World ECR | State Department seeks industry input for defense
Home > information > U.S. State Department seeks industry input on defense export control reforms According to a November 18 Federal Register notice, the U.S. Department of State’s Defense Trade Advisory Group will meet on December 4 to discuss reforms to broker reporting requirements and re-export controls. The Defense Trade Advisory Group ("DTAG") will analyze alternatives to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR") broker reports and review policies affecting the joint production and re-export of defense articles. The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) requests DTAG to submit a preliminary analysis for a multi-phase review of ‘production diplomacy’ focusing on barriers, inefficiencies and opportunities in co-production, co-development and sustainment of defense items,” the notice reads . The virtual meeting will also discuss improvements to DDTC’s FAQ guidance and examine “challenges faced by U.S. and non-U.S. industries in obtaining re-export approvals.” Private Sector Advisory Council members appointed by the Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs must register for the meeting by…
U.S. Transportation Department imposes landmark $50 million fine on American Airlines
Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a $50 million fine against American Airlines for multiple and serious violations of laws protecting aviation passengers with disabilities between 2019 and 2023. A U.S. Department of Transportation investigation into American Airlines found instances of unsafe physical assistance that sometimes resulted in injuries and degrading treatment for wheelchair users, as well as repeated failures to provide timely wheelchair assistance. American also mishandled thousands of wheelchairs, damaging them or delaying their return, leaving passengers without the equipment they needed to move. “The era of tolerating airlines’ poor treatment of passengers with disabilities is over,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a media announcement. “With this penalty, we are establishing a new law for airlines that violate the civil rights of passengers with disabilities.” "By setting a level of penalties that exceeds airline operating costs, we aim to change the way the industry behaves and prevent this type of abuse from happening in…
Delhi traffic department seizes 213 overage vehicles
Delhi transport department begins fresh crackdown on old vehiclesAs winter approaches, Delhi's transport department has restarted a crackdown on overage vehicles to curb air pollution. The enforcement operation began earlier this week and is expected to last until December. The move is part of the government's wider strategy to reduce pollution levels in the capital, which tend to spike during the colder months.Pay attention to overage diesel vehicles and gasoline vehiclesThe campaign targets diesel vehicles over 10 years old and gasoline vehicles over 15 years old. The vehicles are part of the city's efforts to control vehicle emissions, which the government considers to be a major contributor to Delhi's air quality problems. According to officials, a total of 213 vehicles, including two-wheelers, cars and electric three-wheelers, were seized on the first day of the operation.Traffic police teams work with the Department of Transportation's law enforcement agencies and are stationed in different municipal areas across the city. Their goal is to…
World ECR | US State Department rules $3 million in export violations
Home > information > State Department reaches $3 million export violation settlement with Oregon company The U.S. Department of State has reached a $3 million administrative settlement with Oregon-based Precision Castparts Corp ("PCC") to resolve multiple allegations of violations of export control regulations. The agreement involves 24 alleged violations of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), 22 USC § 2751 et seq., and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"), 22 CFR Parts 120-130. The settlement was reached "following an extensive compliance review conducted by the Defense Trade Controls Compliance Office of the Department's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs," the Department of Defense said in an Oct. 7 media note. The violations involved "the unauthorized export to expatriate employees from Bhutan, Burundi, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico and Peru of wax consumed in connection with tooling, specifically wax patterns and mandrels, and the subsequent production of cast blades for use in natural gas." "Turbine engine," it explains. PCC voluntarily disclosed breaches that…
Fisker wants owners to pay for recall, Justice Department says impossible
The U.S. Department of Justice said Fisker's plan to charge vehicle owners for recall labor violated federal law. As part of Fisker's bankruptcy proceedings, the company aims to limit recalled parts costs to $750,000. The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act requires manufacturers to bear all costs of a defective vehicle. Bankrupt electric car maker Fisker has launched a controversial proposal that would require owners to shoulder the labor costs of multiple recall-related repairs. However, the U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), said the move was illegal under federal law. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd(" 6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); In mid-September, Fisker revealed that shipowners would need to pay labor costs related to Ocean's two ongoing recalls. The first was related to a faulty door handle, and the second was related to a faulty water pump, which could…
