Defense and Export-Import Update (June 1, 2011)
Wed, 06/01/2011 - 10:58 — rsazegari
Defense and Export-Import Update (June 1, 2011) |
About Gary Stanley Gary Stanley is the President of Global Legal Services, PC, a Washington, DC-based law firm focusing on trade compliance and other international business issues. Stanley represents, among others, numerous U.S., Canadian, and European companies on defense export control issues. Stanley received his undergraduate degree from Emory University in 1975 and his law degree from Harvard Law School in 1978. He was elected in his junior year to Phi Beta Kappa. He currently serves as secretary-treasurer and a trustee of The Procedural Aspects of International Law Institute. For more information about Stanley and his law firm, Global Legal Services, call him at +1 202-686-4854 or e-mail him at gstanley@glstrade.com.
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1. State/DDTC Updates Approved Space Programs for COMSAT Exports to U.S. Allies
2. Iranian National Pleads Guilty in Plot to Export Illegally Missile Components and Radio Test Sets to Iran
3. BIS Corrects Time for Meeting of Subcommittee on Export Administration of President's Export Council (PECSEA)
4. OFAC Removes Taliban (Afghanistan) Sanctions Regulations
5. Planetary Science Subcommittee of the NASA Advisory Council's Science Committee to Meet June 22
6. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Daily Digest Bulletin and CSMS Notices
7. GAO Reports, Testimony, and Correspondence of Interest
8. List of Cyber Weapons Developed by Pentagon to Streamline Computer Warfare
9. US Arms Makers Said Bleeding Secrets to Cyber Foes
10. Israeli Tycoons Under Fire for Trade With Iran
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Today's Items
1. State/DDTC Updates Approved Space Programs for COMSAT Exports to U.S. Allies
The U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (State/DDTC) has updated the list of approved space programsfor COMSAT exports to allies under ITAR §123.27.
2. Iranian National Pleads Guilty in Plot to Export Illegally Missile Components and Radio Test Sets to Iran
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that Davoud Baniameri, 38, of Woodland Hills, California, has pleaded guilty to two felony charges stemming from his efforts to illegally export missile components and radio test sets from the United States to Iran, via the United Arab Emirates. Specifically, Baniameri pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to export goods and technology to Iran without a license or approval from the U.S. Department of Treasury, in violation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and one count of attempting to export defense articles on the U.S. Munitions List from the United States without a license or approval from the U.S. Department of State in violation of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA). He faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison for violating IEEPA and a maximum of 20 years in prison for violating AECA and a maximum fine of $250,000 on each count. A written plea agreement contemplates a sentencing guideline range of 46 to 57 months imprisonment. Click herefor the DOJ press release that provides further details on this case.
3. BIS Corrects Time for Meeting of Subcommittee on Export Administration of President's Export Council (PECSEA)
(76 Fed. Reg. 31584) – The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has corrected the start time for the June 9, 2011, meeting of the Subcommittee on Export Administration of the President's Export Council (PECSEA) originally announced at 76 Fed. Reg. 30647 (May 26, 2011). The meeting will start at 10:00 a.m. rather than 9:00 a.m. at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Herbert C. Hoover Building, Room 3884, 14th Street, between Pennsylvania and Constitution Avenues, NW., Washington, DC. Also, the agenda for the meeting has changed as follows:
4. OFAC Removes Taliban (Afghanistan) Sanctions Regulations
(76 Fed. Reg. 31470) - The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (``OFAC'') is removing from the Code of Federal Regulations the Taliban (Afghanistan) Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. Part 545, as a result of the termination of the national emergency and revocation of the Executive order on which Part 545 was based. Sanctions against the Taliban pursuant to Executive Order 13224 and the Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. Part 594, remain in place.
