Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Revision of U.S. Munitions List Category VII, 76930-76935 [2010-31158]

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• DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 237 (Friday, December 10, 2010)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 76930-76935]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-31158]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

22 CFR Part 121

[Public Notice: 7256]
RIN 1400-AC77


Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: 
Revision of U.S. Munitions List Category VII

AGENCY: Department of State.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: As part of the President's Export Control Reform effort, the 
Department of State proposes to amend the International Traffic in Arms 
Regulations (ITAR) to revise Category VII of the U.S. Munitions List. 
The proposed rule would revise Category VII (tanks and military 
vehicles) to describe more precisely the defense articles described 
therein.

DATE: Effective Date: The Department of State will accept comments on 
this proposed rule until February 8, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Interested parties may submit comments within 60 days of the 
date of the publication by any of the following methods:
     E-mail: DDTCResponseTeam@state.gov with the subject line, 
``Category VII Revision.''
     Mail: PM/DDTC, SA-1, 12th Floor, Directorate of Defense 
Trade Controls, Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy, ATTN: Category 
VII Revision, Bureau of Political Military Affairs, U.S. Department of 
State, Washington, DC 20522-0112.
     Persons with access to the Internet may also view this 
notice by searching for its RIN on the U.S. Government regulations Web 
site at https://regulations.gov/index.cfm.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls 
(DDTC), U.S. Department of State, administers the International Traffic 
in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR parts 120-130). The items subject to 
the jurisdiction of the ITAR, i.e., ``defense articles,'' are 
identified on the ITAR's U.S. Munitions List (USML) (22 CFR 121.1). 
With few exceptions, items that are not subject to the export control 
jurisdiction of the ITAR are subject to the jurisdiction of the Export 
Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR parts 730 through 774). The 
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), U.S. Department of Commerce, 
administers the EAR, which include the Commerce Control List (CCL) (15 
CFR part 774). The descriptions in many USML categories are general and 
include design intent as an element of causing an item to be 
controlled. The descriptions in most CCL categories are specific and 
generally include technical parameters as an element for causing an 
item to be controlled.

Export Control Reform

    Both the ITAR and the EAR impose license requirements on exports 
and re-exports. Items not subject to the ITAR or to the exclusive 
licensing jurisdiction of any other set of regulations are subject to 
the EAR. A key part of the Administration's Export Control Reform 
effort is to review and revise these two lists of controlled items to 
enhance national security so that they: (1) Are ``tiered'' consistent 
with the criteria the U.S. Government is establishing to distinguish 
the types of items that should be controlled at different levels for 
different types of destinations, end-uses, and end-users 
(``Criteria''); (2) create a ``bright line'' between the two lists to 
clarify jurisdictional determinations and reduce government and 
industry uncertainty about whether particular items are subject to the 
jurisdiction of the ITAR or the EAR; and (3) are structurally 
``aligned'' so that they later can be combined into a single list of 
controlled items. The Department will seek public comment on the 
``bright line'' methodology by means of a separate Federal Register 
notice. In the process of revising the USML, articles will be screened 
to determine which items that are currently USML-controlled defense 
articles should remain on the USML, which items that are currently USML 
controlled defense articles could be controlled under the CCL, and 
which items should be subject to the EAR without a specific Export 
Control Classification Number (ECCN) on the CCL. This proposed rule 
addresses both the need for ``tiering'' Category VII and the need for 
establishing a ``bright line'' between the USML and the CCL so that, 
after application of this process to the remaining categories of the 
USML and meeting the statutory and other requirements of Export Control 
Reform, the two lists can be combined into a single list of controlled 
items. Prior to the completion of a single U.S. Government control 
list, DDTC plans to publish in the existing ITAR a final rule amending 
Category VII after it has reviewed and considered all comments received 
on this proposed rule, received interagency input and approval, and 
satisfied its obligations under section 38(f) of the Arms Export 
Control Act. The final rule to be published amending Category VII will 
also take in to account and adjust for internal cross-references to 
other USML categories that have not yet been reviewed or revised. DDTC 
will