U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security Issues New Guidance for Preparing Export Licenses
The U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) released New Guidelines Assist deemed export applicants in obtaining licenses. The guidelines apply primarily to employment situations; however, they also address other situations, such as the release of controlled technology to foreign students involved in research. The guide covers the basic requirements for application and renewal and includes an application checklist. Deemed Export/Re-Export License Background Prior to the release of controlled technology to a foreign person, an export license must be obtained from BIS, an obligation often referred to as a “deemed” export. The release is deemed to be an export to the person’s country of citizenship or nationality. this Export Administration Regulations (ear), Section 734.13Defines deemed export as the release or other transfer of “technology” or “source code” to a foreign person in the United States. Typical organizations that use deemed export licenses include universities, research institutions, biochemical companies, medical institutions, and computer companies. New Guidelines Basic guidelines for completing a…
WorldECR | Commerce Department proposes new rules to monitor advanced
Home > information > Commerce Department proposes new rules to monitor advanced AI capabilities The U.S. Department of Commerce has introduced new mandatory reporting requirements for developers of the most powerful artificial intelligence (“AI”) models and computing clusters, aimed at enhancing national security by assessing defense-related AI capabilities. The proposed rule, announced on September 9 by the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”), targets AI developers and cloud providers who are at the “forefront” of technological advancement. The new regulations will require AI developers to provide detailed reports on their development activities, cybersecurity measures and the results of red team operations, which BIS explains "involve testing dangerous capabilities, such as the ability to assist in cyberattacks or to lower barriers to entry for non-expert development of chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear weapons." “Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly and holds great promise, but also great risks,” said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. “This proposed rule will help us keep…
Irvine Police Department under fire for $150,000 Tesla
Irvine police reportedly spent $150,000 to purchase and modify a Tesla Cybertruck. The pricey Cybertruck is mostly for show, as it will promote the DARE program. The move, which has upset taxpayers, is puzzling given Rivian's operations in Irvine. Police in Irvine, California, reportedly spent $150,000 on a brand new Tesla Cybertruck. This has sparked controversy, with some accusing the government of waste. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); According to Forbes, the department spent $99,990 on the Cyberbeast and another $20,000 on a disguised version of the Foundation Series, which the city then spent thousands more on converting into police vehicles. MORE: Tesla Cybertruck joins police ranks, may pull you over later this year Worse still, the truck sounds like a rolling publicity stunt as it is meant to promote their Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) programme. This may be fine with Dubai Police,…
ICYMI: US State Department Reaches $200 Million Settlement with RTX
The U.S. State Department has reached a settlement with RTX Corporation to resolve 750 violations of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).The settlement resolves multiple violations, including:Unauthorized export of defense articles due to failure to establish proper jurisdiction and classificationUnauthorized export of defense articles, including classified defense articlesThe unauthorized hand-carry export of defense articles by an employee to a prohibited destination listed in 22 CFR 126.1; andViolation of the terms, conditions, and riders of a Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) authorizationRTX voluntarily disclosed the violations and cooperated with the State Department’s review.Under the terms of the agreement, RTX will pay a $200 million fine. $100 million of that will be suspended and used for remedial compliance measures to improve RTX's compliance program. RTX must also hire an external special compliance officer to ensure compliance with the agreement for at least 24 months.This settlement reflects the State Department’s priorities in enforcing export…
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security issued new guidance to combat Russian money transfer risks and
