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State/DDTC Updates Requirements for License Support Documentation

noemail@siaed.org — Fri, 09 May 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Section 123.1(c)(4) of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) establishes that the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) may require all pertinent documentary information in order to consider the issuance of a license or other approval. Consistent with our longstanding practice, in addition to requiring a purchase order, letter of intent, or other documentation, DDTC's Office of Defense Trade Controls Licensing (DTCL) may require a signed contract to be submitted with any application for the permanent export of defense articles.

(Source: http://pmddtc.state.gov/license_support.htm)

9-May-08 4:00 PM

FAQs on Updated Procedures for Licenses “In Furtherance” of ITAR Part 124 Agreements

noemail@siaed.org — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT

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

23-Apr-08 10:00 AM

State/DDTC Guidance & FAQs on Rebaselining Old TAAs and other ITAR Part 124 Agreements

noemail@siaed.org — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT

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. An agreement rebaseline is used as a tool to “clean-up” a currently approved agreement.

23-Apr-08 10:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): DSP-73 and DSP-61 License Applications – Supporting Documentation Requirements

noemail@siaed.org — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): DSP-73 and DSP-61 License Applications Supporting Documentation Requirements Q: Why are we updating the guidance? A: Due to some inadequacies in our case handling system, we are asking for this additional information in order to expedite the case review. We will fix this in our future upgrades to the system but in the interim, we are asking for your indulgence. A little more effort on your part up front will decrease the overall time until the approval is back to you. Q: Why is a transmittal letter required if information already stated in application? A: While the transmittal letter may re-state information already provided in the application, it will allow the applicant to provide further insight into the transaction as well as provide information not specifically required in the license application, i.e., related voluntary disclosure (VD), customs seizure. More importantly, DDTC is moving away from the stand-alone license...

25-Mar-08 1:00 PM

State DDTC Issues Updated Guidelines on Firearms and Ammunition

noemail@siaed.org — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (State/DDTC) has posted on its website an updated, nineteen-page Guidelines for the Permanent Export, Temporary Export, and Temporary Import of Firearms and Ammunition.

According to State/DDTC, the intent was to make the guidance more useful to help get the firearms and ammunition cases in and out of the review process quickly and help the applicants avoid RWAs. Previous guidance was dated; it intermingled the guidance for both electronic and paper submissions; and it was confusing. Also the review/rewrite provided State/DDTC the opportunity to add some additional tips to help speed the review. As for what is new, State/DDTC has streamlined the guidance. It eliminated many of the redundant paragraphs, added some guidance related to Congressional Notifications, added the hyperlinks to the forms and added a handy, dandy checklist for industry.

Click here for a copy of the new guidelines.

25-Mar-08 12:00 PM

BIS Establishes Online Export Control Training for Exporters

noemail@siaed.org — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has announced the creation of the BIS Online Training Room, an innovative new resource for companies interested in learning about U.S. dual-use export control regulations. The Training Room will act as an organized, online repository of training modules and webinars, amplifying and augmenting current BIS exporter outreach programs. The initial launch includes the first half of the Essentials of Export Controls seminar that BIS currently offers around the country, as well as five pre-recorded webinars covering a variety of topics. The training modules are presented in a video streaming format. The pre-recorded BIS webinars were conducted over the past year and focus on specific export control issues.

The BIS Online Training Room can be found at: http://www.bis.doc.gov/seminarsandtraining/seminar-training.htm

20-Mar-08 11:00 AM

Directorate of Defense Trade Controls DSP-73 and DSP-61 Supporting Documentation Requirements

noemail@siaed.org — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Effective April 15, 2008, any submission not meeting these requirements is subject to Return Without Action. However, DDTC encourages industry to implement this new guidance prior to April 1, 2008. In order to facilitate review of DSP-73 and DSP-61 license applications and to ensure compliance with the AECA and ITAR, DDTC is implementing new guidance for the supporting documentation requirements for these license types. DDTC will not accept stand-alone license applications for the DSP-73 and DSP-61. These license applications must include documentation supporting the requested transaction. The new requirements are identified below. For transactions in furtherance of an agreement, all DSP-73 and DSP-61 license applications must satisfy the additional requirements identified in Section 9.4 of the Guidelines for Preparing Agreements. DSP-73 – Temporary Export License Applications Transmittal Letter: All DSP-73 license applications must be supported by a transmittal letter from...

