The Export Compliance Office is offering its annual Restricted Party Screening (RPS) training on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM. This essential session is required for all new Visual Compliance users and is open to researchers and other staff looking to better understand RPS and its impact at Berkeley Lab. Why It Matters: RPS […]
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Streamlined Process for International Shipping Requests – Effective March 1, 2025
To improve efficiency in handling international shipping requests for non-biological items, the Export Compliance Office is transitioning to a new submission process using Jira, a project management tool. Starting March 1, 2025, all international shipping requests for non-biological items must be submitted through the Export Control website using this link: https://exportcontrol.lbl.gov/forms/ (select “Non-Biological International Shipping Form” under […]
Commerce Department Implements Export Controls on Semiconductor, Quantum, and Additive Manufacturing Items for National Security and Foreign Policy Reasons, September 06, 2024
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 with others in your Division who may be impacted by these changes. Background In coordination with international partners and in furtherance of the United States national […]
Announcement: 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 designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the complexities of export controls. Agenda Highlights: Who Should Attend: This event is mandatory […]
A Bigger Yard, A Higher Fence: Understanding BIS’s Expanded Controls on Advanced Computing Exports
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, 2023, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued an update to last year’s export controls on advanced computing, supercomputing and semiconductor manufacturing equipment. […]
Commerce 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 who may be impacted by these changes. Background On October 7, 2023, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the U.S. Department of […]