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DOC/BIS RIN: 0694-AE18 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Revision of the Export Administration Regulations: Encryption 
Abstract: This interim rule amends the Export Administration Regulations to make the treatment of encryption items more consistent with the treatment of other items subject to the EAR, as well as to simplify and clarify regulations pertaining to encryption items. The restrictions pertaining to technical assistance by U.S. persons with respect to encryption items are removed, because the current export and reexport restrictions set forth in the EAR for technology already include technical assistance. This rule removes License Exception KMI as it has become obsolete because of the advancement of encryption technology. This rule also removes semi-annual reporting requirements for encryption commodities and software under License Exception ENC, except for the most sensitive. In addition, this rule removes the notification and review requirements for encryption items that do not have an "encryption item (EI)" reason for control. This rule also adds Argentina, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Turkey to the list of countries that receive favorable treatment under License Exception ENC. This rule also clarifies the license requirements under Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) 5A002, 5D002, and 5E002 of the Commerce Control List. 
Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 15 CFR 762    15 CFR 774    15 CFR 732    15 CFR 734    15 CFR 738    15 CFR 740    15 CFR 742    15 CFR 744    15 CFR 746    15 CFR 748    15 CFR 750   
Legal Authority: 10 USC 7420    22 USC 2151    22 USC 287c    22 USC 3201    22 USC 6004    22 USC 7210    30 USC 185s    30 USC 185u    42 USC 2139a    42 USC 6212    43 USC 1354    46 USC 466c    50 USC 1701    50 USC 2401    50 USC app 5    EO 12938    EO 13020    EO 13222    EO 13338    EO 13026   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule  10/03/2008  73 FR 57495   
Final Rule  06/00/2009    
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:
Sharron Cook
Policy Analyst
Department of Commerce
Bureau of Industry and Security
2096/MS 2705, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20230
Phone:202 482-2440
Email: sharron.cook@bis.doc.gov