Recently, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) released New guidance Provide further assistance to exporters and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security to combat third-party transfers to Russia. Specifically, BIS’s recent guidance outlines the various mechanisms it uses—in addition to its usual public screening lists (IE, The Unverified List, Entity List, Military End-User List, and Denied Persons List) — notify companies and universities of parties that present a risk of transfer to Russia. According to BIS, it has obtained information supporting the notifications described below from a variety of sources, including information from the export community, government data, news reports, and other open-source resources. Specific mechanisms BIS uses to prevent exporters from unknowingly exporting items to relevant parties include: 1. "Supplier List" Letter Identify parties that present diversion risks and are not on the public screening lists but have been determined by BIS to be exporting or facilitating transactions to destinations…
ICYMI: The International Trade Court asked the Commerce Department to verify
In a recent ruling, the Court of International Trade (CIT) held that it was unreasonable for the Department of Commerce not to attempt to verify exporters’ certifications that they did not use China’s Export Buyer’s Credit Program (EBCP) when the exporters did not submit certifications to all of their customers.The ruling stems from an administrative review of the 2012 China Anti-Subsidy Duty Order on Solar Cells. In February 2022, the Ministry of Commerce initiated the ninth administrative review of the order. In March 2022, the International Trade Administration (ITA) selected Risen Energy Co, a developer, manufacturer and distributor of solar photovoltaic application products, as a mandatory respondent.Lisheng reported that none of its customers used the EBCP during the review period and submitted non-use certificates for all but one of its U.S. customers. However, in the final decision, the Department of Commerce included the Chinese government’s EBCP in the calculation of Lisheng’s countervailing duty rate. The Department of Commerce stated that…
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security issued new guidance to combat Russian money transfer risks and
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) recently issued new guidance to exporters designed to further assist BIS in combating third-party transfers to Russia. Specifically, BIS’s recent guidance outlines the various mechanisms it uses—in addition to its usual public screening lists (IE, The Unverified List, Entity List, Military End-User List, and Denied Persons List) — notify companies and universities of parties that present a risk of transfer to Russia. According to BIS, it has obtained information supporting the notifications described below from a variety of sources, including information from the export community, government data, news reports, and other open-source resources. Specific mechanisms BIS uses to prevent exporters from unknowingly exporting items to relevant parties include: "Supplier List" Letter Identify parties that present diversion risks and are not on the public screening lists but have been determined by BIS to be exporting or facilitating transactions to destinations or end-users of concern. BIS may send “suppliers list” letters…
U.S. Treasury Department releases new website to clarify
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) is an interagency committee that reviews certain transactions involving foreign investment in the United States to determine whether those transactions could affect the national security of the U.S. The Treasury Department chairs CFIUS, which is comprised of representatives from 16 federal executive departments and agencies.In recent years, CFIUS has stepped up its enforcement efforts, with the amount of penalties issued by CFIUS in 2023 and through 2024 tripled in its nearly 50 years of existence.The Treasury Department has launched a new website that contains detailed information about all civil penalties imposed by CFIUS over the past few years. The new website describes the nature of the conduct leading to the penalty and the aggravating and mitigating factors, and includes three new sections: CFIUS Enforcement, CFIUS Mitigation, and CFIUS Non-Notified Transactions.CFIUS EnforcementThe CFIUS Enforcement section provides information about CFIUS's latest priorities and details the actions the Committee has taken to strengthen…
U.S. Department of Commerce to host supply chain summit
The U.S. Department of Commerce, in partnership with the Council on Foreign Relations, announced a Supply Chain Summit to be held in Washington, D.C. on September 10, 2024. The event will bring together leaders from industry, government, academia, and civil society to discuss proactive strategies to enhance supply chain resilience and safeguard national security. See also: Building resilience: U.S. Department of Commerce marks Supply Chain Integrity Month The summit aims to shift the focus from responding to global supply chain disruptions to taking proactive measures to enhance economic competitiveness. Participants will share best practices for identifying and addressing supply chain vulnerabilities, with an emphasis on collaboration across sectors. A highlight of the event was the launch of the Commerce Department’s new Supply Chain Center, part of the International Trade Administration’s Industry and Analysis Division. The center aims to combine industry expertise with advanced data analytics to develop tools for assessing supply chain risks and drive targeted actions in critical supply…
US Department of Commerce bans Kaspersky software from ICTS for the first time
