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The Department of State is removing Rwanda from its regulations on prohibited exports and sales to certain countries as a result of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 1823, which terminated remaining arms sanctions against Rwanda. * DATES: This rule is effective September 25, 2008.

The Department of State is amending the text of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to increase the registration fees, change the registration renewal period, and make other minor administrative changes. * DATES: Effective Date: This rule is effective September 25, 2008.

Due to the volume of authorizations requiring amendments to reflect this name change, DDTC is exercising its authority at 22 CFR 126.3 to waive the requirement for DSP-119s to change currently approved authorizations.

Licensing of Foreign Persons Employed by a U.S. Person – UPDATED Guidelines, FAQ and Checklist

State/DDTC has scheduled a meeting of the Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG) for October 21, 2008

(73 Fed. Reg. 49223)

The U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (State/DDTC) has posted on its website a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

(73 Fed. Reg. 47523) - The U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (State/DDTC) has amended Part 121 of its International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to add language clarifying how the criteria of Section 17(c) of the Export Administration Act of 1979 (“EAA”) are implemented in accordance with the Department of State’s obligations under the Arms Export Control Act (“AECA”), and restating the Department’s longstanding policy and practice of implementing the ...

The Department of State is amending the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) by revising the validity period for registration and by limiting the time frame in which a registration may be renewed. Effective Date: This rule is effective on July 18, 2008

This guidance changes the requirements for documentation is support of exports of SME to the Government of Iraq.

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has issued an interim rule amending Parts 204, 235, and 252 of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address requirements for complying with export control laws and regulations when performing DoD contracts

Links to updated Guidelines for Preparing Agreements and other documents.

State/DDTC Publishes List of DTAG Members for 2008-2010 Term

The U.S. Census Bureau (Census Bureau) issues this final rule to amend its regulations to implement provisions in the Foreign Relations Authorization Act. Specifically, the Census Bureau is requiring mandatory filing of export information through the Automated Export System (AES) or through AESDirect for all shipments where a Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) is required

Defense News Interview with DAS Frank Ruggiero

April 28, 2008 UPDATE - Notice on License Support Documentation

The U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (State/DDTC) has posted on its website eight Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on its updated procedures for licenses “in furtherance” of ITAR Part 124 Agreements. The updated procedures can be found in revised section 9.4 of State/DDTC’s Guidelines for Preparing Agreements

The U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (State/DDTC) has posted on its website guidance and frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the “rebaselining” of old Technical Assistance Agreements and other ITAR Part 124 agreements.

DSP-73 and DSP-61 License Applications – Supporting Documentation Requirements

State DDTC has posted on its website an Updated Guidelines for the Permanent Export, Temporary Export, & Temporary Import of Firearms & Ammunition