# Amendment to the Export Administration Regulations: Removal of Special Iraq Reconstruction License
> **Bureau of Industry and Security** · Final rule. · Published 2016-12-05 · Effective 2017-01-04 · 81 FR 87424
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-29056
- **Category:** bis-export-control
- **Sub-agency:** Bureau of Industry and Security
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 87424
- **CFR reference:** 15 CFR 730
- **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 Specifically, the SIRL is outdated and seldom used by exporters, who now have more efficient options for exports and reexports to Iraq and transfers (in-country) in Iraq.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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/05/2016-29056/amendment-to-the-export-administration-regulations-removal-of-special-iraq-reconstruction-license)
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