[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 214 (Tuesday, November 5, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 87783-87784]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-25663]



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Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 214 / Tuesday, November 5, 2024 / 
Rules and Regulations

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of Industry and Security

15 CFR Parts 734, 740, 742, 744, 746, and 774

[Docket No. 241030-0286]
RIN 0694-XC109


Public Briefing on Revisions to Space-Related Export Controls 
Under Export Administration Regulations and International Traffic in 
Arms Regulations

AGENCY: Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notification of public briefing on regulatory actions.

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SUMMARY: On October 23, 2024, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) 
published in the Federal Register related rules: a final rule, ``Export 
Administration Regulations: Removal of License Requirements for Certain 
Spacecraft and Related Items for Australia, Canada, and the United 
Kingdom,'' and an interim final rule, ``Export Administration 
Regulations: Revisions to Space-Related Export Controls.'' This 
document announces that, on November 6, 2024, BIS will host a public 
briefing on these rules. This document also provides details on the 
procedures for participating in the public briefing. Elsewhere in this 
issue of the Federal Register, BIS is publishing notification of the 
public briefing on related proposed rulemaking.

DATES: 
    Public briefing: The public briefing will be held on November 6, 
2024. The public briefing will begin at 1 p.m. Eastern Standard Time 
(EST) and conclude at 3 p.m. EST.
    Deadline to register: Register no later than November 1, 2024, to 
attend in person. Register by November 5, 2024, for virtual 
participation.
    Deadline for submitting questions for the public briefing: 
Questions for the briefing must be received no later than 5 p.m. EST, 
November 4, 2024.

ADDRESSES: 
    In-Person: The public briefing will be held at the Commerce 
Research Library at the U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution 
Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230. Register at: space.commerce.gov/export24. In-person attendance is limited to the capacity of the room.
    Virtual: To attend this event virtually, register at 
space.commerce.gov/export24.
    Submitting questions: Submit questions in writing through the 
registration links at space.commerce.gov/export24.
    Recordkeeping: A summary of the briefing and Q&A will be posted for 
the record at space.commerce.gov/export24 and at regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions, contact Joseph A. 
Cristofaro, Director, Sensors, Aerospace and Marine Division, Office of 
National Security Controls, Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. 
Department of Commerce, at (202) 482-2440 or by email: 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7832170b1d0810563b0a110b0c171e190a17381a110b561c171b561f170e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="014b6e726471692f42736872756e6760736e416368722f656e622f666e77">[email protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On October 23, 2024, BIS published the final rule ``Export 
Administration Regulations: Removal of License Requirements for Certain 
Spacecraft and Related Items for Australia, Canada, and the United 
Kingdom'' (89 FR 84766), which amended the Export Administration 
Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR 730 through 774) by removing controls for 
certain spacecraft and related items for exports and reexports to 
Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. These spacecraft and related 
items involve remote sensing or space-based logistics, assembly, or 
servicing. Taking into account the close relations with these three 
allied countries, including in space collaboration, as well as their 
inclusion in the National Technology and Industrial Base, this final 
rule removed the license requirement for the export, reexport and 
transfer (in-country) to these countries for the specified spacecraft 
and related items.
    On the same day, BIS published the interim final rule ``Export 
Administration Regulations: Revisions to Space-Related Export 
Controls'' (89 FR 84770), which made changes to controls for spacecraft 
and related items under the EAR. This interim final rule reduced 
license requirements on less sensitive items to reflect the close 
relations with certain countries and to better facilitate space 
collaboration with those countries; and made refinements and 
clarifications to existing controls. These changes will better enable a 
globally competitive U.S. space industrial base while continuing to 
protect U.S. national security and foreign policy interests.

Public Briefing

    On November 6, 2024, the Bureau of Industry and Security will host 
a public briefing to address the details of and answer questions on 
these related rules and the proposed rules discussed elsewhere in this 
issue of the Federal Register. The Department of Commerce, the State 
Department, and other U.S. Government agencies, as appropriate, will 
participate in the public briefing. The public briefing will be held on 
November 6, 2024, at the Commerce Research Library of the U.S. 
Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 
20230. The public briefing will begin at 1 p.m. EST and conclude at 3 
p.m. EST.

Procedure for Requesting Participation

    To participate in the public meeting virtually or in-person, 
register at: space.commerce.gov/export24 no later than November 1, 
2024, to attend in person, or by November 5, 2024, for virtual 
participation. for virtual participation. Note that due to space 
limitations, the capacity for in-person participation is limited. Once 
in-person capacity is reached, additional registrants will be directed 
to participate virtually. This web page will also display the agenda of 
the public meeting and any other necessary information. This web page 
will also display the agenda of the public meeting and any other 
necessary information.

Procedure for Submitting Questions

    In-person and virtual attendees are encouraged to submit written 
questions in advance of the briefing through the registration links at 
space.commerce.gov/export24. Questions must be received by 5 p.m. EST 
on Monday, November 4, 2024.

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Note that while public questions will also be accepted during the 
public briefing if there is available time, written questions will be 
prioritized.
    All questions and answers from the public meeting will be posted at 
space.commerce.gov/export24 and at the Federal eRulemaking Portal at 
http://www.regulations.gov under the docket numbers BIS-2018-0029 or 
BIS 2024-0031. Related records are made accessible in accordance with 
the regulations published in 15 CFR part 4.

Special Accommodations

    For any special accommodation needs, please send an email to: 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0271726361672c616d6f6f67706167426c6d63632c656d74"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="582b28393b3d763b3735353d2a3b3d1836373939763f372e">[email protected]</span></a>.

Matthew S. Borman,
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Strategic Trade and Technology 
Security.
[FR Doc. 2024-25663 Filed 11-1-24; 8:45 am]
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