# Extension of Authorized Integrated Circuit (IC) Designer Status and Application Deadline To Become an Approved IC Designer
> **Bureau of Industry and Security** · Final rule. · Published 2026-04-09 · Effective 2026-04-07 · 91 FR 17851
## Document
- **Document number:** 2026-06851
- **Category:** bis-export-control
- **Sub-agency:** Bureau of Industry and Security
- **Federal Register citation:** 91 FR 17851
- **CFR reference:** 15 CFR 774
- **Publication date:** 2026-04-09
- **Effective date:** 2026-04-07
- **Commerce docket:** Docket No. 260406-0093
## Abstract

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is revising the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by extending by about eight months the triggering date for authorized integrated circuit designer status and submission date for applications to become an approved integrated circuit (IC) designer. The new date is December 31, 2026.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/09/2026-06851/extension-of-authorized-integrated-circuit-ic-designer-status-and-application-deadline-to-become-an)
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