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International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Clarifying Policies of Denial, Updating the Major Non-NATO Ally List, and Minor Corrections

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Published
September 18, 2026
Effective
September 18, 2026

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Abstract

The Department of State is amending the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to clarify certain policy-of-denial provisions, update country policies for Ethiopia and Somalia, add Saudi Arabia and Peru to the list of major non-NATO allies, and make other miscellaneous corrections.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 180 (Friday, September 18, 2026)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 59059-59063]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-19161]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

22 CFR Part 120, 123, 125, and 126

[Public Notice: 13121]
RIN 1400-AG31


International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Clarifying Policies of 
Denial, Updating the Major Non-NATO Ally List, and Minor Corrections

AGENCY: Department of State.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State is amending the International Traffic 
in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to clarify certain policy-of-denial 
provisions, update country policies for Ethiopia and Somalia, add Saudi 
Arabia and Peru to the list of major non-NATO allies, and make other 
miscellaneous corrections.

DATES: This rule is effective on September 18, 2026.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Ryan Haddad, Foreign Affairs 
Officer, Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy, U.S. Department of 
State, telephone 771-204-7878; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3e7a7a6a7d7d4b4d4a51535b4c6d5b4c48575d5b7e4d4a5f4a5b10595148"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0b4f4f5f48487e787f64666e79586e797d62686e4b787f6a7f6e256c647d">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>. 
ATTN: Regulatory Change, ITAR Section 126.1 Clarification.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: It is the policy of the United States to 
deny licenses or other approvals for exports and imports destined for, 
or originating in, certain countries. That policy is codified in the 
ITAR in Sec.  126.1(a), and countries subject to it are identified in 
paragraph (d). Within that paragraph, the Department distinguishes 
between countries subject to a comprehensive policy of denial and those 
subject to qualified policies of denial. Countries subject to a 
comprehensive policy of denial are identified in Sec.  126.1(d)(1). 
Meanwhile, qualified policies of denial are described in Sec.  
126.1(d)(2). To improve clarity regarding the scope of these 
prohibitions, and to make additional changes to implement recent policy 
actions and correct minor typographical errors, the Department is 
amending parts 120, 123, 125, and 126 of the ITAR. The changes are as 
follows:

Improving the Organization and Readability of Sec.  126.1

    <bullet> The text of Sec.  126.1(a) is modified to specify that its 
prohibitions apply to ``exports, reexports, retransfers, and temporary 
imports of defense articles and defense services destined for, or 
originating in, certain countries.'' This revision more specifically 
states which controlled events are subject to a policy of denial, and 
similar changes are made in this rule to other paragraphs for the same 
reason. Additionally, a revision is made to further emphasize that the 
ITAR's prohibitions on brokering activities involving countries 
identified in Sec.  126.1 can be found in Sec.  129.7.
    <bullet> Identification. To better introduce the topic of paragraph 
(c) and to conform with the structure and style of paragraphs in the 
section, the Department is adding the paragraph heading 
``Identification in this section.'' to paragraph (c).
    <bullet> The general policy descriptions in paragraphs (d)(1) and 
(2) are revised by clarifying that ``exports, reexports, retransfers, 
and temporary imports'' of defense articles and defense services are 
affected by these prohibitions.

Clarifying Policy of Denial-Related Prohibitions

    <bullet> Sec.  120.15 Exemptions. The prohibition on exemption 
usage described in Sec.  120.15(c) is revised to specify that it 
applies to exports, reexports, retransfers, and temporary imports of 
defense articles and defense services.
    <bullet> Sec.  123.16 Exemptions of general applicability (defense 
articles). The license exemption described in Sec.  123.16 is revised 
to specify that the exemptions may not be used for defense article and 
defense service exports, reexports, or retransfers to, or temporary 
imports from, any proscribed countries, areas, or persons identified in 
Sec.  126.1 of this subchapter, except as provided in Sec.  126.1.
    <bullet> Sec.  125.4 Exemptions of general applicability (technical 
data and classified defense articles).
    [cir] In Sec.  125.4(a), the text is revised to specify that the 
exemptions in the paragraph may not be used for defense article and 
defense service exports, reexports, retransfers to, or temporary 
imports from, any proscribed countries, areas, or persons identified in 
Sec.  126.1 of this subchapter, except as provided in Sec.  126.1. The 
paragraph is also revised to specify that the exemptions in the 
paragraph may not be used for transfers ``to or for''--rather than just 
``for''--persons ineligible under Sec.  120.16. This change confirms 
that such persons may not participate in any ITAR-controlled activities 
under these exemptions. A minor typographical correction is also made 
to capitalize the word ``Controls.''
    [cir] The Sec.  125.4(b)(10) exemption text is revised to replace 
the term ``Disclosures'' with the ITAR term ``Releases.'' A minor 
typographical correction is also made to hyphenate ``full-time.''

