The document is a detailed presentation delivered by Bernard Kritzer, Director of the Office of Exporter Services at the Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce, during the June 2013 Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting. It outlines the U.S. government's concerns and regulatory framework regarding the export and transfer of sensitive technologies, particularly as they pertain to national security, economic competitiveness, and the prevention of technology diversion to entities of concern such as countries posing military threats, proliferators of weapons of mass destruction, state sponsors of terrorism, and terrorist groups or individuals.
The presentation reviews the scope of controlled technologies—mainly those on the Commerce Control List (CCL) and subject to international agreements—and highlights the licensing process, compliance rates, and outreach efforts, especially in the academic sector. Kritzer notes increasing collaboration between universities, research institutions, and industry, as well as a growing emphasis on compliance and education, with the Bureau conducting extensive outreach and developing new training resources. The document also addresses regulatory updates, such as changes to license exceptions for university personnel, and underscores the ongoing dialogue between the Bureau and higher education to clarify obligations and facilitate lawful international research collaboration. Contact information for key Bureau representatives and resources for further guidance are provided.
