EXPORT CONTROL POLICY
Updated policy and procedures on tangible exports and acceptance of 3rd
party proprietary or restricted information
DECISION TREE
To assist in determining the applicability of export controls
If you have questions about the applicability of export control regulations
to a particular situation, or about any of the information presented on this
page, contact:
Steve Eisner,
Export Control Officer
steve.eisner@stanford.edu
(650) 724-7072
Export Controls
Federal Agencies and Their Export Control Regulations
The Federal agencies and their export control regulations most commonly associated with research activity at academic institutions in the US are the following:
- US Department of State (Directorate of Defense Trade Controls)
~ International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
~ governs "defense articles and services" (items and information specifically designed or adapted for military use. Includes satellites and spacecraft.
- US Department of Commerce (Bureau of Industry and Security)
~ Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
~ governs dual use items and information predominately civilian in character by having military applications.
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US Department of the Treasury (Office of Foreign Assets Control)
~ Office of Foreign Assets Control Regulations (OFAC)
~ administers and enforces trade embargos and economic sanctions
See Lists of Sanctioned Countries and Specially Designated Nationals (SDNs)
Violations of these export control regulations can lead to significant civil and criminal penalties.