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follow the same process described in this Notice with respect to the 
remaining USML Categories on a category-by-category basis.
    The Department of State has revised Category VII to assign all 
controlled defense articles under this category one of the three 
control Criteria, that is Tier 1 (T1), Tier 2 (T2), or Tier 3 (T3). 
These tier designations were made upon a government-wide assessment of 
the appropriate level of export control for each item based upon 
different types of destinations, end-uses, and end-users. As other USML 
categories are reviewed and revised, the same ``tiering'' structure is 
planned to be applied to the remaining USML categories. The scope of 
the three tiers is as follows:
    1. A Tier 1 control shall apply to:
    a. A weapon of mass destruction (WMD);
    b. A WMD-capable unmanned delivery system;
    c. A plant, facility or item specially designed for producing, 
processing, or using:
    (i) WMDs;
    (ii) Special nuclear materials; or
    (iii) WMD-capable unmanned delivery systems; or
    d. An item almost exclusively available from the United States that 
provides a critical military or intelligence advantage.
    2. A Tier 2 control shall apply to an item that is not in Tier 1, 
is almost exclusively available from Regime Partners or Adherents and:
    a. Provides a substantial military or intelligence advantage; or
    b. Makes a substantial contribution to the indigenous development, 
production, use, or enhancement of a Tier 1 or Tier 2 item.
    3. A Tier 3 control shall apply to an item not in Tiers 1 or 2 
that:
    a. Provides a significant military or intelligence advantage;
    b. Makes a significant contribution to the indigenous development, 
production, use, or enhancement of a Tier 1, 2, or 3 item; or
    c. Other items controlled for national security, foreign policy, or 
human rights reasons.
    Tier 1 defense articles are those that are almost exclusively 
available from the United States and that provide a critical military 
or intelligence advantage.
    Tier 2 defense articles are those that are almost exclusively 
available from countries that are members of the multilateral export 
control regimes that control such items and (i) provide a substantial 
military or intelligence advantage, or (ii) make a substantial 
contribution to the indigenous development, production, use, or 
enhancement of a Tier 1 or Tier 2 item.
    Tier 3 defense articles are those that provide a significant 
military or intelligence advantage, or make a significant contribution 
to the indigenous development, production, use, or enhancement of a 
Tier 1, 2, or 3 item.
    Additional details on the bright line methodology and the tiering 
will be published by a separate Department of State advance notice of 
proposed rulemaking which should be used to assist the public in 
reviewing the proposed Category VII in this notice.

Regulatory Analysis and Notices

Administrative Procedure Act

    This proposed amendment involves a foreign affairs function of the 
United States and, therefore, is not subject to the procedures 
contained in 5 U.S.C. 553 and 554.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    Since this proposed amendment is not subject to 5 U.S.C. 553, it 
does not require analysis under the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995

    This proposed amendment does not involve a mandate that will result 
in the expenditure by State, local, and tribal governments, in the 
aggregate, or by the private sector, of $100 million or more in any 
year and it will not significantly or uniquely affect small 
governments. Therefore, no actions were deemed necessary under the 
provisions of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995.

Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996

    This proposed amendment has been found not to be a major rule 
within the meaning of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement 
Fairness Act of 1996.

Executive Orders 12372 and 13132

    This proposed amendment will not have substantial direct effects on 
the States, on the relationship between the national government and the 
States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the 
various levels of government. Therefore, in accordance with Executive 
Order 13132, it is determined that this proposed amendment does not 
have sufficient federalism implications to require consultations or 
warrant the preparation of a federalism summary impact statement. The 
regulations implementing Executive Order 12372 regarding 
intergovernmental consultation on Federal programs and activities do 
not apply to this proposed amendment.

Executive Order 12866

    This proposed amendment is exempt from review under Executive Order 
12866, but has been reviewed internally by the Department of State to 
ensure consistency with the purposes thereof.

