Export Control Reform Update, Myths and Misconceptions 12.15.10
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Export Control
Reform Updates,
Myths and
Misconceptions
A MK
Technology
Webinar
Presented
December 15,
2010
Where do we stand in the reform process
and what are the
stakes?
Given all the talk about changes in
the export control system, you are probably
asking yourself “why don’t I just wait for the
dust to settle in Washington before making any
commitments, or spending any time or money,
regarding my export control compliance
program?” Why is this time going to
be any different from the abortive reform
efforts under Presidents Clinton and
Bush?
Many company officials complain that
they have heard it all before:
promises of reform about changes in the manner
in which State and Commerce administer the ITAR
and the EAR, which turn out to have little real
impact.
Under the previous administration, the
underlying reform directive was actually
classified and could not be released to the
public. By contrast, the Obama
Administration has announced its intentions
with speeches and Presidential declarations
about the need for export control
consolidation, reform, and
simplification. The only thing missing
thus far has been measurable changes in the
regulations and policies. We have reached
a point where any more talk that is not
followed by visible results could lead company
executives to just sit on their hands and
postpone any decisions to implement an internal
compliance program or to upgrade an existing
program.
If the government can’t or
won’t do a better job telling companies where
the “risk” is in overseas markets, how are they
expected to do on their own? Are
some markets more risky than
others?
Overlapping and extensive lists of
problem entities complied by State, Commerce,
Treasury and other agencies are not
user-friendly, especially for small and
medium-sized companies. The announced
export control proposal outlined by the
Administration has pigeonholed countries into
specific lists or tiers. But it is not
clear how the export control agencies are going
to determine if a particular item or
transaction presents more risk than another
item to a different country in a different
tier. Reform proposals now being
considered in the inter-agency process will
have to address this problem and provide clear
guidance.
What is the role of Congress in this
reform effort? If Congress fails to take
action, will the reform effort slow or even
stop?
This time around, the Administration has
organized the export control reform process
into three distinct phases, with only the third
and final phase requiring legislative action.
The first phase would create a new regulatory
framework. The second would implement the
new export control framework within existing
legislative constraints, while the third phase
(requiring legislation) would merge agencies,
export control lists, and enforcement
authorities. In the end, we could look
forward to a brave new world of a consolidated,
single export control agency, with a single
list, a single application, and a single
enforcement authority. We are years away
from such a mega-agency, but companies may yet
see real changes in the way that export
controls are conducted within the next year.
That is why it is important to stay
abreast of each new development in the Obama
Administration export control reform
effort.
This Webinar reviews the current
status of reform efforts as of December 10th
2010 and what your company needs to do in the
current environment.
You can participate
in this session right from the convenience of
your own home or office. All you need is an
internet
connection!
Dr. Paul Freedenberg is the Chairman of
MK Technology. He has extensive experience
in export control and trade issues.
Freedenberg was appointed by President Ronald
Reagen to serve as the first Under Secretary
for Export Administration at the Department of
Commerce.
Frank Record is the Executive Partner of
MK Technology. He has more than 25 years
experience in the legislative and executive
branches. He has substantial high-level
experience in a wide range of trade and
security issues.
Presenters:
Dr. Paul
Freedenberg -
Chairman
Francis C. Record - Executive
Partner
For information, please
contact:
Blake
Halperin
Seminar
Coordinator
MK
Technology
1823 Jefferson Place,
NW
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: (202)
621-5485
Fax: (202)
429-9812
Email: bhalperin@mktechnology.com