Export Control
The Office of Research Compliance & Regulatory Assurances assists the UTEP community with compliance with federal and UT requirements related to export controls. Determining if an activity is subject to export control regulations can be complex and complicated.
Your research may be subject to export controls oversight when:
- The items, materials, technology, or technical data used in the research are identified on U.S. export control lists.
- Working with (formally or informally), or providing technical assistance to, foreign nationals from countries currently sanctioned (e.g., for trade, travel, or terrorism) by the U.S.
- A research agreement (e.g., contract, award, non-disclosure agreement) limits publication of results or participation in the design, conduct, or reporting of the research based on citizenship.
Links
For more information regarding Export Control, visit the links below.
Regulations
The export of certain items, technologies software, and services is regulated for reasons of national security, foreign policy, prevention of the spread of weapons of mass destruction, and for competitive trade reasons. Export control laws restrict the shipment, transmission or transfer of certain items, software, technology, and services from the United States to foreign countries, as well as “deemed exports” which are releases of controlled physical items or controlled information to foreign nationals located in the United States. Export Control Regulations involve multiple departments of the Federal Government. The three major sets of Regulations include:
- International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) from the U.S. Department of State – Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) which covers items and services related to military/defense applications, including spacecraft and satellites.
- Export Administration Regulations (EAR) from the U.S. Department of Commerce (Bureau of Industry and Security) which covers "dual use" civilian/military items and technology.
- Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, which covers restrictions due to foreign trade embargoes and economic sanctions.
The consequences for violations of export control regulations are severe and can result in civil and criminal charges against the individual researcher and the University. UTEP HOOP Policy Compliance for Export Control Regulations applies to all activities in which UTEP resources are used. All UTEP employees are responsible for complying with this policy as well as any procedures implementing this policy.
Terms and Definitions
Click here to review key terms that are fundamental to export controls.
Resources
- The UTEP Export Control Compliance SOP describes the essential aspects of the laws and regulations concerning exports and explains how the university will provide our researchers and staff with the assistance they may need to ensure compliance with these complicated laws.
- Some announcements and awards may include challenging and unacceptable clauses. The Office of Sponsored Projects and the Principal Investigator should conduct a thorough review of the contract provisions to determine whether and, if so, how a particular research project is impacted by any clause. Click here for a listing of the most encountered troublesome clauses.
Forms
Please download the forms.
- Export Control Related Activity Assessment
- Sponsored Research Export Control Checklist
- Certification of Temporary Export of UTEP Property and Review of U.S. Export Control Regulations
- Visiting Scholar/Researcher Approval and Screening
- UTEP Technology Control Plan (TCP) form
Export Control Countries of Concern
Click here for an overview of the U.S. trade sanctions and embargoes.
UTEP Export Control Training
Click CITI Program to access the training portal.
Contact
Office (915) 747-7812