Executive Order 12988

    The Department of State has reviewed the proposed amendment in 
light of sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988 to 
eliminate ambiguity, minimize litigation, establish clear legal 
standards, and reduce burden.

Executive Order 13175

    The Department of State has determined that this rulemaking will 
not have tribal implications, will not impose substantial direct 
compliance costs on Indian tribal governments, and will not pre-empt 
tribal law. Accordingly, the requirement of Section 5 of Executive 
Order 13175 does not apply to this rulemaking.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    This proposed amendment does not impose any new reporting or 
recordkeeping requirements subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 
U.S.C. chapter 35.

List of Subjects in 22 CFR Part 121

    Arms and munitions, Exports.

    Accordingly, for the reasons set forth above, title 22, chapter I, 
subchapter M, part 121 is proposed to be amended as follows:

PART 121--THE UNITED STATES MUNITIONS LIST

    1. The authority citation for part 121 will continue to read as 
follows:

    Authority: Secs. 2, 38, and 71, Pub. L. 90-629, 90 Stat. 744 (22 
U.S.C. 2752, 2778, 2797); E.O. 11958, 42 FR 4311; 3 CFR, 1977 Comp. 
p. 79; 22 U.S.C. 2651a; Pub. L. 105-261, 112 Stat. 1920.

    2. Section 121.1 is amended by revising U.S. Munitions List 
Category VII to read as follows:


Sec.  121.1  General. The United States Munitions List.

* * * * *

Category VII--Tanks and Other Military Vehicles

    (a) End items, systems, accessories, attachments, equipment, parts, 
and components.
    (1) Armed, armored, or specialized vehicles, and other military 
equipment as follows:

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    * (i) (Tier 1) Vehicles ``specially designed'' for deploying 
``weapons of mass destruction.''
    * (ii) (Tier 1) Vehicles ``specially designed'' to mount or contain 
any system designated as Tier 1 from any other Category.
    * (iii) Tanks
    (A) (Tier 2) Tanks manufactured after 1955 with any of the 
following:
    (1) 120 mm or larger gun;
    (2) A weapon designated as a Tier 2 defense article;
    (3) A fire control system or sensors designated as a Tier 2 defense 
article;
    (4) Armored components or materials designated as Tier 2 defense 
articles;
    (5) An autoloader or similar assisted loading/round selection;
    (6) A hybrid electric propulsion drive system; or
    (7) Countermeasures (e.g., radar jamming, infrared tailored smoke, 
electromagnetic pulse generator) designated as Tier 2 defense articles.
    (B) (Tier 3) Tanks not specified in VII(a)(1)(iii)(A) and built 
after 1955.
    * (iv) Armored combat vehicles, manufactured after 1955, not 
specified in VII(a)(1)(i) through (iii), capable of off-road or 
amphibious use, mounting a weapon controlled in Categories II, IV or 
XVIII, and that:
    (A) (Tier 2) Have any of the following:
    (1) A weapon designated as Tier 2;
    (2) A fire control system or sensors designated as Tier 2;
    (3) Armored components or materials designated as Tier 2 defense 
articles; or
    (4) A hybrid electric propulsion drive system.
    (B) (Tier 3) Is an armored combat vehicle mounting a Category II, 
IV, or XVIII weapon, not controlled in VII(a)(1)(iv)(A).
    * (v) Armored combat support vehicles (e.g., personnel carriers, 
resupply vehicles, recovery vehicles, combat engineer vehicles, 
reconnaissance vehicles, bridge launching vehicles, ambulances, and 
command and control vehicles), manufactured after 1955, not specified 
in VII(a)(1)(i) through (iv), and capable of off-road or amphibious use 
as follows:
    (A) (Tier 2) Have any of the following:
    (1) Sensors or mission equipment designated as Tier 2;
    (2) Armored components or materials designated as Tier 2 defense 
articles; or
    (3) The same chassis/hull as the vehicles specified in 
VII(a)(1)(iii)(A) or (iv)(A).
    (B) (Tier 3) Combat support vehicles not elsewhere specified in 
this Category with armor meeting NIJ Level III or better.
    (vi) (Tier 2) Trucks, trailers, or containers with installed 
defense articles designated as Tier 2 for command, or communications, 
or control, intelligence, or sensor or radar operations, or unmanned 
air or ground vehicle control, except for vehicles controlled elsewhere 
in this Category or in other Categories.

