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DOC/BIS RIN: 0694-AF09 Publication ID: Spring 2011 
Title: ●Export Control Modernization Initiative: Clarifying the Meaning of the Term "Specially Designed" by Adopting a Single Definition for the Entire CCL 
Abstract: This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to clarify the meaning of the term "specially designed" as used on the Commerce Control List (CCL). This action is being taken as part of the implementation of the export control modernization announced by President Obama on August 13, 2009. Clarifying the meaning of the term "specially designed" has been noted by the public and BIS's Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) as one of the most important improvements that could be made to the CCL, so BIS decided to place a priority on clarifying the meaning of this term on the CCL as part of export control modernization. In addition to proposing to clarify the meaning of the term "specially designed" in this rule, BIS is consulting with the U.S. Departments of Defense and State and its Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) to evaluate a number of other EAR defined terms to identify additional revisions that could be made to improve the clarity of these other definitions, create greater harmonization for how these other terms are used on the CCL and on the United States Munitions List (USML) and lay the groundwork for moving toward a single control list. BIS will likely publish additional rules in 2011 to implement some of these additional changes. 
Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 15 CFR 772    15 CFR 774   
Legal Authority: 10 USC 7420    10 USC 7430(e)    15 USC 1824a    22 USC 287c    22 USC 3201 et seq    22 USC 6004    22 USC 7201 et seq    22 USC 7210    30 USC 185(s)    42 USC 2139a    42 USC 6212    43 USC 1354    50 USC 1701 et seq    50 USC 2401 et seq    50 USC 5    EO 13026    EO 13222    EO 13222    30 USC 185(u)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  06/00/2011    
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:
Timothy Mooney
Department of Commerce
Bureau of Industry and Security
1401 Constitution Avenue,
Washington, DC 20230
Phone:202 482-3371
Email: timothy.mooney@bis.doc.gov