5. Planetary Science Subcommittee of the NASA Advisory Council's Science Committee to Meet June 22
(76 Fed. Reg. 31641) - The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced that the Planetary Science Subcommittee of the NASA Advisory Council's Science Committee will meet on Wednesday, June 22, 2011, 11:30 a.m., to 4:00 p.m., telephonically and by WebEx. Any interested person may call the USA toll free conference call number 888-324-7575, pass code PSS, to participate in this meeting by telephone. The WebEx link is https://nasa.webex.com/, meeting number 990 482 047, and password PSS@June22. The agenda for the meeting includes the following topics:
6. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Daily Digest Bulletin and CSMS Notices
7. GAO Reports, Testimony, and Correspondence of Interest
Managing Critical Isotopes: Weaknesses in DOE's Management of Helium-3 Delayed the Federal Response to a Critical Supply Shortage. GAO-11-472, May 12. http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-472 Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11472high.pdf . Other Headlines8. List of Cyber Weapons Developed by Pentagon to Streamline Computer Warfare
Washington Post.com, May 31 - The Pentagon has developed a list of cyber-weapons and -tools, including viruses that can sabotage an adversary’s critical networks, to streamline how the United States engages in computer warfare. The classified list of capabilities has been in use for several months and has been approved by other agencies, including the CIA, said military officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe a sensitive program. The list forms part of the Pentagon’s set of approved weapons or “fires” that can be employed against an enemy.
9. US Arms Makers Said Bleeding Secrets to Cyber Foes
Reuters.com, June 1 - Top Pentagon contractors have been bleeding secrets for years as a result of penetrations of their computer networks, current and former U.S. national security officials say. The U.S. Defense Department, which runs its own worldwide eavesdropping, spying and code-cracking systems, says more than 100 foreign intelligence organizations have been trying to break into U.S. networks.
10. Israeli Tycoons Under Fire for Trade With Iran
New York Times.com& Associated Press, May 31 - One of Israel's wealthiest families has kicked up a furor for doing something the country's leaders have campaigned against for years: trading with Iran. The Ofer Brothers Group is now facing a widespread public backlash, fueled not only by its alleged dealings with Israel's fiercest foe but also by popular sentiment against the fabulously rich and new friction between Israel and the U.S. over the affair. . . . Last week, their reputation took a major hit when the Ofer Brothers were among seven foreign companies sanctioned by the U.S. for doing business with Iran that helps fund its nuclear program. The Ofers were accused of selling an oil tanker to Iran through a Singapore subsidiary.
Upcoming Export Control and Other Trade Compliance ConferencesJune 1 – American Bar Association/International Export Controls and Economic Sanctions Committee and International Trade Committee – Insights on DDTC’s Proposed Rule on Defense Services – 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Arent Fox LLP, 1050 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20036 -Click here to register.
June 6 – Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters - CBSA Border Clearance Processes: "The New Normal" A Step by Step Workshop – Winnipeg, Manitoba – Delta Winnipeg Hotel – Click here for more information.
June 7 – Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters - CBSA Border Clearance Processes: "The New Normal" A Step by Step Workshop – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan –Hilton Garden Inn Saskatoon Downtown Hotel – Click here for more information.
June 8 – U.S. Dept. of Commerce/U.S. Commercial Service – Spring 2011 Free Webinars on the Basics of Exporting –Export Documentation for New to Export- 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Click here for more information and to register.
June 8 – U.S. Dept. of Commerce/U.S. Commercial Service & Virginia-Washington, D.C. District Export Council - Opportunities for Technology & Telecommunications and Emerging Markets: Strategies and Tactics for Significant Sales - Arlington, Virginia –US Export Assistance Center. 1100 N. Glebe Rd., Suite 1500 -Click here for more information.
NEW- June 8 – American Bar Association/Section of International Law, Canadian Bar Association/Section of International Law, Ontario Bar Association/International Law Section, & Export Committee of the Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters –Libyan Sanctions Roundtable: Dealing with US, EU, and Canadian Measures– 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Arent Fox LLP, 1050 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20036 & Bennett Jones LLP, 3400 One First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON M5C 1A4 -Click here to register.
June 8-9 – NielsonSmith – ITAR Compliance Europe 2011 – Munich, Germany – Sheraton Westpark Hotel –Click here for more information. Gary Stanley, Editor of Defense and Export-Import Update, will deliver a talk at this conference on ITAR Licensing.
June 8-9 – U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Border Protection - 2011 C-TPAT Supply Chain Security Training Seminar – New Orleans – New Orleans Marriott –Click here for more information and to register.