    Note to paragraph (a)(1)(vi): trucks, trailers, or containers 
that do not contain defense articles are controlled on the Commerce 
Control List.

    (vii) Unmanned ground vehicles, except those controlled in 
VII(a)(1)(i) through (v), or in other Categories, that:
    (A) (Tier 2) Have mission systems, data links, sensors, or other 
defense articles designated as Tier 2;
    (B) (Tier 2) Mount firearms or other weapons not designated as Tier 
1;
    (C) (Tier 2) Are capable of off-road or amphibious operation; or
    (D) (Tier 3) Is a vehicle otherwise export controlled as a military 
vehicle that has been modified for unmanned operation.

    Technical Note 1 to paragraph (a)(1)(vii): As used in this 
paragraph, unmanned vehicles include vehicles which are fitted with 
controls for either manned or unmanned operation.


    Technical Note 2 to paragraph (a)(1)(vii): Vehicles in 
VII(a)(1)(vii)(D) that provide operation beyond visual control range 
are designated for Tier 2 control.

    (2) Components, parts, assemblies, and associated equipment for the 
end-item vehicles controlled by this Category as follows:
    (i) (Tier 2) Control modules/circuits ``specially designed'' for 
the electric hybrid propulsion drives for the vehicles specified in 
VII(a) of this Category.
    (ii) Hulls, turrets or turret rings for armored vehicles as 
follows:
    (A) (Tier 2) Hulls or turrets incorporating armor controlled in 
VII(c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3)(i), (c)(7), or (c)(8); and turret rings 
``specially designed'' for these hulls or turrets.
    (B) (Tier 3) Hulls or turrets not controlled in VII(a)(2)(ii)(A) 
and associated turret rings.
    (iii) Armor systems, components, or parts (e.g., active protection 
systems, plates, appliqu[eacute]s, tiles) as follows:
    (A) (Tier 1) Developmental armor components or parts.
    (B) (Tier 2) Transparent armor components or parts produced from 
armor materials controlled in VII(c)(3) as follows:
    (1) (Tier 2) Having Em greater than or equal to 1.3; or
    (2) Having Em less than 1.3 and meeting NIJ Level III 
standards with areal density as follows:
    (i) (Tier 2) Less than or equal to 30 pounds per square foot; or
    (ii) (Tier 3) Between 30 and 40 pounds per square foot.
    (C) (Tier 2) Active protection systems.
    (D) (Tier 2) Composite armor components or parts with Em 
> 1.4, not controlled in VII(a)(2)(v)(B).
    (E) (Tier 2) Spaced armor components or parts, including slat armor 
components or parts.
    (F) (Tier 2) Reactive armor components or parts.
    (G) (Tier 2) Electromagnetic armor components or parts, including 
pulsed power components or parts ``specially designed'' for 
electromagnetic armor.

    Technical Note 1 to paragraph (a)(2)(iii): See Notes to 
paragraph (c) for related armor descriptions and definitions.


    Technical Note 2 to paragraph (a)(2)(iii): VII(a)(2)(iii) also 
includes B kits (add-on armor).

