Disclosure of Violations of the Arms Export Control Act
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The Department of State is soliciting public comments regarding an information collection for the disclosure of violations of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA). This process allows individuals and companies engaged in defense exporting or brokering to voluntarily report violations to the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). The information will be used to assess potential administrative actions or penalties, and the voluntary nature of disclosures may reduce these penalties.
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Key Changes
- Establishment of a voluntary reporting mechanism for violations.
- Request for public comments prior to submission to OMB.
- Inclusion of electronic submission options for disclosures.
Obligations
What this law requires
Individuals and companies engaged in exporting, temporarily importing, or brokering defense articles or defense services must voluntarily disclose violations of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), its implementing regulations, and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)
Voluntary disclosures of AECA violations must be submitted using Form DS-7787 via electronic submission to DDTC
Disclosures submitted to DDTC must include information as described in ITAR Section 127.12
Failure to report a violation of AECA or ITAR will be considered an adverse factor in determining administrative penalties and may result in referral to the Department of Justice for criminal prosecution consideration
DDTC must analyze disclosed information to determine whether to take administrative action concerning any violation that may have occurred