Revision to the Export Administration Regulations; Administrative Enforcement Proceedings

The Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) is amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by amending its regulations on administrative enforcement proceedings. Specifically, this rule amends the EAR by providing that, notwithstanding certain circumstances, when determining whether to deny the export privileges of a person convicted of violating certain laws, BXA will give prior notice of this administrative action and an opportunity for that person to make written comments to BXA stating why a denial is not appropriate. This rule further clarifies the scope of the export privileges which may be denied. In addition, it clarifies in part 756 of the EAR that these administrative procedures are subject to the appeals procedures described in that part.