14-Mar-08 10:00 AM

DDTC Guidance for Iraq and Afghanistan Cases

noemail@siaed.org — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) Guidance for Iraq and Afghanistan Cases (Revised 3/1/2008) It is the policy of the Department of State to expedite all requests for exports directly supporting our coalition efforts in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) in Iraq and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) in Afghanistan. To ensure these priority operations are fully supported, the Department is updating its procedures to ensure only requests directly related to OEF/OIF operations are afforded this expedited review. Henceforth, licenses for use of the OEF/OIF expedited review are limited to: · Defense articles and services to forces or organizations deployed in either Afghanistan and Iraq; · Defense articles and services to forces or organizations within 90 days of a scheduled deployment. Licenses requesting OEF/OIF expedited handling not meeting these criteria will be returned without action for resubmission by the applicant as a routine license. Application...

10-Mar-08 10:00 AM

State DDTC Revises Guidance for TAA/MLA Applications and Amendments Involving Third Country Dual Nationals

noemail@siaed.org — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 01:00:00 GMT

This notice supersedes the prior notice of the same subject dated January 4, 2008. Source: http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/dual_nationals.htm ITAR Revisions for Dual/Third Party Nationals (Updated) Any amendment submitted using the prior guidance must be re-accomplished using the procedures identified below. On December 19, 2007, an amendment to the ITAR was published (72 FR 71785 [ http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/docs/frnotices/72FR71785_Dual_Nationals.pdf]) that revised licensing procedures with regard to third country/dual nationals for technical assistance/manufacturing license agreements. In particular, a new §124.16 has been added to no longer require additional approval for release of technical data, defense services, and access to defense articles for third country/dual national employees of the foreign signatory/sublicensee to an agreement that are exclusively from NATO, EU Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Switzerland. They may not hold nationality from any other...

9-Mar-08 9:00 PM

White House Statement on U.S. Export Control Reform Directives - January 23, 2008

noemail@siaed.org — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 02:00:00 GMT

The President signed today a package of directives that will ensure the United States' export control policies and practices support the National Security Strategy of 2006, while facilitating the United States' continued international economic and technological leadership.

These new directives will advance a more efficient and transparent export licensing process and enhance dispute resolution mechanisms. They will also help ensure proper levels of control for continued U.S. economic competitiveness and innovation while protecting national security. The Directives are intended to clarify and strengthen the ability of the U.S. Government to monitor and deny U.S. controlled goods, services or technologies to a potential enemy.

The United States continues to face unprecedented security challenges, including terrorist threats from the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and advanced conventional weapons to unstable regions of the world. The United States also faces economic challenges from the increasing worldwide diffusion of high technology and global markets. As a result, the Administration will continue to ensure that our export control system is focused to meet these challenges.

24-Jan-08 9:00 PM

SIA Establishes International Trade Scholarship Program

noemail@siaed.org — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:00:00 GMT

SIA has established a program that awards scholarships to students pursuing a degree in the field of International Trade.

For additional details and application: Scholarship Fund Application

22-Jan-08 9:00 AM

Justice/ATF Publishes Updated Federal Explosives Law and Regulations (ATF P 5400.7) "Orange Book"

noemail@siaed.org — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Federal Explosives Law and Regulations 2007 Publication Available

ATF is pleased to announce the publication of the updated Federal Explosives Law and Regulations (ATF P 5400.7), generally know as the "orange book."

One of the goals of this publication is to help the industry ensure the safety and security of explosive materials involved in commerce. The updates include enhancements to the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970 stemming from the enactment of the Safe Explosives Act. Three of the major changes are requirements that all persons who receive regulated explosive materials in intrastate commerce have a Federal explosives license or permit, that ATF conduct background checks on all employees possessing explosives in the course of their employment with a licensee or permittee, and an expansion of categories of persons prohibited from possessing explosives. In addition, the publication provides updated questions and answers, and addresses new rulings that give the industry flexibility through alternate methods or procedures for specific explosives regulations.

