Ensuring institutional compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 CFR 120-130, has a become a priority for many institutions, particularly those conducting work under U.S. Department of Defense funded grants and contracts. This workshop will deliver practical information on preparing and submitting commodity jurisdiction requests, export license applications, technical assistance agreements, and voluntary disclosures to the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC): who to contact, when to contact, and what to submit. A brief review of the most common types of submissions universities make to DDTC will be provided; however, the focus of the workshop will be on setting realistic processing timelines, tips for avoiding having applications "returned without action," how to request amendments, and how to deal with troublesome provisos. The workshop will also cover the steps to take when filing a voluntary disclosure and responding to DDTC follow-up questions and conditions for final resolution.
The primary materials for this workshop will be the ITAR and associated DDTC forms and guidelines. Workshop faculty will use real-world examples and case studies to facilitate learning and discussion among the participants. Time will be allowed for questions, discussion and networking with others having similar export control functions and responsibilities because we're all in this together!
General understanding of and familiarity with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (22 CFR 120-130).
Advanced