Public Briefing on Revisions to Space-Related Export Controls Under Export Administration Regulations and International Traffic in Arms Regulations, 87825-87826 [2024-25715]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 214 / Tuesday, November 5, 2024 / Proposed Rules ‘‘accomplishing corrective actions in accordance with a method approved by the FAA, EASA, or Airbus Helicopters’ EASA DOA. 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[FR Doc. 2024–25615 Filed 11–4–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security 15 CFR Parts 734, 740, 742, 744, 746, and 774 [Docket No. 241030–0286] RIN 0694–XC109 Public Briefing on Revisions to SpaceRelated Export Controls Under Export Administration Regulations and International Traffic in Arms Regulations Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notification of public briefing on regulatory actions. AGENCY: On October 23, 2024, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published in the Federal Register a proposed rule, ‘‘Export Administration Regulations: Revisions to Space-Related Export Controls, including Addition of License Exception Commercial Space Activities (CSA).’’ On the same day, the State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) published in the Federal Register a proposed rule, ‘‘International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): U.S. Munitions List Categories IV and XV.’’ This document announces that, on November 6, 2024, BIS will host a public briefing on these proposed rules. This document also provides details on the procedures for participating in the public briefing. Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, BIS is SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 87825 publishing notification of the public briefing on related final rules. DATES: Public briefing: The public briefing will be held on November 6, 2024. The public briefing will begin at 1 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) and conclude at 3 p.m. EST. Deadline to register: Register no later than November 1, 2024, to attend in person. Register by November 5, 2024, for virtual participation. Deadline for submitting questions for the public briefing: Questions for the briefing must be received no later than 5 p.m. EST, November 4, 2024. ADDRESSES: In-Person: The public briefing will be held at the Commerce Research Library at the U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230. Register at: space.commerce.gov/export24. Inperson attendance is limited to the capacity of the room. Virtual: To attend this event virtually, register at space.commerce.gov/ export24. Submitting questions: Submit questions in writing through the registration links at space.commerce.gov/export24. Recordkeeping: A summary of the briefing and Q&A will be posted for the record at space.commerce.gov/export24 and at regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions, contact Joseph A. Cristofaro, Director, Sensors, Aerospace and Marine Division, Office of National Security Controls, Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce, at (202) 482–2440 or by email: Joseph.Cristofaro@bis.doc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On October 23, 2024, BIS published the proposed rule ‘‘Export Administration Regulations: Revisions to Space-Related Export Controls, including Addition of License Exception Commercial Space Activities (CSA)’’ (89 FR 84784), which proposed changes to controls for spacecraft and related items under the EAR that would conform to proposed changes to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations related to U.S. Munitions List Categories IV and XV. This rule also proposed the addition of a new license exception for certain Commercial Space Activities (CSA). These proposed rules are intended to better enable a globally competitive U.S. space industrial base while continuing to protect U.S. national security and foreign policy interests. E:\FR\FM\05NOP1.SGM 05NOP1 87826 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 214 / Tuesday, November 5, 2024 / Proposed Rules On the same day, the State Department published the proposed rule ‘‘International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): U.S. Munitions List Categories IV and XV’’ (89 FR 84482). The rule proposes to amend the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to revise U.S. Munitions List (USML) Categories IV and XV and related sections of the ITAR to clarify and standardize the regulatory text, add items that warrant designation on the USML, and remove those items that no longer warrant designation on the USML. The rule further proposes to add three new license exemptions to the ITAR. Public Briefing On November 6, 2024, the Bureau of Industry and Security will host a public briefing to address the details of and answer questions on these related proposed rules and the final rules discussed elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register. The Department of Commerce, the State Department, and other U.S. Government agencies, as appropriate, will participate in the public briefing. The public briefing will be held on November 6, 2024, at the Commerce Research Library of the U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230. The public briefing will begin at 1 p.m. EST and conclude at 3 p.m. EST. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 Procedure for Requesting Participation To participate in the public meeting virtually or in-person, register at: space.commerce.gov/export24 no later than November 1, 2024, to attend in person, or by November 5, 2024, for virtual participation. for virtual participation. Note that due to space limitations, the capacity for in-person participation is limited. Once in-person capacity is reached, additional registrants will be directed to participate virtually. This web page will also display the agenda of the public meeting and any other necessary information. This web page will also display the agenda of the public meeting and any other necessary information. Procedure for Submitting Questions In-person and virtual attendees are encouraged to submit written questions in advance of the briefing through the registration links at space.commerce.gov/export24. Questions must be received by 5 p.m. EST on Monday, November 4, 2024. Note that while public questions will also be accepted during the public briefing if there is available time, written questions will be prioritized. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:09 Nov 04, 2024 Jkt 265001 All questions and answers from the public meeting will be posted at space.commerce.gov/export24 and at the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov under the docket numbers BIS–2018–0029 or BIS 2024–0031. Related records are made accessible in accordance with the regulations published in 15 CFR part 4. Special Accommodations For any special accommodation needs, please send an email to: space.commerce@noaa.gov. Matthew S. Borman, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Strategic Trade and Technology Security. [FR Doc. 2024–25715 Filed 11–1–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–33–P submission (i.e., on the web, cloud, or other file sharing system). For additional submission methods, the full EPA public comment policy, information about CBI or multimedia submissions, and general guidance on making effective comments, please visit www.epa.gov/dockets/commenting-epadockets. 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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 214 (Tuesday, November 5, 2024)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 87825-87826]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-25715]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of Industry and Security

15 CFR Parts 734, 740, 742, 744, 746, and 774

[Docket No. 241030-0286]
RIN 0694-XC109


Public Briefing on Revisions to Space-Related Export Controls 
Under Export Administration Regulations and International Traffic in 
Arms Regulations

AGENCY: Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notification of public briefing on regulatory actions.