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Updating Sec.  126.1 Country Policies

    <bullet> The entry for Ethiopia in paragraph (n) is removed and the 
paragraph is reserved, implementing a February 5, 2026 policy 
determination by the Secretary of State terminating the policy of 
denial for licenses or other approvals for exports of defense articles 
or defense services destined to or for the armed forces, police, 
intelligence, or other internal security forces of Ethiopia.
    <bullet> The entry for Libya in paragraph (k) is revised to make 
several minor clarifications and typographical corrections:
    [cir] Paragraph (3) is revised to use the ITAR phrase ``defense 
services'' instead of ``technical assistance or training.''
    [cir] Paragraph (6) is revised to replace the phrase ``arms and 
related material'' with ``defense articles'' and to replace ``provision 
of assistance or personnel'' with ``defense services.'' It also 
replaces the phrase ``Committee of the Security Council concerning 
Libya'' with the more specific ``committee of the United Nations 
Security Council concerned with Libya,'' which is the ITAR's standard 
formulation and reflects that the committee is not named with a proper 
noun.
    [cir] Paragraph (8) is revised to add the phrase ``provided by the 
United States Government'' after ``Defense services,'' which was 
mistakenly omitted in a prior rule. The word ``associated'' is removed 
from the phrase ``associated temporary exports of defense articles'' to 
clarify that those temporary exports do not need to be specifically 
associated with the defense services in question to qualify for this 
exclusion.
    [cir] Paragraph (9) is revised to remove the superfluous `` `s'' 
after ``United Nations.''
    <bullet> The entry for Somalia in paragraph (m) is revised to 
remove a comma from the existing text clarify the text of the exclusion 
from the policy of denial. This change affirms that the supply of 
weapons, ammunition, or military equipment may be authorized through 
case-by-case licensing review if intended solely for the support of, or 
use by, European Union training and support activities, Turkey, the 
United Kingdom, and the United States; it equally applies in the same 
circumstances for other United Nations Member States that have 
concluded a Status of Forces Agreement with Somalia, provided those 
Member States pre-notify the committee of the United Nations Security 
Council concerned with Somalia. The Department will consider 
applications for such activities on a case-by-case basis.
    <bullet> The entry for South Sudan in paragraph (w) is revised to 
clarify that the policy of denial generally applies to both exports and 
imports of defense articles and defense services. A stylistic change is 
also made in paragraph (2) to use the standardized phrase ``committee 
of the United Nations Security Council concerned with South Sudan.''

Correcting Technical Errors in the Sec.  126.5 Canadian Exemptions

    <bullet> The Canadian exemption for temporary and permanent export 
at Sec.  126.5(b) is revised to remove a requirement that contradicts 
the text of Sec.  123.10. The current Sec.  126.5(b) text states that 
exporters must obtain a Nontransfer and Use Certificate (Form DSP-83) 
for all significant military equipment transferred under the Sec.  
126.5(b) exemptions. Section 123.10 states that such assurances are not 
required when using the Sec.  126.5 exemptions. This revision aligns 
the two paragraphs and clarifies that such certificates are not needed 
when using the Sec.  126.5(b) Canadian exemption.
    <bullet> A similar correction is made to Sec.  126.5(d) to specify 
that the paragraph's reexport/retransfer exemption requirements do not 
include the need to obtain Nontransfer and Use Certificates, 
notwithstanding the cross reference to Sec.  123.9(c) and the 
requirement to include the information required by that paragraph, 
which in turn references Sec.  123.1, and the need to include all 
documentation required of a permanent export license.

