Export Controls

The export of certain items and information is regulated for reasons of national security, foreign policy, prevention of the spread of weapons of mass destruction, and for competitive trade reasons, in accordance with United States laws and regulations, the Texas A&M University System (System) regulations, and agency rules and procedures.

Texas A&M AgriLife is committed to operating in compliance with the United States (U.S.) Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the U.S. Department of State Directorate of Defense Trade Control (DDTC) International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), as well as those imposed by the U.S. Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

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The Who:
Who regulates export control laws? │ Export control laws regulate the conditions under which certain physical items and information can be transmitted to either foreign persons or foreign entities in the United States or abroad. The purpose of these associated laws and regulations are to protect national economic, security, and foreign policy interests. Export regulations derive from several branches of the U.S. Federal Government:

The What:
What are exports? │ Exports generally include: actual shipment of any covered goods or items; electronic or digital transmission of any covered goods, items, or related goods or items; any release or disclosure, including verbal disclosures and visual inspections, of any technology, software, or technological data to any foreign person or entity; and the actual use or application of a covered technology on behalf of or for the benefit of a foreign entity or person.

Exports occur when a controlled physical item or controlled information is transmitted outside the borders of the United States, or when a controlled physical item or controlled information is transmitted to a foreign person in the United States. Furthermore, the transfer of technology, software, or technical data to foreign nationals inside the United States is considered a deemed export.

The When:
When does it apply? │ There are several exclusions to export control laws and regulations. Most university activities will fall under exclusions to export control regulations (not all exclusions apply outside the U.S.):

  • Fundamental Research Exclusion (FRE)
    • Applies to controlled information, but not to controlled physical items
    • Does not apply outside the U.S.
  • Public Domain/Public Information Exclusion
  • Educational Information Exclusion

The Why:
The purpose of export control laws and regulations is to protect national economic, security, and foreign policy interests. Texas A&M AgriLife is committed to promoting a culture of compliance in regards to all U.S., System, and agency export control regulations, policies, and rules.

 

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Texas A&M AgriLife (AgriLife) is committed to upholding the highest standard of ethical conduct and compliance with the legal obligations of the AgriLife components. In support of these efforts, the AgriLife Ethics & Compliance Office has been established within AgriLife Administrative Services to provide risk and management advisory services, as well as to promote compliance with applicable federal, state, Texas A&M University System, and agency laws, policies, regulations, rules, and procedures.

Rules and Procedures

International Travel

AgriLife acknowledges the need for international travel by its employees to conduct official business and/or research. Because of the constant and evolving danger associated with international travel, awareness in this area of risk is imperative. In accordance with Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) Regulation 21.01.03, Disbursement of Funds, AgriLife is committed to both maintaining accountability and conserving public funds. All travel must be submitted and approved through e-Travel/Concur before travel commences.

 

Travel to Extreme Risk Countries
System Risk Management provides weekly notifications regarding international travel including lists of extreme risk countries and regions, as well as associated risk summaries. As these are received, AgriLife Risk and Compliance will distribute via Administrative Services e-News. If you intend to travel to these locations, you will need to complete and submit System Form International Travel Questionnaire for Extreme Risk Countries and AG-715, International Travel to Extreme Risk Areas Acknowledgment, to AgriLife Disbursements/Travel before travel is commenced. AgriLife Disbursements/Travel will coordinate with System Risk Management in obtaining the proper approvals.

  • System Form International Travel Questionnaire for Extreme Risk Countries
  • AG-715, International Travel to Extreme Risk Areas Acknowledgment
  • System International Travel Advisory List

Training

System Risk Management provides a short training video in relation to international travel via TrainTraq (course number 2111728). It is highly recommended that any employees traveling abroad take this training before doing so.

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AgriLife's commitment

Texas A&M AgriLife is committed to upholding the highest standard of ethical conduct and compliance with the legal obligations of the AgriLife components. In support of these efforts, the AgriLife Ethics and Compliance Office was established within AgriLife Administrative Services to provide risk and management advisory services, as well as to promote a culture of compliance with applicable federal, state, the Texas A&M University System, and agency laws, policies, regulations, rules, and procedures.

 

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