Amendment to the Export Administration Regulations: Removal of Special Iraq Reconstruction License
bis-export-control · Bureau of Industry and Security · Published 2016-12-05 · Effective 2017-01-04 · 81 FR 87424
Document
Document number
2016-29056
Federal Register citation
81 FR 87424
CFR reference
15 CFR 730
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
bis-export-control
Sub-agency
Bureau of Industry and Security
Publication date
2016-12-05
Effective date
2017-01-04
Commerce docket
Docket No. 160303182-6999-02
Abstract
In this final rule, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by removing the Special Iraq Reconstruction License (SIRL) from the EAR. This action furthers the objectives of the Retrospective Regulatory Review Initiative that directs BIS and other federal agencies to streamline regulations and reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens on the public. Specifically, the SIRL is outdated and seldom used by exporters, who now have more efficient options for exports and reexports to Iraq and transfers (in-country) in Iraq. This rule also makes conforming changes.