Updating the Major Non-NATO Allies List

    <bullet> In Sec.  120.23, the list of ``major non-NATO allies'' is 
revised to add Saudi Arabia (91 FR 3017, January 13, 2026) and Peru (91 
FR 3019, January 14, 2026.)

Regulatory Analysis and Notices

Administrative Procedure Act

    This rulemaking is exempt from the rulemaking requirements of the 
Administrative Procedure Act (APA) pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(a)(1) as a 
military or foreign affairs function of the United States. As the 
provisions of section 553 do not apply to this rulemaking, the 
Department is publishing this rule with an immediate effective date and 
without a request for public comment.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    Since this rule is exempt from the notice-and-comment rulemaking 
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 553, the rule does not require analysis under 
the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995

    This rulemaking does not involve a mandate that will result in the 
expenditure by State, local, and tribal governments, in the aggregate 
or by the private sector, of $100 million or more in any year, and it 
will not significantly or uniquely affect small governments. Therefore, 
no actions are deemed necessary under the provisions of the Unfunded 
Mandates Reform Act of 1995.

Congressional Review Act

    The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs has found that 
this rulemaking is not a major rule within the criteria of 5 U.S.C. 
804(2).This rule will not increase costs or prices and should have no 
adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, 
innovation, or the ability of U.S.-based enterprises to compete with 
foreign-based enterprises in domestic and export markets. The 
Department does not expect this change to have an annual effect on the 
economy of $100 million or more.

Executive Orders 12372 and 13132

    This rulemaking does not have sufficient federalism implications to 
require consultations or warrant the preparation of a federalism 
summary impact statement. The regulations implementing Executive Order 
12372 regarding intergovernmental consultation on Federal programs and 
activities do not apply to this rulemaking.

Executive Orders 12866 and 13563

    Executive Order 12866, as amended by Executive Order 13563, directs 
agencies to assess all costs and benefits of available regulatory 
alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory 
approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential economic, 
environmental, public health, and safety effects). As a result of this 
change, certain restrictions on defense trade activities will be 
clarified. Other changes modestly expand the scope of permissible 
defense trade activities. Because this rule, on balance, removes 
regulatory requirements and obligations, the Department believes costs 
associated with this rule will be minimal. This rule has been 
designated a ``significant regulatory action'' by the Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs under Executive Order 12866.

Executive Order 12988

    The Department of State has reviewed this rulemaking in light of 
Executive Order 12988 to eliminate ambiguity,

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minimize litigation, establish clear legal standards, and reduce 
burden.

Executive Order 13175

    The Department of State determined that this rulemaking will not 
have tribal implications, will not impose substantial direct compliance 
costs on Indian tribal governments, and will not preempt tribal law. 
Accordingly, Executive Order 13175 does not apply to this rulemaking.

Executive Order 14192

    This rule is exempt from the requirements of Executive Order 14192 
because it relates to a foreign affairs or national security function 
of the United States.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    This rulemaking does not impose or revise any information 
collections subject to 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35.

List of Subjects

22 CFR Part 120

    Arms and munitions, Classified information, Exports.

22 CFR Part 123

    Arms and munitions, Exports, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.

22 CFR Part 125

    Arms and munitions, Classified information, Exports.

22 CFR Part 126

    Arms and munitions, Exports, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Technical assistance.

PART 120--PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS

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1. The authority citation for part 120 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  22 U.S.C. 2651a, 2752, 2753, 2776, 2778, 2779, 
2779a, 2785, 2794, 2797; E.O. 13637, 78 FR 16129, 3 CFR, 2013 Comp., 
p. 223.


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2. Amend Sec.  120.15 by revising paragraph (c) to read as follows:


Sec.  120.15  Exemptions.

