Federal Regulations
Several U.S. government agencies have laws and regulations in place overseeing export controls. Below are the most common export control laws and regulations affecting academic universities.
Law |
Agency |
Regulations |
Intent of Regulations |
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Export Administration Act |
Department of Commerce |
Protecting national security, foreign policy, and economic objectives |
|
Arms Export Control Act |
Department of State |
Protecting military capabilities |
|
Trading with the Enemy Act |
Department of Treasury |
Protecting national security and foreign policy |
|
Energy Reorganization Act |
Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
Protecting nuclear reactor and materials safety |
|
Atomic Energy Act |
Department of Energy |
Controlling assistance to foreign nuclear activities |