All Federal explosives licensees and permittees will receive copies of the publication in early 2008, but in the interim can download the publication at: http://www.atf.gov/explarson/fedexplolaw/2007edition/index.htm

(Source: http://www.atf.treas.gov/whatsnew.htm)

2-Jan-08 4:00 PM

New Managing Director of Defense Trade Controls

noemail@siaed.org — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 21:00:00 GMT

The State Department's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) has announced that Robert S. Kovac has assumed the position of Managing Director of Defense Trade Controls. Mr. Kovac is the former Director of Licensing at the Defense Technology Security Administration.

2-Jan-08 4:00 PM

State/DDTC Updates Embargo Reference Chart

noemail@siaed.org — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 20:00:00 GMT

State/DDTC Updates Embargo Reference Chart

(Source: http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/country.htm)

On December 19, 2007, the DDTC "Embargoed Countries" chart was updated, adding ITAR 126.1(c) references, which were published in 72 Federal Register 71575-71576, Dec. 18, 2007, for the following countries:

(1) Cote d'Ivoire

(2) Democratic Republic of Congo (see also paragraph (i) of this section)

(3) Iraq

(4) Iran

(5) Lebanon

(6) Liberia

(7) North Korea

(8) Rwanda (see also paragraph (h) of this section)

(9) Sierra Leone

(10) Somalia

(11) Sudan

This chart does not include all policies toward foreign countries for the export of defense articles and defense services. It includes certain policies published in the Federal Register, an official U.S. Government publication that should be consulted regularly to ensure up-to-date awareness of country policies.

2-Jan-08 3:00 PM

Replacement of Section 9.4 of the “Guidelines for Preparing Agreements”

noemail@siaed.org — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Directorate of Defense Trade Controls

Replacement of Section 9.4 of the “Guidelines for Preparing Agreements”

Last Updated: December 27, 2007

In the process of adjudicating hardware license requests in furtherance of agreements over the past several years, DTCL has encountered numerous instances of license value exceeding the authorized value for hardware under the agreement. In some of these instances, the unauthorized increase in value of the agreement has required congressional notification (or re-notification) of the agreement and enforcement action by the Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance.

As part of the incremental move towards full implementation of electronic licensing using D-Trade, many of the DDTC internal audit functions now performed manually by licensing officers will be incorporated into the business rules of D-Trade. A couple of examples –

an applicant will not be able to submit a license request in furtherance of an agreement until the agreement is approved;
the system will not accept a license request that exceeds the hardware value authorized by the agreement.

The Director of Licensing is implementing new guidance for hardware license requests “in furtherance” of agreements. This action is intended to prepare industry for the upcoming D-Trade requirements. Further, it transfers the audit responsibility back to the applicant for verification of whether they meet all of the requirements.

As a result, Section 9.4 of the “Guidelines for Preparing Agreements” is replaced in its entirety. This new guidance reflects many of the requirements in the current version of Section 9.4. However, it is now presented in a new structured format to allow standardized review of the information by licensing officers. The “Sample Letter of Explanation” template does not represent new data gathering requirements; instead it is a request for data review under the record keeping requirements of 22 CFR §122.5.

Effective February 1, 2008, any submission not meeting these requirements is subject to Return Without Action.

2-Jan-08 2:00 PM

Suspension of Defense Export Licenses for Sri Lanka

noemail@siaed.org — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Suspension of Defense Export Licenses for Sri Lanka

Last Updated: December 31, 2007

In accordance with “Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008,” effective December 26, 2007, it is the policy of the United States to deny applications for licenses and other approvals to export or otherwise transfer defense articles and services to Sri Lanka. The only exception to this policy is that licenses may be issued for technical data or equipment made available for the limited purposes of maritime and air surveillance and communications. Such licenses remain subject to case-by-case review.