* * * * *
    (c) Exemptions provided in this subchapter do not apply to defense 
article and defense service exports, reexports, or retransfers to, or 
temporary imports originating from, any proscribed countries, areas, or 
persons identified in Sec.  126.1 of this subchapter, except as 
provided in Sec.  126.1.
* * * * *

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3. Amend Sec.  120.23 by revising paragraph (b)(2) to read as follows:


Sec.  120.23  Organizations and arrangements.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (2) The following countries have been designated as major non-NATO 
allies: Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Israel, 
Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Morocco, New Zealand, Pakistan, Peru, the 
Philippines, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and 
Tunisia. Taiwan shall be treated as though it were designated a major 
non-NATO ally.
* * * * *

PART 123--LICENSES FOR THE EXPORT AND TEMPORARY IMPORT OF DEFENSE 
ARTICLES

0
4. The authority citation for part 123 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  Secs. 2, 38, and 71, Pub. L. 90-629, 90 Stat. 744 
(22 U.S.C. 2752, 2778, 2797); 22 U.S.C. 2753; 22 U.S.C. 2651a; 22 
U.S.C. 2776; Pub. L. 105-261, 112 Stat. 1920; Sec. 1205(a), Pub. L. 
107-228; Sec. 520, Pub. L. 112-55; Section 1261, Pub. L. 112-239; 
E.O. 13637, 78 FR 16129.


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5. Amend Sec.  123.16 by revising paragraph (a) to read as follows:


Sec.  123.16  Exemptions of general applicability.

    (a) The following exemptions apply to exports, reexports, 
retransfers, or temporary imports of unclassified defense articles for 
which no approval is needed from the Directorate of Defense Trade 
Controls. These exemptions do not apply to: Proscribed destinations 
under Sec.  126.1 of this subchapter; exports for which Congressional 
notification is required (see Sec.  123.15 and Sec.  124.11 of this 
subchapter); defense articles designated as Significant Military 
Equipment (SME) or on the Missile Technology Control Regime (MT) Annex; 
and may not be used by persons who are generally ineligible as 
described in Sec.  120.16 of this subchapter. All shipments of defense 
articles, including but not limited to those to Australia, Canada, and 
the United Kingdom, require an Electronic Export Information (EEI) 
filing or notification letter. If the export of a defense article is 
exempt from licensing, the EEI filing must cite the exemption. Refer to 
Sec.  123.22 for EEI filing and letter notification requirements.
* * * * *

PART 125--LICENSES FOR THE EXPORT OF TECHNICAL DATA AND CLASSIFIED 
DEFENSE ARTICLES

0
6. The authority citation for part 125 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  Secs. 2 and 38, Pub. L. 90-629, 90 Stat. 744 (22 
U.S.C. 2752, 2778); 22 U.S.C. 2651a; E.O. 13637, 78 FR 16129.


0
7. Amend Sec.  125.4 by revising paragraphs (a) and (b)(10) to read as 
follows:


Sec.  125.4  Exemptions of general applicability.

    (a) The following exemptions apply to exports of technical data for 
which approval is not needed from the Directorate of Defense Trade 
Controls. The exemptions, except for paragraph (b)(13) of this section, 
do not apply to defense article and defense service exports, reexports, 
or retransfers to, or temporary imports from, proscribed destinations 
under Sec.  126.1 of this subchapter or for persons considered 
generally ineligible under Sec.  120.16 of this subchapter. The 
exemptions are also not applicable for purposes of establishing 
offshore procurement arrangements or producing defense articles 
offshore (see Sec.  124.13), except as authorized under paragraph (c) 
of this section. Transmission of classified information must comply 
with the requirements of the Department of Defense National Industrial 
Security Program Operating Manual (unless such requirements are in 
direct conflict with guidance provided by the Directorate of Defense 
Trade Controls, in which case the latter guidance must be followed) and 
the exporter must certify to the transmittal authority that the 
technical data does not exceed the technical limitation of the 
authorized export.
    (b) * * *
    (10) Releases of unclassified technical data in the U.S. by U.S. 
institutions of higher learning to foreign persons who are their bona 
fide and full-time regular employees. This exemption is available only 
if:
* * * * *

PART 126--GENERAL POLICIES AND PROVISIONS

0
8. The authority citation for part 126 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  22 U.S.C. 287c, 2651a, 2752, 2753, 2776, 2778, 2779, 
2779a, 2780, 2791, 2797, 10423; sec. 1225, Pub. L. 108-375, 118 
Stat. 2091; sec. 7045, Pub. L. 112-74, 125 Stat. 1232; sec. 1250A, 
Pub. L 116-92, 133 Stat. 1665; sec. 205, Pub. L. 116-94, 133 Stat. 
3052; and E.O. 13637, 78 FR 16129, 3 CFR, 2013 Comp., p. 223.


