On Friday, October 7, 2022, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) released an interim final rule containing an unprecedented set of export controls aimed at the Chinese semiconductor, advanced computing, and supercomputer industries. This new rule aligns with the recent Executive Order for Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) Act of 2022, to […]
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Export Control Requirements for International Shipments
All outbound international shipments must undergo export control review to determine (1) if an export authorization from the U.S. Government is required, and (2) whether the item is for end use by a restricted person or entity (“restricted party”). It is your responsibility to ensure that the item you are shipping is not intended for […]
Russia, DNR, LNR and Belarus Communication
Dear Colleagues On February 21, 2022, President Biden signed an Executive Order (“EO”) that imposes a territorial embargo on what Russia is now calling the Donetsk People’s Republic (“DNR”) and Luhansk People’s Republic (“LNR”) in eastern Ukraine. Likewise, Australia, Canada, the European Union, Japan, and the United Kingdom all imposed similar sanctions on Russia. Both […]
Implementation of Export Control Policy and Manual
Export control has become a serious topic for universities and science laboratories. As a Lab employee, you are responsible for compliance with export control policy in both research and non-research activities. Lab Director Mike Witherell shares his thoughts on export control in this video. Export control failures and violations can result in severe consequences for both Berkeley […]
Expedite Processing of Your Sponsored Proposal
Many sponsored proposals require Export Control Review prior to award. Export Control Review is performed by the Export Compliance Office on proposals with foreign sponsors (whether they are direct, prime, or lead sponsors) and proposals where National and Homeland Security questions are answered “yes.” To expedite the approvals of your sponsored proposal, you should: First […]
Export Control Restricted Party Screenings
To protect national interests, U.S. export control laws require U.S. entities such as the Lab to conduct Restricted Party Screenings (RPS). The screenings are to ensure that the entity does not engage in activities with sanctioned or denied entities or persons, whether in the U.S. or abroad. The U.S. government publishes various lists of these […]