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DOC/BIS RIN: 0694-AB05 Publication ID: Spring 1996 
Title: Exports of Sample Shipments in Mixtures Containing Precursors and Intermediate Chemicals; Revisions to Australia Group Members 
Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) maintains the Commerce Control List (CCL), which appears in the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This rule amends the CCL by revising Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 1C60. This ECCN controls dual-use precursors and intermediate chemicals useful in the production of chemical warfare agents. In addition this rule makes an editorial correction by removing ECCN 1C64E for di-isopropylcarbodiimide (C.A.S. #693-13-0) and di-cyclohexocarbodiimide (C.A.S. #538-75-Q), which was inadvertently readmitted to the Commerce Control List. The changes made by this rule are based on recent discussions in the Australia Group (AG). Finally, this rule revises the list of countries eligible to receive Australia Group (AG) benefits under U.S. regulations to include the Czech Republic and remove Turkey. ^PThe Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) maintains the Commerce Control List (CCL), as part of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The changes made by this rule are based on discussions in the Australia Group (AG) and suggested changes by industry. This rule amends the CCL by revising Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 1C60 to clarify that this entry controls aqueous hydrofluoric acid. ECCN 1C60 controls dual-use precursors and intermediate chemicals useful in the production of chemical warfare agents and certain mixtures containing such chemicals. In addition, this rule adds Poland, Romania and the Slovak Republic to the list of Australia Group countries, thereby making them eligible for the license exception accorded AG members. 
Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
CFR Citation: 15 CFR 773    15 CFR 778    15 CFR 799   
Legal Authority: 18 USC 2510 et seq    30 USC 185    42 USC 6212    10 USC 7429    10 USC 7430(e)    50 USC 1710 et seq    22 USC 3201 et seq    42 USC 2139(a)    43 USC 1354    50 USC app 2401 et seq    46 USC 466(c)    EO 12924    Notice of August 15, 1995, (60 FR 42767)   
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Final Action  10/19/1994  59 FR 52685   
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Sharron Cook
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