BIS issues export control guidance to academic research institutions
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Jeff Dale2024-08-16T18:17:00
The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued guidance to academic research institutions on trends in voluntary self-disclosure to improve export control compliance.
In a compliance note, published Thursday, BIS said it is “dedicated to partnering with U.S. academic research institutions, both to protect national security and to help maintain U.S. leadership in innovation and collaboration.”
BIS strongly encourages voluntary self-disclosure from institutions that violate the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), with the agency providing examples of noncompliance.
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