The Departments of State and Commerce recently proposed rule amendments to ease export controls on satellite-related items. Under existing export control rules, the vast majority of satellites, related components and technology cannot be exported and related assistance cannot be provided to foreign companies without obtaining a license pursuant to the restrictive International Traffic in Arms
President Signs Law Easing Export Restrictions on Satellites
By Keller and Heckman LLP on
Posted in Telecom Policy
On January 2, 2013, President Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013, which, in relevant part, authorizes the Administration to ease export restrictions on satellites and related products. Our entry of November 30, 2012, addressed the efforts underway to ease export controls on a variety of sensitive technologies and products, emphasizing…
Export Restrictions on Telecom Equipment and Technologies May Be Relaxed in 2013
By Keller and Heckman LLP on
Posted in Telecom Policy
The United States prohibits the export of a broad range of telecom equipment, systems and technologies if the exporter does not first obtain a government license. Controlled telecom products can be as diverse as parts and components, network equipment, encryption technology and satellites. Failure to comply with export control restrictions can result in a fine…