2-Jan-08 2:00 PM

State Department’s Arrangement with the Canadian Department of National Defence on Dual Nationals

noemail@siaed.org — Mon, 21 May 2007 14:00:00 GMT

Directorate of Defense Trade Controls

Last Updated: May 18, 2007

The State Department has concluded an arrangement with the Canadian Department of National Defense (DND), effective May 17, 2007, with respect to access to ITAR items by Canadian citizens who are dual nationals. The DND has agreed to restrict access to ITAR controlled items to its employees who are issued a minimum SECRET-level security clearance by the Canadian Government. Among the reasons for which SECRET-level security clearances are not granted, the DND intends to ensure SECRET-level security clearances are not granted to personnel with ties to known terrorist groups or who maintain significant ties to foreign countries, including those countries to which exports and sales of ITAR controlled defense articles and services are prohibited. In exchange, the State Department will revise its export authorizations, which have incorporated limitations/provisos that require specific identification of individuals and countries of dual nationals and execution of Non Disclosure Agreements, to permit Canadian citizen/dual-national DND employees access as needed to ITAR defense articles and services if they possess a SECRET-level security clearance. This applies only to the DND and is not extended to any other government agency or to private companies in Canada.

The State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls Licensing office will re-issue export authorizations to companies for export of defense articles or services to the DND where the restrictive limitations/provisos have been imposed. The reissued export authorizations will contain proviso language reflecting the May 17 State Department-DND arrangement mitigating the requirement for specific identification of dual nationals and execution of Non Disclosure Agreements. The Department has been provided a list of authorizations from the DND which require revision so it will not be necessary for companies to apply for an amendment to existing affected authorizations.

http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/state_department_arrangement_with_canadian_dept.htm

21-May-07 10:00 AM

Defense Trade Policy Regarding Vietnam – ITAR Amendment

noemail@siaed.org — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 22:00:00 GMT

Directorate of Defense Trade Controls

Defense Trade Policy Regarding Vietnam – ITAR Amendment

Last Updated: April 11, 2007

Effective April 3, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations are amended with respect to Vietnam at 22 CFR §126.1 to make it United States policy to consider on a case-by-case basis licenses, other approvals, exports, or imports of non-lethal defense articles and defense services destined for or originating in Vietnam. Vietnam remains at 22 CFR §126.1 and other prohibitions will continue to apply, such as the requirement for prior written approval for proposed sales pursuant to 22 CFR §126.1(e). The United States will deny licenses, other approvals, exports or imports of lethal defense articles and services destined for or originating in Vietnam. Under this policy, the export of lethal-end items, components of lethal-end items (unless those components are non-lethal, safety-of-use spare parts for lethal-end items), non-lethal crowd control defense articles and defense services, and night vision devices to end-users with a role in ground security will not be approved.

Click here to read the Federal Register notice.

21-Apr-07 6:00 PM

Defense Trade Policy Regarding Libya

noemail@siaed.org — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 02:00:00 GMT

Directorate of Defense Trade Controls

Defense Trade Policy Regarding Libya

Last Updated: February 8, 2007

As of February 7, 2007, §126.1 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) has been amended with regard to U.S. defense trade policy with Libya.

Libya has been removed from §§126.1(a) and 126.1(d), and §126.1(k) has been added, which specifies the following:

“It is the policy of the United States to deny licenses, other approvals, exports or imports of defense articles and defense services destined for or originating in Libya except, on a case-by-case basis, for:

(1) Non-lethal defense articles and defense services,
(2) Non-lethal safety-of-use defense articles (e.g., cartridge actuated devices, propellant actuated devices and technical manuals for military aircraft for purposes of enhancing the safety of the aircrew) as spare parts for lethal end-items.”

Please note that as Libya is still proscribed in §126.1, exemptions, other than §123.17, do not apply with respect to articles originating in or for export to Libya and the requirements of §126.1(e) applicable to proposed sales continue to apply.

For more details, please read the Federal Register notice.

19-Feb-07 9:00 PM

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

noemail@siaed.org — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Voluntary Disclosure Handbook Task Force Need interested parties to chair or co-chair the “Voluntary Disclosure Handbook” task force. The chair or co-chair does not have to be in the immediate Washington, D.C. area, but must be willing to commit the time and effort to complete the Handbook. The individual(s) must demonstrate good leadership skills and be well organized. If you are interested in heading up the task force or serving on the task force, please contact Pam Welch at pamela.s.welch@boeing.com D-TRADE Handbook Task Force Need interested parties to chair or co-chair the “D-TRADE Handbook” task force. The chair or co-chair does not have to be in the immediate Washington, D.C. area, but must be willing to commit the time and effort to complete the Handbook. The individual(s) must demonstrate good leadership skills and be well organized. If you are interested in heading up the task force or serving on the task force, please contact Pam Welch at...