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SUMMARY: On October 23, 2024, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) 
published in the Federal Register a proposed rule, ``Export 
Administration Regulations: Revisions to Space-Related Export Controls, 
including Addition of License Exception Commercial Space Activities 
(CSA).'' On the same day, the State Department's Directorate of Defense 
Trade Controls (DDTC) published in the Federal Register a proposed 
rule, ``International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): U.S. 
Munitions List Categories IV and XV.'' This document announces that, on 
November 6, 2024, BIS will host a public briefing on these proposed 
rules. This document also provides details on the procedures for 
participating in the public briefing. Elsewhere in this issue of the 
Federal Register, BIS is publishing notification of the public briefing 
on related final rules.

DATES: 
    Public briefing: The public briefing will be held on November 6, 
2024. The public briefing will begin at 1 p.m. Eastern Standard Time 
(EST) and conclude at 3 p.m. EST.
    Deadline to register: Register no later than November 1, 2024, to 
attend in person. Register by November 5, 2024, for virtual 
participation.
    Deadline for submitting questions for the public briefing: 
Questions for the briefing must be received no later than 5 p.m. EST, 
November 4, 2024.

ADDRESSES: 
    In-Person: The public briefing will be held at the Commerce 
Research Library at the U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution 
Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230. Register at: space.commerce.gov/export24. In-person attendance is limited to the capacity of the room.
    Virtual: To attend this event virtually, register at 
space.commerce.gov/export24.
    Submitting questions: Submit questions in writing through the 
registration links at space.commerce.gov/export24.
    Recordkeeping: A summary of the briefing and Q&A will be posted for 
the record at space.commerce.gov/export24 and at regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions, contact Joseph A. 
Cristofaro, Director, Sensors, Aerospace and Marine Division, Office of 
National Security Controls, Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. 
Department of Commerce, at (202) 482-2440 or by email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    On October 23, 2024, BIS published the proposed rule ``Export 
Administration Regulations: Revisions to Space-Related Export Controls, 
including Addition of License Exception Commercial Space Activities 
(CSA)'' (89 FR 84784), which proposed changes to controls for 
spacecraft and related items under the EAR that would conform to 
proposed changes to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations 
related to U.S. Munitions List Categories IV and XV. This rule also 
proposed the addition of a new license exception for certain Commercial 
Space Activities (CSA). These proposed rules are intended to better 
enable a globally competitive U.S. space industrial base while 
continuing to protect U.S. national security and foreign policy 
interests.

[[Page 87826]]

    On the same day, the State Department published the proposed rule 
``International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): U.S. Munitions List 
Categories IV and XV'' (89 FR 84482). The rule proposes to amend the 
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to revise U.S. 
Munitions List (USML) Categories IV and XV and related sections of the 
ITAR to clarify and standardize the regulatory text, add items that 
warrant designation on the USML, and remove those items that no longer 
warrant designation on the USML. The rule further proposes to add three 
new license exemptions to the ITAR.

Public Briefing

    On November 6, 2024, the Bureau of Industry and Security will host 
a public briefing to address the details of and answer questions on 
these related proposed rules and the final rules discussed elsewhere in 
this issue of the Federal Register. The Department of Commerce, the 
State Department, and other U.S. Government agencies, as appropriate, 
will participate in the public briefing. The public briefing will be 
held on November 6, 2024, at the Commerce Research Library of the U.S. 
Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 
20230. The public briefing will begin at 1 p.m. EST and conclude at 3 
p.m. EST.

Procedure for Requesting Participation

    To participate in the public meeting virtually or in-person, 
register at: space.commerce.gov/export24 no later than November 1, 
2024, to attend in person, or by November 5, 2024, for virtual 
participation. for virtual participation. Note that due to space 
limitations, the capacity for in-person participation is limited. Once 
in-person capacity is reached, additional registrants will be directed 
to participate virtually. This web page will also display the agenda of 
the public meeting and any other necessary information. This web page 
will also display the agenda of the public meeting and any other 
necessary information.

Procedure for Submitting Questions

    In-person and virtual attendees are encouraged to submit written 
questions in advance of the briefing through the registration links at 
space.commerce.gov/export24. Questions must be received by 5 p.m. EST 
on Monday, November 4, 2024. Note that while public questions will also 
be accepted during the public briefing if there is available time, 
written questions will be prioritized.
    All questions and answers from the public meeting will be posted at 
space.commerce.gov/export24 and at the Federal eRulemaking Portal at 
https://www.regulations.gov under the docket numbers BIS-2018-0029 or 
BIS 2024-0031. Related records are made accessible in accordance with 
the regulations published in 15 CFR part 4.

Special Accommodations

    For any special accommodation needs, please send an email to: 
[email protected].

Matthew S. Borman,
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Strategic Trade and Technology 
Security.
[FR Doc. 2024-25715 Filed 11-1-24; 8:45 am]
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