EMERGING TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Notice of Partially Closed Meeting

 

The Emerging Technology and Research Advisory Committee (ETRAC) will meet on October 23, 2014, at 8:30 a.m. (CLOSED SESSION) and on October 24, 2014, 8:30 a.m., at the University of California, San Diego Supercomputer Center Auditorium, 10100 Hopkins Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093. The Committee advises the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration on emerging technology and research activities, including those related to deemed exports.

Agenda:

Thursday, October 23:
Closed Session:
Discussion of matters determined to be exempt from the provisions relating to public meetings found in 5 U.S.C. app. 2 §§ 10(a)(1) and l0(a)(3).

Friday, October 24:
Open Session:

1. Welcome Remarks
Dr. Pradeep K. Khosla, Chancellor, University of California-San Diego

2. Introductory Remarks
Tom Tierney, ETRAC Co-Chair

3. Developments in Export Control Reform, Technology and Deemed Export Update, by
Assistant Security for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security

4. Status Report: ECCN Review
Review by ETRAC Committee members of their "self-identified" taskings EAR revisions

5. Upcoming Emerging Technologies and Issues for Review:
-Synthetic biology-3D Bioprinting and genetic synthesis and gene editing-industry presentations
-ASTM Standards Development Activities by Pat Picariello, Director of Development Operations
-Report: Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity- FUSE application
-Report: Dept. of Defense Better Buying Power 3.0 involving technologies
-Fundamental Research and public domain
-Additive Manufacturing- 3D Printed Rocket Engines & DARPA
-Frequently Asked Questions on technology/deemed exports- revision to the EAR
-Exports to Dual-Third Country nationals
-Deemed Re-exports Guidance
-Strategic Trade Authorizations and Deemed Exports
-Harmonization of Definitions on Technology Controls between ITAR and EAR
-Satellite Rule
-Enhancement of the Consolidated Screening Lists

6. Remarks- Roy Paulson- Chair of the Outreach Sub-Committee, President's Export Council Subcommittee on Export Administration and Dr. Carlos Romero - University of New Mexico Survey on export controls status

7. Public Comments

8. Kevin Pollpeter, Deputy Director, Study of Innovation and Technology in China University of California Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation

9. Tour of UCSD Supercomputer facilities

10. Administrative Issues
-recruitment status of members and requirements
-schedule of future meeting dates
-ETRAC Charter renewal
-ETRAC Annual Report

11. Conclusion and Final Remarks

The open sessions will be accessible via teleconference to 25 participants on a first come, first serve basis. To join the conference, submit inquiries to Ms. Yvette Springer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than, October 16, 2014.

A limited number of seats will be available for the public session. Reservations are not accepted. To the extent that time permits, members of the public may present oral statements to the Committee. The public may submit written statements at any time before or after the meeting. However, to facilitate the distribution of public presentation materials to the Committee members, the Committee suggests that presenters forward the public presentation materials prior to the meeting to Ms. Springer via email.

The Assistant Secretary for Administration, with the concurrence of the delegate of the General Counsel, formally determined on October 2, 2014, pursuant to Section l0(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, that the portion of the meeting dealing with matters the of which would be likely to frustrate significantly implementation of a proposed agency action as described in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c) (9) (B) shall be exempt from the provisions relating to public meetings found in 5 U.S.C. app. 2 §§ 10(a)1 and 10(a) (3). The remaining portions of the meeting will be open to the public.

For more information, call Yvette Springer at (202) 482-2813.

SENSORS AND INTRUMENTATION 

TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Notice of Partially Closed Meeting

 

The Sensors and Instrumentation Technical Advisory Committee (SITAC) will meet on October 28, 2014, 9:30 a.m., in the Herbert C. Hoover Building, Room 3884, 14th Street between Constitution and Pennsylvania Avenues, N.W., Washington, D.C. The Committee advises the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration on technical questions that affect the level of export controls applicable to sensors and instrumentation equipment and technology.

Agenda:

Public Session:
1. Welcome and Introductions.
2. Remarks from the Bureau of Industry and Security Management.
3. Industry Presentations.
4. New Business.

Closed Session:
5. Discussion of matters determined to be exempt from the provisions relating to public meetings found in 5 U.S.C. app. 2 §§ 10(a)(1) and 10(a)(3).

The open session will be accessible via teleconference to 20 participants on a first come, first serve basis. To join the conference, submit inquiries to Ms. Yvette Springer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than October 21, 2014.

A limited number of seats will be available during the public session of the meeting. Reservations are not accepted. To the extent that time permits, members of the public may present oral statements to the Committee. The public may submit written statements at any time before or after the meeting. However, to facilitate distribution of public presentation materials to the Committee members, the Committee suggests that the materials be forwarded before the meeting to Ms. Springer.

The Assistant Secretary for Administration, with the concurrence of the General Counsel, formally determined on September 23, 2013 pursuant to Section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. app. 2 § 10(d), that the portion of this meeting dealing with pre-decisional changes to the Commerce Control List and U.S. export control policies shall be exempt from the provisions relating to public meetings found in 5 U.S.C. app. 2 §§ 10(a)(1) and 10(a)(3). The remaining portions of the meeting will be open to the public.

For more information contact Yvette Springer on (202) 482-2813.

 REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Notice of Partially Closed Meeting

 

The Regulations and Procedures Technical Advisory Committee (RPTAC) will meet December 9, 2014, 9:00 a.m., Room 3884, in the Herbert C. Hoover Building, 14th Street between Constitution and Pennsylvania Avenues, N.W., Washington, D.C. The Committee advises the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration on implementation of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and provides for continuing review to update the EAR as needed. 

Agenda:

Public Session
1. Opening remarks by the Chairman.
2. Opening remarks by the Bureau of Industry and Security.
3. Presentation of papers or comments by the Public.
4. Export Enforcement update.
5. Regulations update.
6. Working group reports. 
7. Automated Export System Update

 

Closed Session
8. Discussion of matters determined to be exempt from the provisions relating to public meetings found in 5 U.S.C. app. 2 §§ 10(a)(1) and 10(a)(3).

The open session will be accessible via teleconference to 25 participants on a first come, first serve basis. To join the conference, submit inquiries to Ms. Yvette Springer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than December 2, 2014.

A limited number of seats will be available for the public session. Reservations are not accepted. To the extent that time permits, members of the public may present oral statements to the Committee. The public may submit written statements at any time before or after the meeting. However, to facilitate the distribution of public presentation materials to the Committee members, the Committee suggests that presenters forward the public presentation materials prior to the meeting to Ms. Springer via email.

The Assistant Secretary for Administration, with the concurrence of the delegate of the

General Counsel, formally determined on October 29, 2014, pursuant to Section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. app. 2 § (10)(d)), that the portion of the meeting dealing with pre-decisional changes to the Commerce Control List and U.S. export control policies shall be exempt from the provisions relating to public meetings found in 5 U.S.C. app. 2 §§ 10(a)(1) and 10(a)(3). The remaining portions of the meeting will be open to the public.

For more information, call Yvette Springer at (202) 482-2813.

MATERIALS PROCESSING EQUIPMENT

TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Notice of Partially Closed Meeting

 

The Materials Processing Equipment Technical Advisory Committee (MPETAC) will meet on October 29, 2014, 9:00 a.m., Room 3884, in the Herbert C. Hoover Building, 14th Street between Pennsylvania and Constitution Avenues, N.W., Washington, D.C. The Committee advises the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration with respect to technical questions that affect the level of export controls applicable to materials processing equipment and related technology.

Agenda:

Open Session:
1. Opening remarks and Introductions.
2. Presentation of papers and comments by the Public.
3. Discussions on results from last, and proposals from last Wassenaar meeting.
4. Report on proposed and recently issued changes to the Export Administration Regulations.
5. Other business.

Closed Session:
6. Discussion of matters determined to be exempt from the provisions relating to public meetings found in 5 U.S.C. app. 2 §§ 10 (a) (1) and 10 (a) (3).

The open session will be accessible via teleconference to 20 participants on a first come, first serve basis. To join the conference, submit inquiries to Ms. Yvette Springer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., no later than October 22, 2014.

A limited number of seats will be available for the public session. Reservations are not accepted. To the extent that time permits, members of the public may present oral statements to the Committee. The public may submit written statements at any time before or after the meeting. However, to facilitate the distribution of public presentation materials to the Committee members, the Committee suggests that presenters forward the public presentation materials prior to the meeting to Ms. Springer via email.

The Assistant Secretary for Administration, with the concurrence of the delegate of the General Counsel, formally determined on January 27, 2014, pursuant to Section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. app. 2 § 10(d)), that the portion of the meeting dealing with matters the premature disclosure of which would be likely to frustrate significantly implementation of a proposed agency action as described in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(B) shall be exempt from the provisions relating to public meetings found in 5 U.S.C. app. 2 §§ 10(a) (1) and 10(a) (3). The remaining portions of the meeting will be open to the public.

For more information, call Yvette Springer at (202) 482-2813.

PRESIDENT'S EXPORT COUNCIL

SUBCOMMITTEE ON EXPORT ADMINISTRATION 

 

The President's Export Council Subcommittee on Export Administration (PECSEA) will meet on December 10, 2014, 10:00 a.m., at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Herbert C. Hoover Building, Room 4830, 14th Street between Pennsylvania and Constitution Avenues, N.W., Washington, D.C. The PECSEA provides advice on matters pertinent to those portions of the Export Administration Act, as amended, that deal with United States policies of encouraging trade with all countries with which the United States has diplomatic or trading relations and of controlling trade for national security and foreign policy reasons.

Agenda:

Open Session
1. Opening remarks by the Chairman and Vice Chairman.
2. Opening remarks by the Bureau of Industry and Security.
3. Export Control Reform Update.
4. Presentation of papers or comments by the Public.
5. Data Transmission and Security Subcommittee Presentation.
6. Process Improvements and Trusted Trader Subcommittee Presentation.
7. Outreach Subcommittee Update.
8. Update: One-year Anniversary of the First ECR Transition Rule Statistics.
9. Consolidated Screening List Demonstration and Discussion. 

The open session will be accessible via teleconference to 25 participants on a first come, first served basis. To join the conference, submit inquiries to Ms. Yvette Springer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than December 3, 2014. 

A limited number of seats will be available for the public session. Reservations are not accepted. To the extent that time permits, members of the public may present oral statements to the Committee. The public may submit written statements at any time before or after the meeting. However, to facilitate the distribution of public presentation materials to the Committee members, the Committee suggests that presenters forward the public presentation materials prior to the meeting to Ms. Springer via email.

For more information, call Yvette Springer at (202) 482-2813.

   
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