    (iv) (Tier 3) Deep water fording kits for the vehicles controlled 
in this Category.
    (v) (Tier 2) Gun mount, stabilization, elevating systems or the 
vehicles controlled in this Category.
    (vi) Self-launching bridge components for deployment by the 
vehicles designated as Tier 2 in VII(a)(1)(v) as follows:
    (A) (Tier 2) Self-launching bridges that are rated above class 60 
(as determined IAW SSTANAG2021/QSTAG 180 or equivalent); or
    (B) (Tier 3) Self-launching bridges that are rated at or below 
class 60.
    (vii) (Tier 3) Built-in test equipment (BITE) ``specially 
designed'' to evaluate the condition of weapon or other mission systems 
for the vehicles designated as Tier 2 or above in this Category. Note: 
This control does not apply to BITE that provides diagnostics solely 
for a subsystem or component not specifically controlled in this 
Category.
    (viii) (Tier 2) Suspension components as follows:
    (A) Rotary shock absorbers specially designed for vehicles greater 
than 30 tons.
    (B) Torsion bars ``specially designed'' for vehicles controlled in 
VII(a)(1)(iii)(A) having a mass of greater than 50 tons.
    (ix) (Tier 2) Kits to convert a vehicle specified in this Category 
into either an unmanned or a driver optional vehicle. At minimum, such 
a kit includes equipment for remote or autonomous steering, 
acceleration and braking and a control system.
    (x) (Tier 2) Signature management components or parts ``specially 
designed'' to modify the thermal, acoustic, radar or other 
electromagnetic signatures of the vehicles in this category. This does 
not include

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components or parts commonly used with commercial vehicles (e.g., 
mufflers, resonators, electrical filters/capacitors, acoustic or 
thermal insulation).
    * (xi) (Tier 2) Gas turbine engines ``specially designed'' for 
ground vehicles.
    (xii) (Tier 2) Hot section parts or components ``specially 
designed'' for the gas turbine engines in VII(a)(2)(xi).

    Note 1 to paragraph (a): For controls related to major systems 
or subsystems of the vehicles controlled above, see USML Categories 
I, II, III, IV, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV and XVIII.


    Note 2 to paragraph (a): Parts or components are controlled in 
this Category only to the extent listed in VII(a)(2). It does not 
include any ``part'' as defined in Sec.  121.8(d) of this subchapter 
that is not specifically listed. For the purposes of export or 
reexport, a parts ``kit'' that contains the unassembled elements of 
a component is considered a component.


    Note 3 to paragraph (a): Developmental vehicles are controlled 
at the highest tier associated with the functions proposed to be 
accomplished by that vehicle, and are controlled once the vehicle is 
placed in full scale production.


    Note 4 to paragraph (a): Vehicles are considered manufactured 
after 1955 if, at any time after 1955, any of the following changes 
occur:
    1. Propulsion upgrade to a formerly gasoline powered armored 
vehicle with either diesel or multi-fuel capability.
    2. Armor upgrade to employ reactive armor.
    3. Fire control upgrade with a digital control system.
    4. Addition of laser designator or laser rangefinder.
    5. Addition of autoloader or similar assisted loading/round 
selection.
    6. Increase of gun bore to larger than 90 mm.
    7. Conversion to unmanned operation.


    Note 5 to paragraph (a): Vehicles manufactured in 1955 or prior 
that retain a functional weapon are controlled based on the Category 
that controls the weapon.
    (b) Test, inspection, and production equipment.
    (1) (Tier 2) Production equipment, tooling, and test equipment 
``specially designed'' for armored vehicles designated as Tier 2 in 
this Category.
    (2) (Tier 3) Test or calibration equipment ``specially 
designed'' for the articles controlled in this Category.


    Note 1 to paragraph (b): For production of major systems or 
subsystems, see the controls specific to those items in Categories 
II, III, IV, etc., or in the EAR (e.g., Armor plate machining 
equipment and tank turret bearing grinding machines are ``subject to 
the EAR'' and controlled in ECCN 2B018).


    Note 2 to paragraph (b): This control does not apply to test, 
inspection and production equipment ``specially designed'' for a 
subsystem or component not specifically controlled in this Category.

