1. Export Controls For Universities
Janice Harrison

2. Export Controls Export Controls Have existed for years
College & Universities getting more involved
Why should you care about export controls

3. Importance Why is this topic import for “You” – your university?
If affects various functions our University needs
Ability of foreign students or researchers to participate in on campus research.
Ability to provide services
Ability to send equipment to foreign countries
Ability to collaborate with researcher in foreign countries.
Ability to receive additional grants

4. Key Players Who are key players? Research & Teaching Faculty
Property Management Personnel
Research Compliance (Export) Officers
Travel/Purchasing

5. Processes Tracking Export Controlled Equipment
Flagged in system for special disposal processes
I-Tar & Ear numbers are entered on equipment record
Electronics for travel still an issue

6. Self Assessments
U of A still working on this.
What are others doing?

7. Award Closeout Does export control affect award closeout?
If award transferring/knowing what export controlled equipment will be transferring.
Knowing what export controlled equipment is left behind.
Disposal of the export controlled equipment or transfer of ownership between researchers.

8. Implications – Non Compliance
Both Civil & Criminal Penalties
Civil penalties up to $500,000
Criminal penalties including fines up to $1M and jail time
In addition to fines and penalties the University, sponsored research may decrease significantly, especially federally funded defense contracts and/or subcontracts from large defense contractors or the private sector.

9. Incoming/Outgoing Contracts
Terms and Conditions of award document are important.
Fundamental Research Clause
Accepting any of the following terms signifies the activity is no longer Fundamental Research:
Forbidding or restricting participation of foreign persons
Allowing a sponsor a right to approve publications
Restricting access to and disclosure of research results

10. Thank You
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