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9. Amend Sec.  126.1 by:
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a. Revising paragraph (a);
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b. In paragraph (c), adding a paragraph heading;
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c. Revising paragraphs (d), (i) introductory text and (i)(5), (k) 
introductory text, (k)(3), (6), (8) and (9), (m) introductory text and 
(m)(2)(iii);

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d. Removing and reserving paragraph (n); and
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e. Revising paragraphs (w) introductory text and (w)(2).
    The revisions read as follows:


Sec.  126.1  Prohibited exports, imports, and sales to or from certain 
countries.

    (a) General. It is the policy of the United States to deny licenses 
and other approvals for exports, reexports, retransfers, and temporary 
imports of defense articles and defense services destined for, or 
originating in, certain countries. (For brokering activities, see Sec.  
129.7 of this subchapter, which imposes restrictions similar to those 
contained in this section.) No transfer of defense articles or defense 
services may be made pursuant to an exemption provided in this 
subchapter to or from any proscribed countries, areas, or persons as 
described in this section, except as follows:
    (1) Transfers pursuant to Sec.  123.17, Sec.  125.4(b)(13), Sec.  
126.6, or Sec.  126.18(e) of this subchapter;
* * * * *
    (c) Identification in this section. * * *
* * * * *
    (d) Countries subject to certain prohibitions. (1) For exports, 
reexports, retransfers, and temporary imports of defense articles and 
defense services, the following countries are subject to a policy of 
denial:

                       Table 1 to Paragraph (d)(1)
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                                 Country
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Belarus
Burma
China
Cuba
Iran
North Korea
Syria
Venezuela
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    (2) For exports, reexports, retransfers, and temporary imports of 
defense articles and defense services, a policy of denial applies as 
specified in the associated paragraphs in the following table:

                       Table 2 to Paragraph (d)(2)
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                                            Country specific paragraph
                Country                              location
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Afghanistan............................  See also paragraph (g) of this
                                          section.
Central African Republic...............  See also paragraph (u) of this
                                          section.
Cyprus.................................  See also paragraph (r) of this
                                          section.
Democratic Republic of the Congo.......  See also paragraph (i) of this
                                          section.
Eritrea................................  See also paragraph (h) of this
                                          section.
Haiti..................................  See also paragraph (j) of this
                                          section.
Iraq...................................  See also paragraph (f) of this
                                          section.
Lebanon................................  See also paragraph (t) of this
                                          section.
Libya..................................  See also paragraph (k) of this
                                          section.
Nicaragua..............................  See also paragraph (p) of this
                                          section.
Russia.................................  See also paragraph (l) of this
                                          section.
Somalia................................  See also paragraph (m) of this
                                          section.
South Sudan............................  See also paragraph (w) of this
                                          section.
Sudan..................................  See also paragraph (v) of this
                                          section.
Zimbabwe...............................  See also paragraph (s) of this
                                          section.
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* * * * *
    (i) Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is the policy of the 
United States to deny licenses or other approvals for exports or 
imports of defense articles and defense services destined for or 
originating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, except that a 
license or other approval may be issued, on a case-by-case basis, for:
* * * * *
    (5) Defense articles and defense services as approved by the 
committee of the United Nations Security Council concerned with the 
Democratic Republic of the Congo.
* * * * *
    (k) Libya. It is the policy of the United States to deny licenses 
or other approvals for exports or imports of defense articles and 
defense services destined for or originating in Libya, except that a 
license or other approval may be issued, on a case-by-case basis, for:
* * * * *
    (3) The provision of defense services when intended solely for 
security or disarmament assistance to the Libyan government;
* * * * *
    (6) Other sales or supply of defense articles or defense services, 
as approved in advance by the committee of the United Nations Security 
Council concerned with Libya;
* * * * *
    (8) Defense services provided by the United States Government to 
Libyan security forces intended solely to promote the process of 
reunification of Libyan military and security institutions, as well as 
temporary exports of defense articles intended solely for use by the 
non-Libyan providers of those defense services for delivery of those 
defense services and their protective use, as notified in advance to 
the committee of the United Nations Security Council concerned with 
Libya; or

