Export Controls

Export Controls

Investigators should be aware of federal laws and regulations that control the export of strategically important products, services, and technologies. These laws were strengthened in the aftermath of the attacks on the Twin Towers in New York City and on the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and are directed on protection of the U.S. citizenry.

From the perspective of the federal government, exports refer to transfers of controlled technologies, information, equipment, software or services to foreign persons in the U.S. or abroad by any means including, but not limited to shipments outside the US, visual inspections in or outside the US, or written or oral disclosures. Foreigners are defined as any foreign government, corporation, or organization that is not incorporated or organized to do business in the U.S., or any individual who is not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (green card holder).

All ASU researchers must comply and be able to recognize when export control issues exist. The ORTT staff has therefore prepared a short slide presentation that highlights important aspects contained in the regulations. We urge you to review this information at your earliest convenience to ensure the University's compliance with all of regulatory provisions. Non-compliance can result in severe civil and criminal penalties that affect the investigator and the University.

General Information regarding export control and other sanctions/laws can be reviewed in the links provided below: