BIS Seeks Comment on Information Collection for Licensing, Reporting, Enforcement Activities
The Bureau of Industry and Security is seeking public comments on an information collection related to “miscellaneous" licensing, reporting and enforcement activities associated with exports. BIS said it's revising the title of the information collection to include certain reporting activities.
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Some of the activities involve submissions of documents to BIS, along with the "exchange of documents among parties in the export transaction to ensure that each party understands its obligations under U.S. law," the agency said. Others involve writing certain export control statements on shipping documents or reporting "unforeseen changes" in shipping. "Many of these activities are needed by the Office of Export Enforcement and [CBP] to document export transactions, enforce the [Export Administration Regulations] and protect the National Security of the United States."
Public comments are due by Feb. 17.