On June 20, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) issued a final decision prohibiting Kaspersky Lab Ltd. (“Kaspersky”), the U.S. subsidiary of Russian cybersecurity provider AO Kaspersky Lab, from selling certain cybersecurity products, antivirus software, and related services to U.S. individuals. This final determination is the first such action taken by BIS pursuant to Executive Order No. 13873 (“Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain”) issued on June 19, 2021, and the ICTS implementing regulations. In response to the final ruling, Kaspersky announced that it would gradually shut down its US operations on July 20, 2024, as it would no longer be viable to conduct business in the United States after the ban was implemented. While Kaspersky’s closure may, on practical matters, accelerate the impact of the Commerce Department’s ban on the supply chain and the need to find alternative suppliers, companies should be prepared to assess their exposure to other…
New Century Department Store Century New City
Exhibition room: No. 7, Guanyinqiao Pedestrian Street, Jiangbei District, Chongqing look at the mapSite area: 0 square meters country/region: Chongqing, China traffic controlBus stations near Century Xindu:Guanyin Bridge Station, Guanyin Bridge, Jianxin West Road, Guanyin Bridge Crossroads, Jianbei Branch, Guanyin Bridge, Guanyin Bridge (Langqing Square), Jianxin East Road (Guanyin Bridge), Caiyuanba, Jianxin West Road (Guanyin Bridge), Jianxin Road West, North Jianxin Road, East Jianxin Road, Xiaoyuan, Guanyinqiao Crossroads, Xiaoyuan (Guanyinqiao Ring Road).Bus near New Century Department Store (Century Xindu):Railway transport line 3, 818, 872, 163, 183 loop, 412, 606 section, 606, 641, 842, 502 section, 636 loop, 181, 461, 612 road, 618, 416, 465, 815, 812, 609 Dazhan Road, 113, 118, 120, 125, 132, 115, 138, 108, 121, 617 Road, 128, 127, 114, 112, 601, 608, 611 ordinary, 630, 863, 879, 127 interval, 107, 126 , 135, 813, path 816, path 817, path 861, path 106, path 471, path 631, path 825, path 820, etc. Exhibition Calendar all August 2024…
Los Angeles Police Department patrol car rushes towards
After receiving the call, the LAPD officer sped down a four-lane street and hit an innocent driver. Both officers in the patrol car and the driver of the other vehicle went to the hospital after the crash. The innocent driver is currently in critical condition. Accountability is critical for everyone on the road, and law enforcement officers are no exception. Video captured by dashcams and body cameras has made it easier to hold authorities accountable. Now, new video of a speeding LAPD officer's crash has some questioning what penalties might be imposed. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); The incident occurred on June 23 just before 6 p.m. at the corner of Adams Avenue and Gramercy Place. Police were responding to a call from the local fire department about a man armed with a broken bottle. While the video from inside the patrol car did…
Thousands of merchants gathered and transactions continued, and the 117th Shanghai Department Store Expo concluded perfectly.
Thousands of merchants gathered and transactions continued, and the 117th Shanghai Department Store Expo concluded perfectly. 643 Source: Quzhan.com 2024-07-23 11:58:44 China (Shanghai) Daily Commodities Trade Fair 2025 2025-07-24 ~ 2025-07-26 365 days until launch check details On July 20, 2024, the 117th China Daily Commodities Fair successfully concluded at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. The three-day department store fair successfully attracted more than 100,000 visitors, a record number, which also fully demonstrated the enormous influence of the department store fair in building an effective supply and demand platform and promoting industrial exchanges and cooperation. Against the backdrop of the current increasingly complex and uncertain economic environment, the successful holding of this exhibition not only demonstrates the resilience of the department store industry in the economic environment, but also injects confidence into the future development of the industry. Thousands of traders gather, enthusiasm grows More than 5,000 exhibitors came to show their talents. Hals, Xitianlong, Jinhao, Zhang Xiaoquan, Shibazi,…
Exhibitors and buyers go both ways! The 117th Shanghai Department Store Expo is in full swing
Exhibitors and buyers go both ways! The 117th Shanghai Department Store Expo is in full swing 1523 Source: Quzhan.com 2024-07-19 16:08:01 China (Shanghai) Daily Commodities Trade Fair 2024 2024-07-18 ~ 2024-07-20 Already done check details On July 18, the 117th China Daily Commodities Fair opened with great fanfare at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. The new Shanghai department store exhibition kicked off with a larger scale, more new products and updated models. It gained popularity from the first day, attracting a large number of buyers one after another, and jointly launched a summer department. in-store shopping frenzy. The exhibition site was crowded with people and very lively. In the 180,000 square meter exhibition area, more than 5,000 world-renowned brands are all exhibited to demonstrate their excellent quality. More than 100,000 latest masterpieces and best-selling products are on display, and the new products are full of attractions. . Hundreds of thousands of professional buyers came to the site to select…
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WorldECR | State Department extends comment period
Home > information > U.S. Department of State extends comment period on proposed 'National Defense Services' rule 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…