Rules and Regulations. Interim final rule; extension of comment period
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Agency: Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce
Action: Interim final rule; extension of comment period
Citation: FR Doc. 2024-26886 · RIN 0694-AJ87 · Docket: 241113-0294 · 15 CFR 734, 740, 744, 746, 774
Summary
On October 23, 2024, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published in the Federal Register the interim final rule, “Export Administration Regulations: Revisions to Space-Related Export Controls” with comments originally due November 22, 2024. This notification extends the deadline for written comments to December 23, 2024. This extension is being made to allow for commenters to have additional time to review the interim final rule and to be informed by the public outreach that BIS is conducting on the rule in preparing their comments. Extending the public comment period will not in any way undermine the rule or national security of the United States.
Dates
The comment period for the interim final rule published October 23, 2024, at 89 FR 84770, is extended. Comments must be received by BIS no later than December 23, 2024.
Supplementary Information
Background On October 23, 2024, BIS published in the Federal Register the interim final rule, “Export Administration Regulations: Revisions to Space-Related Export Controls” (RIN 0694-AJ87) (89 FR 84770), which makes changes to controls for spacecraft and related items under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This IFR reduces license requirements on less sensitive items to reflect the close relations with certain countries to better facilitate space collaboration and makes refinements and clarifications to existing controls. These changes will better enable a globally competitive U.S. space industrial base while continuing to protect U.S. national security and foreign policy interests. In response to requests from the regulated community, the Department of Commerce is extending the comment period for this rule (RIN 0694-AJ87) by 30 days. Matthew S. Borman, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Strategic Trade and Technology Security. [FR Doc. 2024-26886 Filed 11-15-24; 4:15 pm]