29-Jan-07 10:00 AM

DDTC Increase in Low-Quality Applications

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 17:00:00 GMT

Increase in Low-Quality Applications A Message from the Managing Director Last Updated: December 6, 2006 In recent weeks we have seen a significant increase in the number of low-quality applications. Today’s “Return Without Action” rate is about 20%. Low-quality applications cross the full spectrum of DDTC activities including Agreements, Amendments, Commodity Jurisdictions, Disclosures, License Applications, and Registrations. The low-quality applications come from companies of all sizes and all sectors of the defense industry. It is the policy of DDTC to no longer correct low-quality applications. Examples include: The country name on a license application does not match the country on the supporting documentation. No purchase order attached to a license application. The value on the license application is not the same as the value on the purchase order. Technical Assistance Agreement requests to change the terms of other companies’ TAAs. ...

7-Dec-06 12:00 PM

Defense Trade Policy Regarding Thailand

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 18:00:00 GMT

October 26, 2006: We (DDTC) have received many inquiries in response to current events in Thailand. There is no arms embargo on Thailand. The United States continues to review all proposed arms transfers and sales to Thailand on a case-by-case basis. Exports that support the foreign policy and national security goals of the United States will be approved. Already approved export authorizations and exports under ITAR exemptions continue to be allowed.

26-Oct-06 2:00 PM

DDTC Agreements Renewal Deadline - 11/3/06

noemail@siaed.org — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 20:00:00 GMT

Agreements Renewal Deadline

Last Updated: October 20, 2006

As stated in the current authorization letter for all Agreements, “The applicant must submit any request for extension to this office for approval no later than 60 days prior to the authorized expiration date.” For those agreements scheduled to expire on December 31, 2006, the amendment request must be received by the Office of Defense Trade Controls Licensing by November 3, 2006, or risk forced termination.

20-Oct-06 4:00 PM

Partial Lifting of Arms Embargo Against Haiti

noemail@siaed.org — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 15:00:00 GMT

Partial Lifting of Arms Embargo Against Haiti

Last Updated: October 5, 2006

Effective October 4, 2006, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations are amended to allow for the export of defense articles and services destined for security units under the command of the Government of Haiti, or under the command of the United Nations (UN) and UN-authorized missions, and to allow exports of personal protective clothing for use by personnel from the UN and other international organizations, representatives of the media, and development workers and associated personnel.

Click here to read the Federal Register notice.

5-Oct-06 11:00 AM

DDTC Phasing out the ELLIE and ROBB systems

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 15:00:00 GMT

D-Trade Forms Update – Next Step in the Transition to Fully-Electronic Licensing Last Updated: October 12, 2006 On October 12, the ELLIE system will no longer be available for submission of DSP-5s, DSP-61s, and DSP-73s. The DSP-119 feature will continue to be available for amending licenses. DDTC expects the new D-Trade amendment forms (the DSP-6, DSP-62, and DSP-74) to be fully available in the last quarter of 2006. The paper carbon forms for DSP-5s, DSP-61s, and DSP-73s have been replaced by downloadable forms found on the DDTC Web site. One original set (fully completed and signed) is sufficient for submission, as opposed to the pre-October 12 requirement for an original and seven copies. Please refer to the D-Trade Info Center (http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/sl_dtrade.htm) for additional and the most current information. MEMORANDUM FOR USERS OF THE ELLIE AND ROBB SYSTEMS Last Updated: September 15, 2006 From: Ned Williams Deputy Director, Office of...

