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U.S. Export Regulations

U.S. Export Regulations and Governing Agencies

UMB policy on U.S. export controls and sanctions ensures compliance with federal laws that regulate the export of technology, equipment, and services. Several agencies administer these regulations depending on the type of item, technology, or country involved.

(EAR)

  • Control items with both commercial and potential military applications, such as computers, lasers, and pathogens
  • Administer   that are denied, debarred, or require a license for export transactions

(ITAR)

  • Control military items and defense services, including firearms, military equipment, toxicological agents, biological agents, and associated materials and equipment

  • Enforces economic and trade sanctions imposed on specific countries or regions for reasons of foreign policy, national security, or international agreements
  • Maintains lists of individuals and organizations considered threats to U.S. national security or economic interests

Fundamental Research Guidance

– outlines protections for fundamental research

– reinforces fundamental research exclusions

Key Regulatory References (Code of Federal Regulations)

Link to (CFR) for access to:

  • Nuclear Regulatory Commission: 10 CFR §110
  • Export Administration Regulations (EAR): 15 CFR §§734–774
  • International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): 22 CFR §§120–130
  • Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms: 27 CFR §444–555
  • Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC): 31 CFR §§500–599
  • Office of Patents and Trademarks (PTO): 37 CFR §5

Contact

Office of Research and Development | ORD

620 W. Lexington St.
Fourth Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201

410-706-6723

Departments Within ORD

Sponsored Programs Administration Center for Clinical Trials and Corporate Contracts Office of Technology Transfer

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