Export Control Reference Guides
The Office of Research Security (ORS) has developed reference guides to help faculty, staff, and students understand the export control laws, regulations, concepts, compliance processes, and specialized requirements that may apply to University research and other activities.
Researchers planning a specific activity should begin with the Research Activities & Guidance pages. The reference guides below provide additional information about export control laws, regulatory concepts, and specialized requirements that may affect research, teaching, service, and other University activities.
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Regulatory Framework
Learn about the federal laws and regulations that govern exports and other controlled activities.
| Reference Guide | Description |
|---|---|
| Federal Export Control Regulations Overview | Learn about the federal agencies and regulatory framework governing U.S. export controls. |
| Export Administration Regulations (EAR) | Learn about the regulations governing commercial, dual-use, and less-sensitive military items, software, and technology. |
| International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) | Learn about the regulations governing defense articles, defense services, and technical data. |
| Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) | Learn about U.S. sanctions programs, embargoes, and restrictions affecting countries, organizations, and individuals. |
| Nuclear Export Controls | Learn about regulations governing nuclear materials, equipment, technology, and related activities. |
Export Control Concepts
Learn about the key concepts commonly encountered in research and other University activities.
| Reference Guide | Description |
|---|---|
| Export Control Classification | Learn how equipment, materials, software, technology, and technical information are classified under U.S. export control regulations. |
| Deemed Exports | Learn when releasing controlled technology or source code to a foreign person within the United States may constitute a deemed export. |
| Deemed Re-Exports | Learn when a subsequent release of controlled technology or source code from one foreign person to another may constitute a deemed re-export. |
| Fundamental Research | Learn when research qualifies for the Fundamental Research Exclusion and how sponsor restrictions may affect its applicability. |
| Publicly Available Information | Learn when publicly available information is excluded from export control requirements and when additional restrictions may still apply. |
| Export Control Terms & Definitions | Review commonly used export control terminology and regulatory definitions. |
Specialized Requirements
Learn about specialized export control requirements, compliance processes, and related considerations that may apply to certain University activities.
| Reference Guide | Description |
|---|---|
| Technology Control Plans | Learn when Technology Control Plans (TCPs) may be used to protect export-controlled technology, technical information, and research activities. |
| Military Critical Technical Data Agreement (DD Form 2345) | Learn about the Joint Certification Program (JCP), DD Form 2345, and requirements that may apply when accessing certain unclassified export-controlled military critical technical data. |
| Restricted Entity Screening | Learn how organizations and individuals are screened against U.S. government restricted party and entity lists before certain University activities. |
| Countries of Concern | Learn about countries that may require additional review because of export control regulations, federal research security requirements, sponsor expectations, or institutional policy. |
| Anti-Boycott Regulations | Learn about U.S. anti-boycott laws and reporting requirements that may apply to contracts, purchasing, shipping, and other international activities. |
| Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) | Learn how the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act may apply to international research, collaborations, travel, and other overseas activities. |
Need Assistance?
If you are uncertain which export control regulations, concepts, or specialized requirements apply to your proposed activity, contact the Office of Research Security before proceeding.