21-Sep-06 11:00 AM

Clarification of §124.13 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

noemail@siaed.org — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 15:00:00 GMT

Clarification of §124.13 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Last Updated: September 20, 2006 A Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG) Plenary was held on April 21, 2006. The ITAR Clarification Working Group Co-Chairman Charles Graves presented that a clarification was needed for 22 C.F.R. § 124.13, specifically on whether evidence of offshore purchase must accompany the DSP-5 application to export the build-to-print drawing. Following are the ITAR language in question, DTAG comment on the language, and DDTC response. CURRENT ITAR LANGUAGE §124.13 Procurement by United States persons in foreign countries (offshore procurement). Notwithstanding the other provisions in part 124 of this subchapter, the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls may authorize by means of a license (DSP-5) the export of unclassified technical data to foreign persons for offshore procurement of defense articles, provided that: (a) The contract or purchase order for...

20-Sep-06 11:00 AM

Defense Trade Policy Regarding Venezuela

noemail@siaed.org — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 16:00:00 GMT

Exports of Defense Articles and Services to Venezuela

Last Updated: August 21, 2006

U.S. exporters are advised of an August 17, 2006 Federal Register notice (71 FR 47554) that notifies the public that it is the policy of the U.S. Government to deny all applications for licenses and other approvals to export or otherwise transfer defense articles and services to Venezuela. Furthermore, all licenses and approvals to export or otherwise transfer defense articles and defense services to Venezuela are revoked. The use of exemptions from licensing as provided for in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) also are revoked with regard to Venezuela with the exception of the license exemptions at section 123.17 for use in connection with certain temporary exports of firearms and ammunition. This action is taken pursuant to section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended (AECA, 22 U.S.C. 2778), and relevant provisions of the ITAR in furtherance of the foreign policy of the United States.

In addition, on May 15, 2006, pursuant to Section 40A of the AECA, the Department of State transmitted to Congress a determination and certification by the Secretary of State that Venezuela is not fully cooperating with the antiterrorism efforts of the United States. Accordingly, the statute prohibits the sale or license for export under the AECA of defense articles and defense services to Venezuela during the next fiscal year. Therefore, as of October 1, 2006, new U.S. sales and licenses for the commercial export of defense articles and defense services to Venezuela will be prohibited. In addition, as a matter of policy, as of October 1, the retransfer to Venezuela of U.S.-origin defense articles and technology will not be permitted.

17-Aug-06 12:00 PM

Become an SIA Volunteer

noemail@siaed.org — Fri, 16 Dec 2005 20:00:00 GMT

If you are interested in volunteering to assist SIA in conference planning, task forces, or in any other role, please contact us by sending an e-mail to admin@siaed.org or use the quick contact form at the bottom of this page.

We will send you a volunteer kit that will provide you with correspondence information, all the volunteering opportunities throughout the year, and what those opportunities entail in terms of responsibility and commitment.

The international trade community owes a great deal of gratitude to SIA’s entire group of volunteers – Thank you for your continued support!

Contact us Today to get involved!

16-Dec-05 3:00 PM

SIA Membership Has Its Rewards

noemail@siaed.org — Fri, 16 Dec 2005 19:30:00 GMT

What does it mean to be a member of the Society for International Affairs?

In the past the advantage of being a member of SIA was to receive conference announcements and related mailings ahead of time. That allowed members a chance to get a head start in registering for events. But with the advent of the on-line registration and the increased use of our website for news and announcements, some of that benefit has been reduced.

The overwhelming interest and rapid registration for our conferences have generated a clear need to find ways to get that benefit back. The Board of Directors for SIA has been looking at ways to correct that. We have been investigating means by which we can show our appreciation to the people that support the organization with their commitment of time and energy.

We plan to enhance the website with tiered access levels. There will be one level of access to the general public that provides general information to anyone who needs it and a more detailed level for members to access additional information only available to them as a member. Benefits such as the ITAR on-line, the ability to update your own membership information, download new membership lists, advanced notification of conference registration, as well as a host of other benefits all geared toward our members.

We also plan to create a tiered registration fee system. This system will provide one rate for the general public and a reduced rate for members.

You can expect to see these enhancements over the 2006 calendar year, with the Spring conference in April being the first to institute the registration fee changes.

If you already are an SIA member or associate member, you will not need to do anything other than to make note of your membership number (it can be found next to your name on the mailing label of any SIA correspondence you receive).

If you are not currently a member or associate member and would like to find out more about how to get in on these new benefits, please e-mail us at admin@siaed.org.

16-Dec-05 2:30 PM