Export Control

A number of federal regulations prohibit the export of specific technologies or enforce boycotts for reasons of national security, trade protection, or foreign policy, or based upon international agreements. Export control regulations, as well as boycott programs, have the potential to impact many aspects of the freedoms typically associated with research in a university setting, including publication rights, international collaboration, sending or bringing equipment to foreign countries (including laptops and cell phones), and the sharing of research technology (verbally, in writing or visually) with persons who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The consequences of violating export control regulations can be quite severe, ranging from loss of research contracts to monetary penalties to jail time.

The Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development is responsible for implementing and managing export control procedures. For assistance in understanding export control regulations and procedures or for help with specific situations, contact:

Dixie Airey (704-687-1876) – all export control issues
John Jacobs (704-687-1877) – facility security, ITAR, foreign travel, visitor screening
Debbie Bolick Contracts Manager (704-687-1883) – contracting issues

Resources

• UNC Charlotte Policy Statement #316 (“Export Control”)
• UNC Charlotte Export Management Plan (EMP)

            EMP Attachment 1: Decision Tree for Travel, Shipping,or Sharing Information
            EMP Attachment 2: Foreign Travel

• One-Page Primer - What You Need To Know About Export Controls
• Overview of Export Controls
• Key Issues In University Research
• Common Misconceptions, Mistakes, and Myths about Export Controls
• Department of Defense Fundamental Research
• Key Terms
• Export Control Concerns for Faculty, Staff and Students
• Countries of Concern
• Export Administration Regulations (EAR) process (if applicable)
• Introduction to Export Controls
• Export Control Certification for H-1B, H-1B1, L-1, or O-1A Nonimmigrant Visa Petitions
• Grigg Hall Technology Management Plan (TMP)
• Detention of Travelers’ Laptops (1 August 2008 Washington Post article)
• Government Property Management Plan
  • Government-Furnished and University-Acquired Property Accountable to DoD Contract

Checklists for Export Control

• Proposal Export Control Review
• Export Control Review Checklist for Negotiators
• Principal Investigator Memo (distributed at award)

Training for Export Control

• Citi Program training module
• Export Control 101: Introduction to Commerce Department Export Controls

Federal Websites for Export Control

• Office of Foreign Asset Control
• Bureau of Industry and Security
  • Export Administration Regulations
  • Commodity Classifications
  • Training Modules
• U.S. Department of State
  • International Traffic in Arms Regulations
  • International Travel/Travel Tips
  • Foreign Travel with Computers and Other Electronic Devices

Some Excellent University Export Control Websites:

• Stanford University 
• MIT
• Oklahoma State University  
• Virginia Tech

Other Useful Links:

• Former UT Professor Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison for Illegally Exporting Military Research
• Technical Data (1 Jul 2009 Dept. of Justice Press Release)
• ExportControl.Org – a resource for export control information
• Export Administration Regulations Database