ENHANCING EXISTING ITAR EXEMPTIONS. The third main area deals with improving existing International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) exemptions.
10. Extension of ITAR Exemption to Qualified Countries
This initiative
applies to allied countries that adopt and demonstrate export controls
and technology stems that are comparable to those in the U.S. The
exemption is limited to unclassified exports to the foreign government
and to companies identified as reliable by the USG in cooperation with
the foreign government.
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11. Exemption for Export Licensing of Maintenance
Services and Training
This initiative
expands the ITAR exemption to authorize U.S. companies, without licensing
requirements, to provide basic maintenance and/or maintenance training
for inventories allied equipment.
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12. Exemption for Export of Technical Data in
Response to DoD Requests for Proposals
This initiative
expands the ITAR exemption to allow U.S. firms, without licensing requirements,
to provide basic maintenance and/or maintenance training for inventory
allied equipment.
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13. Improving DoD's Use of ITAR Exemptions
This initiative
authorizes DoD to use the numerous exemptions to licensing requirements
that the DoD can utilize in connection with exports of defense articles,
technical data, and defense services. DoD will lift its current restrictions
on licensing exemptions while remaining in compliance with DoD regulations.
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14. Special
Commercial Satellite Licensing Regime
This initiative implements, sec. 103(a), FY2000 and 2001 Foreign Relations
Act which authorizes expedited treatment of commercial satellite, technologies,
components, and systems while ensuring priority to to national security
and U.S. obligations under the Missile Technology Control Regime.
As a result of its enactment, a special satellite regime was established
with the following components: 1.) the ability to use high volume
or "bulk" licensees, 2.) a list of eligible articles for export confined
to an approved list of foreign aerospace firms located within the territories
of U.S. allies for use in an approved list of commercial communications
satellite programs, and 3.) eliminating the need to provide in advance
the details of purchase orders or contracts.
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