June 8-9 – C5 Group – 4th China Summit on Anti-Corruption – Shanghai, China – Le Royal Méridien Hotel Shanghai – Click here for more information.
June 8 – Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters - CBSA Border Clearance Processes: "The New Normal" A Step by Step Workshop – Calgary, Alberta –Deerfoot Inn & Casino - A South Calgary Hotel – Click here for more information.
June 10 – Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters - CBSA Border Clearance Processes: "The New Normal" A Step by Step Workshop – Vancouver, British Columbia – Miller Thomson LLP, 840 Howe St. – Click here for more information.
June 12-14 – International Compliance Professionals Assn. (ICPA) - 2nd Annual 2011 EU Compliance Strategy Conference – Brussels – The Hotel-Brussels - Click here for more information and to register.
June 13 - The Center for American and International Law/The Southwestern Institute for International and Comparative Law - International Corporate Compliance Workshop – Plano, Texas -Click here for more information.
June 13 – Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters – Canadian & U.S. Export Controls Workshop – Toronto, Ontario – Delta Toronto Airport West Hotel –Click here for conference brochure and here to register.
June 14-15 – American Conference Institute – 2nd Global Forum on Anticorruption Compliance in Emerging Markets – Washington, DC – The Gaylord National Resort - Click here for more information.
June 15 – U.S. Dept. of Commerce/U.S. Commercial Service – Spring 2011 Free Webinars on the Basics of Exporting –U.S. Census: AES Overview with AESPcLink - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Click here for more information and to register.
June 15-16 – American Conference Institute – 2nd Industry Forum on India Defense Procurement - Washington, DC – Hamilton Crowne Plaza Hotel -Click here for more information.
June 15-16 – C5 Group – 4th Annual Advanced ITAR Compliance in Europe – Munich, Germany – Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten –Click here for more information. Special Discount for Subscribers of Defense and Export-Import Update: To receive your 10% discount, please quote Priority Service Code DEIU10when registering or contact Jonathan Price at C5 by telephone at +44 (0) 207 878 6907 or e-mail j.price@C5-Online.com and mention you heard about this conference through Defense and Export-Import Update.
June 15-16 – U.S. Dept. of Commerce/U.S. Commercial Service Philadelphia, U.S. Census Bureau & Temple University’s Fox School of Business Center for International Business Education and Research - Automated Export System (AES) Compliance Seminar and Workshop 2011 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Temple University, Room TBD, 1801 Liacouras Walk, Philadelphia- Click here for more information.
June 16-17 – U.S. Dept. of Commerce/Bureau of Industry and Security & The Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle – Complying with U.S. Export Controls – Seattle, Washington – Embassy Suites Hotel in Lynnwood, WA –Click here for more information.
June 21-22 – American Conference Institute – Advanced Singapore Summit on Asia Customs Compliance – Singapore – Singapore Marriott Hotel –Click here for more information.
June 22 – U.S. Dept. of Commerce/U.S. Commercial Service – Spring 2011 Free Webinars on the Basics of Exporting – Understanding Export Controls - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Click here for more information and to register.
June 22 -Export-Import Bank of the United States - Extend Credit and Get Paid for Your Exports - Free Webinar – 2:00 to 2:45 p.m. EDT - Click here for more information.
June 28-29 – C5 Group - 11th Forum on Anti-Corruption, London Edition – London – Millenium Gloucester Hotel –Click here for more information.
July 6 – U.S. Dept. of Commerce/U.S. Commercial Service – Spring 2011 Free Webinars on the Basics of Exporting – How to Ship Your Product - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Click here for more information and to register.
July 11-12 – American Conference Institute – Industrial Security Conference - Washington, DC – Westin Washington – Click here for more information.
July 12 – SMI Group Ltd. – 2nd Annual Masterclass: Advanced Workshop on U.S. Satellite & Space Export Controls – Central London - Gary Stanley, Editor of Defense and Export-Import Update, will lead this all-day workshop-Click here for more information.