    (c) Materials.
    (1) (Tier 1) Developmental armor for the vehicles controlled in 
this Category.
    (2) (Tier 2) Spaced armor.
    (3) Transparent armor containing a transparent crystalline laminate 
such as spinel, aluminum oxynitride, or sapphire as follows:
    (i) (T2) Having Em greater than or equal to 1.3; or
    (ii) Having Em less than 1.3 and meeting NIJ Level III 
standards with areal density as follows:
    (A) (Tier 2) Less than or equal to 30 pounds per square foot; or
    (B) (Tier 3) Between 30 and 40 pounds per square foot.
    (4) (Tier 2) Transparent ceramic plate greater than or equal to \1/
2\'' thick and larger than 8'' x 8'', excluding glass, for transparent 
armor.
    (5) (Tier 3) Transparent ceramic plate greater than \1/4\'' thick 
but less than \1/2\'' thick and larger than 8'' x 8'', excluding glass, 
for transparent armor.
    (6) (Tier 3) Non-transparent ceramic plate or blanks greater than 
\1/4\'' thick and larger than 8'' x 8'' for transparent armor. This 
includes spinel and aluminum oxynitride (ALON).
    (7) (Tier 2) Composite armor with Em > 1.4 and meeting 
NIJ Level III or better.
    (8) (Tier 3) Metal Laminate Armor with Em > 1.4 and 
meeting NIJ Level III or better.

    Note 1 to paragraph (c): Composite armor is defined for this 
Category as:
    1. More than one layer of different materials, or
    2. A matrix composite.


    Note 2 to paragraph (c): Spaced Armors are metallic or non-
metallic armors that incorporate an air space and/or obliquity or 
discontinuous material path effects as part of the defeat mechanism.


    Note 3 to paragraph (c): Reactive armor employs explosives, 
propellants, or other materials between plates for the purpose of 
enhancing plate motion during a ballistic event or otherwise 
defeating the penetrator.


    Note 4 to paragraph (c):  Electromagnetic armor (EMA) employs 
electricity to defeat threats such as shaped charges.


    Note 5 to paragraph (c): Materials used in composite armor could 
include layers of metals, plastics, elastomers, fibers, glass, 
ceramics, etc. and ceramic-glass reinforced plastic laminates, 
encapsulated ceramics in a metallic or non-metallic matrix, 
functionally gradient ceramic-metal materials, ceramic balls in a 
cast metal matrix.


    Note 6 to paragraph (c):  For this Category, a material is 
considered transparent if it allows 75% or greater transmission of 
light in the visible spectrum through a 1 mm thick nominal sample.


    Note 7 to paragraph (c):  The material controlled in VII(c)(6) 
has not been treated to reach the 75% transmission level referenced 
in Note 6.


    Note 8 to paragraph (c):  Metal laminate armors are two or more 
layers of metallic materials which are mechanically or adhesively 
bonded together to form an armor system. Em is the line-
of-sight target mass effectiveness and provides a ratio of the 
tested armors performance to that of rolled homogenous armor.


    Note 9 to paragraph (c):  Em is the line-of-sight 
target mass effectiveness ratio and provides a measure of the tested 
armor's performance to that of rolled homogenous armor, where 
Em is defined as follows:

[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP10DE10.142


Where:

[rho]RHA= density of RHA (7.85 g/cm\2\)
Po = Baseline Penetration of RHA (mm)
Pr = Residual Line of Sight Penetration, either positive or negative 
(mm RHA equivalent)
ADTARGET = Line-of-Sight Areal Density of Target (kg/
m\2\).

    (d) Software.
    (1) (Tier 2) Software ``specially designed'' for the integration or 
control of vehicle combat systems or subsystems, both offensive and 
defensive, that is not controlled in other Categories. This includes 
software that is ``specially designed'' to stabilize weapon motion for 
shooting on the move.
    * (2) (Tier 2) Software, algorithms, and modules ``specially 
designed'' for the design of ballistic armor protection for vehicles 
controlled in VII(a)(1)(iii) through (v).
    (3) (Tier 2) Software ``specially designed'' for controlling the 
gas turbine engines controlled in this Category.
    (4) (Tier 2) Software containing the control laws or algorithms for 
unmanned ground vehicles controlled in this Category.
    (5) (Tier 2) Built-in test and diagnostic software ``specially 
designed'' for built-in test equipment controlled in VII(a)(2)(vii).
    (6) (Tier 2) Software ``specially designed'' for autonomic 
logistics for the vehicles controlled in this Category that are 
designated as Tier 2.
    * (7) (Tier 1) Software ``specially designed'' for the design, 
production, or use of articles controlled in this Category that are 
designated as Tier 1.
    * (8) (Tier 2) Software ``specially designed'' for the design, 
production, or

