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DOC/BIS RIN: 0694-AD87 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Revised Export License Application Review Policy and End Use Verification Policy To Implement the July 2006 Recommendations of the Commission for Assistance to a Free Cuba 
Abstract: This rule revises export and reexport license application review policy toward Cuba with respect to vessels and aircraft on temporary sojourn, and medical devices and medical equipment. It also makes clear that licenses for export or reexport of medical devices, medical equipment, and certain aircraft on temporary sojourn to Cuba will be issued with conditions imposing verification and reporting requirements. This rule implements recommendations and policy objectives of section VI of the July 2006 report to the president of the Commission for Assistance to a Free Cuba. Section VI of that report addressed the topic of denying revenue to the Castro regime and emphasized the need to maintain economic pressure on the regime. Generally, the changes made by this rule favor the use of regular commercial carriers to carry lawful exports and travelers to Cuba as opposed to non-commercial aircraft or boats in order to limit the landing, docking, or other fees that the Cuban government can collect. The verification and reporting requirements that will be imposed by licenses for medical devices and equipment are to make sure that such devices and equipment are used for the benefit of the Cuban people. 
Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 15 CFR 746   
Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq    50 USC 1701 et seq    22 USC 287c    PL 108-11    PL 106-387    EO 12854    EO 12918    EO 13222   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  12/00/2008    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
William Arvin
Policy Analyst
Department of Commerce
Bureau of Industry and Security
HCHB Room 2096, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20230
Phone:202 482-2440
Fax:202 482-3355
Email: william.arvin@bis.doc.gov