IV and XV'' (89 FR 84482). The rule proposes to amend the
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to revise U.S.
Munitions List (USML) Categories IV and XV and related sections of the
ITAR to clarify and standardize the regulatory text, add items that
warrant designation on the USML, and remove those items that no longer
warrant designation on the USML. The rule further proposes to add three
new license exemptions to the ITAR.
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 proposed rules and the final 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. 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#eb989b8a888ec5888486868e99888eab85848a8ac58c849d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5724273634327934383a3a32253432173938363679303821">[email protected]</span></a>.
Matthew S. Borman,
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Strategic Trade and Technology
Security.
[FR Doc. 2024-25715 Filed 11-1-24; 8:45 am]
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