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use of articles specified in this Category that are designated as Tier 
2.
    (9) (Tier 2) Software ``specially designed'' for the electric 
hybrid propulsion drive control modules/circuits specified in 
VII(a)(2)(i) of this Category.

    Note paragraph (d):  This Category does not control software for 
major systems, subsystems, parts or components controlled in other 
Categories or that are incorporated into an end item. For controls 
of major systems or subsystems of the vehicles controlled under 
paragraph (a) of this Category, see USML Categories I, II, III, IV, 
VIII, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, and XVIII. See also controls on 
related simulation and training items in Category IX.

    (e) Technology.
    * (1) Design or manufacturing technology ``required'' for the 
articles controlled in this Category as follows:
    (i) (Tier 1) Design or manufacturing technology ``required'' for 
articles controlled in this Category designated as Tier 1.
    (ii) (Tier 1) Design or manufacturing technology ``required'' for 
armor materials specified in VII(c) and armor systems, components, or 
parts specified in VII(a)(2)(iii) of this Category.
    (iii) (Tier 1) Design or manufacturing technology ``required'' for 
rotary shock absorbers or torsion bars for vehicles specified in 
VII(a)(1)(iii)(A) having a mass greater than 50 tons. This includes 
design technology ``required'' for the complete suspensions 
incorporating the shock absorbers and torsion bars.
    (iv) (Tier 1) Design or manufacturing technology ``required'' for 
armored vehicle hulls for vehicles designated as Tier 2 or better 
controlled in this Category.
    (v) (Tier 2) Design or manufacturing technology ``required'' for 
articles controlled in this Category and not elsewhere specified.
    * (2) Test technology as follows:
    (i) (Tier 1) Test technology directly related to defense articles 
designated as Tier 1 and controlled in this Category.
    (ii) (Tier 1) Test technology directly related to armor materials 
specified in VII.C and armor systems, components, or parts specified in 
VII(a)(2)(v) of this Category.
    (iii) (Tier 1) Test technology directly related to armored vehicle 
hull design for vehicles designated as Tier 2 or better controlled in 
this Category.
    (iv) (Tier 2) Test technology directly related to developmental 
vehicles controlled in this Category or to other vehicles designated as 
Tier 2 that are controlled in this Category.
    (v) (Tier 3) Test technology, not elsewhere specified, directly 
related to defense articles controlled in this Category.
    (3) Technology ``required'' for the operation, maintenance, and 
repair of the vehicles controlled in this Category as follows:
    (i) (Tier 1) Technology ``required'' for maintenance or operation 
on any defense article designated as Tier 1 and controlled in this 
Category.
    (ii) (Tier 2) Technology ``required'' for intermediate or depot 
level maintenance of any defense article designated as Tier 2 or 3 and 
controlled in this Category.
    (iii) (Tier 3) Operator or organizational level maintenance or 
repair technology ``required'' for any defense article controlled in 
this Category.
    (iv) (Tier 3) Operation manuals for any defense article controlled 
in this Category.

    Note to paragraph (e): This Category does not control technology 
for major systems or subsystems or subsystems controlled in other 
Categories or incorporated into the end item. For controls of major 
systems or subsystems of the vehicles specified in (a) of this 
Category, see USML Categories I, II, III, IV, VIII, XI, XII, XIII, 
XIV, XV, and XVIII. See also controls on related simulation and 
training items in Category IX.