July 12-13 - U.S. Dept. of Commerce/U.S. Commercial Service - Export Controls: Application and Awareness - Redmond, Washington - Microsoft Conference Center, 16070 N.E. 36th Way -Click here for more information.
July 13-14 – American Conference Institute - 6th National Forum on ITAR Compliance - Washington, DC – The Westin Washington, DC City Center Hotel - Click here for more information.
July 18 – Trusted Trade Institute - EU Export Control Law & Practice - Arlington, Virginia - Renaissance Arlington Hotel - Click here for more information.
July 18-20 - Society for International Affairs - 2011 Summer Back to Basics Conference - Arlington, Virginia - Hotel TBD - Click here for more information.
July 19 - California Center for International Trade Development hosted at El Camino College – 2012 HTS Revisions Seminar – Hawthorne, California – El Camino College –Click here for more information.
July 19-21 – U.S. Dept. of Commerce/Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) – 2011 Update Conference on Export Controls & Policy – Washington, DC – Grand Hyatt Washington Hotel – Click here for more information.
July 19 to Sept. 20 -California Center for International Trade Development hosted at El Camino College – Summer 2011 U.S. Customs Broker Exam Prep Course – Hawthorne, California – El Camino College – Click here for more information.
July 20 – U.S. Dept. of Commerce/U.S. Commercial Service – Spring 2011 Free Webinars on the Basics of Exporting – New INCO Terms for 2011 and How to Use Them - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Click here for more information and to register.
July 27 – U.S. Dept. of Commerce/U.S. Commercial Service – Spring 2011 Free Webinars on the Basics of Exporting – How to Find Valuable Stuff on Export.gov - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Click here for more information and to register.
Aug. 10 – U.S. Dept. of Commerce/U.S. Commercial Service – Spring 2011 Free Webinars on the Basics of Exporting – Resources You Should Know - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Click here for more information and to register.
Aug. 10-11 - U.S. Dept. of Commerce/Bureau of Industry and Security – Complying with U.S. Export Controls – Los Angeles – Sheraton Gateway Hotel Los Angeles –Click here for more information.
Sept. 7 – IDEEA, Inc. – ComDef2011 – National Press Club – Washington, DC –Further information to follow.
Sept. 13-14 - U.S. Dept. of Commerce/Bureau of Industry and Security – Complying with U.S. Export Controls – Smithfield, Rhode Island – Bryant University -Click here for more information.
Sept. 21-22 – C5 Group - Anti-Corruption Forum – African Edition – Cape Town, South Africa – Hotel TBD –Click here for more information.
Sept. 26-27 – American Conference Institute – 13th FCPA Boot Camp – San Francisco, CA – Hotel TBD –Click here for more information.
Oct. 3-4 – SMI Group – Defence Exports 2011 – Vienna, Austria – Austria Trend Hotel Savoyen -Click here for more information. See also Oct. 5 Post-Conference Workshop: U.S. Export Control Reform Initiative: Where Are We Now? – Gary Stanley, Editor of Defense and Export-Import Update, will deliver a presentation at the conference entitled “From Screening Dual Nationals to Just About Everyone: The Brave New World of ITAR 124.18” and will moderate the annual Panel Discussion featuring senior U.S. Government and industry representatives, including DDTC Managing Director Bob Kovac, Ass’t. Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration Kevin Wolf, and Acting DoD/DTSA Director James Hursch.
Oct. 17-18 – American Conference Institute – 2nd India Summit on Anti-Corruption – Mumbai – Hotel TBD – Click here for more information.
Nov. 7–11 - Society for International Affairs - 2011 Fall Conference - Washington, DC - Hotel TBD - Click here for more information.
Nov. 30-Dec. 1 – American Conference Institute – 2nd Advanced Summit on Complying with Nuclear Exports – Washington, DC – Hotel TBD –Click here for more information.
Jan. 17 to March 20 -California Center for International Trade Development hosted at El Camino College – Summer 2011 U.S. Customs Broker Exam Prep Course – Hawthorne, California – El Camino College – Click here for more information.
Feb. 8-9 – American Conference Institute – 2nd Annual Brazil Summit on Anti-Corruption – Sao Paulo – Hotel TBD – Click here for more information.
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