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    (9) Military aircraft or naval vessels temporarily exported by the 
United States Government into the territory of Libya solely to deliver 
items or facilitate activities otherwise exempted or not covered by the 
United Nations arms embargo on Libya, including humanitarian 
assistance, as well as defense articles for defensive purposes that 
remain at all times aboard the vessel or aircraft while temporarily in 
Libya or on the person of any non-Libyan personnel temporarily 
disembarked from such vessel or aircraft.
* * * * *
    (m) Somalia. It is the policy of the United States to deny licenses 
or other approvals for exports or imports of defense articles and 
defense services destined for Somalia, except that a license or other 
approval may be issued, on a case-by-case basis, for:
* * * * *
    (2) * * *
    (iii) European Union training and support activities, Turkey, the 
United Kingdom, or the United States, or any other Member State forces 
with a status of forces agreement or a memorandum of understanding with 
the Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia, provided that they 
inform the committee of the United Nations Security Council concerned 
with Somalia, for information purposes only, about the existence of 
such agreements;
* * * * *
    (w) South Sudan. It is the policy of the United States to deny 
licenses or other approvals for exports or imports of defense articles 
and defense services destined for South Sudan, except that a license or 
other approval may be issued, on a case-by-case basis, for:
* * * * *
    (2) Non-lethal defense articles intended solely for humanitarian or 
protective use, and related defense services as notified in advance to 
the committee of the United Nations Security Council concerned with 
South Sudan;
* * * * *

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10. Amend Sec.  126.5 by revising paragraphs (b) and (d) introductory 
text to read as follows:


Sec.  126.5  Canadian exemptions.

* * * * *
    (b) Permanent and temporary export of defense articles. Except as 
provided in Supplement No. 1 to part 126 of this subchapter and for 
exports that transit third countries, Port Directors of U.S. Customs 
and Border Protection and postmasters shall permit, when for end-use in 
Canada by Canadian Federal or Provincial governmental authorities 
acting in an official capacity or by a Canadian-registered person, or 
for return to the United States, the permanent and temporary export to 
Canada without a license of unclassified defense articles and defense 
services identified on the U.S. Munitions List (22 CFR 121.1). The 
exceptions are subject to meeting the requirements of this subchapter, 
to include Sec. Sec.  120.15(d) and 120.16, parts 122 and 123 (except 
insofar as exemption from licensing requirements is herein authorized) 
and Sec.  126.1. For purposes of this section, ``Canadian-registered 
person'' is any Canadian national (including Canadian business entities 
organized under the laws of Canada), dual citizen of Canada and a third 
country other than a country listed in Sec.  126.1, and permanent 
resident registered in Canada in accordance with the Canadian Defense 
Production Act, and such other Canadian Crown Corporations identified 
by the Department of State in a list of such persons publicly available 
through the internet website of the Directorate of Defense Trade 
Controls and by other means.
* * * * *
    (d) Reexports/retransfer. Reexport/retransfer in Canada to another 
end-user or end-use or from Canada to another destination, except the 
United States, must in all instances have the prior approval of the 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. Unless otherwise exempt in this 
subchapter, the original exporter is responsible, upon request from a 
Canadian-registered person, for obtaining or providing reexport/
retransfer approval. In any instance when the U.S. exporter is no 
longer available to the Canadian end-user the request for reexport/
retransfer may be made directly to the Directorate of Defense Trade 
Controls. All requests must include the information in Sec.  123.9(c) 
of this subchapter, except that as provided in Sec.  123.10 of this 
subchapter a Nontransfer and Use Certificate is not required. Reexport/
retransfer approval is acquired by:
* * * * *

Thomas G. DiNanno,
Under Secretary, Arms Control and International Security, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2026-19161 Filed 9-17-26; 8:45 am]
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