    (f) Defense services.
    * (1) (Tier 1) Providing assistance in the design, development, 
production or depot level maintenance on any defense article designated 
as Tier 1 in this Category.
    * (2) (Tier 2) Providing assistance in the design, development, 
production or intermediate or depot level maintenance on any defense 
article designated as Tier 2 in this Category.
    (3) (Tier 2) Providing training or advice in the tactical 
employment of the vehicles designated as Tier 1 or Tier 2 and 
controlled in this Category.
    (g) Manufacturing or production.
    (1) (Tier 1) Granting a right or license to manufacture any defense 
article designated as Tier 1 in this Category.
    (2) (Tier 1) Granting a right or license to manufacture any defense 
article designated as Tier 2 in this Category.
    (3) (T2) Granting a right or license to manufacture any defense 
article designated as Tier 3, enumerated in VII(a)(1)(iii) through 
VII(a)(2)(v) and VII(a)(2)(vii).
    (4) (T2) Granting a right or license to manufacture any other 
defense article designated as Tier 3 in (a) in this Category.
    (h) Defined terms.
    (1) Certain terms used in the category:
    (i) Specially designed. The term ``specially designed'' means that 
the end-item, equipment, accessory, attachment, system, component, or 
part (see ITAR Sec.  121.8); or ``software''; has properties that:
    (A) Distinguish it for certain predetermined purposes,
    (B) Are directly related to the functioning of a defense article, 
and
    (C) Are used exclusively or predominantly in or with a defense 
article identified on the USML.
    (ii) Required. As applied to technology, refers to only that 
portion of technology which is peculiarly responsible for achieving or 
exceeding the controlled performance levels, characteristics or 
functions. Such ``required'' technology may be shared by different 
products.
    (iii) Weapon of mass destruction. Any destructive device or weapon 
that is designed or intended to cause death or serious bodily injury 
through the release, dissemination, or impact of toxic or poisonous 
chemicals, or their precursors, any weapon involving a biological 
agent, toxin, or vector, or any weapon that is designed to release 
radiation or radioactivity at a level dangerous to human life. This 
includes, but is not limited to:
    (A) Nuclear explosive devices and their major sub-systems;
    (B) Chemicals covered by Schedule I of the Chemical Weapons 
Convention; and
    (C) Biological agents and biologically derived substances 
specifically developed, configured, adapted, or modified for the 
purpose of increasing their capability to produce casualties in humans 
or livestock, degrade equipment, or damage crops.
    (2) Certain terms defined in the Export Administration Regulations 
(contained in 15 CFR chapter VII, subchapter C) that may be related to 
Category VII:
    ``Software.'' (Cat: all)--A collection of one or more ``programs'' 
or ``microprograms'' fixed in any tangible medium of expression.
    ``Program.'' (Cat 2, 4, and 6)--A sequence of instructions to carry 
out a process in, or convertible into, a form executable by an 
electronic computer.
    ``Microprogram.'' (Cat 4 and 5)--A sequence of elementary 
instructions, maintained in a special storage, the execution of which 
is initiated by the introduction of its reference instruction into an 
instruction register.
    ``Technology.'' (General Technology Note)--Specific information 
necessary for the ``development,'' ``production,'' or ``use'' of a 
product. The information takes the form of ``technical data'' or 
``technical assistance.'' Controlled ``technology'' is defined in the 
Commerce Control List (Supplement No. 1 to 15 CFR part 774).

    Note: Technical assistance--May take forms such as instruction, 
skills training,

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working knowledge, consulting services. ``Technical assistance'' may 
involve transfer of ``technical data.''
    ``Technical data.''--May take forms such as blueprints, plans, 
diagrams, models, formulae, tables, engineering designs and 
specifications, manuals and instructions written or recorded on 
other media or devices such as disk, tape, read-only memories.


    Dated: December 1, 2010.
Ellen O. Tauscher,
Under Secretary, Arms Control and International Security, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2010-31158 Filed 12-8-10; 4:15 pm]
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