The U.S. Department of State has announced an extension of the public comment period on a proposed rule to revise definitions and controls related to defense services in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”).
The bill was initially published on July 29, 2024, and the original deadline for public comment was September 27, 2024. However, in response to public requests, the department has extended the deadline to October 15, 2024.
The proposed rule seeks to update the definition of “defense services” at 22 CFR 120.32 and to make changes to the United States Munitions List (“USML”) at 22 CFR 121.1.
The revision is part of a broader effort to modernize the regulatory framework for defense-related exports.
The latest State Department notification, released on September 25, explains that the Department of Commerce is making additional changes to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to focus on military and intelligence end uses and end users. In accordance with the Department of Commerce’s decision to extend the comment period, the State Department has also chosen to extend the comment period by 15 days.
For more information on the proposed rule or how to submit comments, see:
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