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Controls on Certain Laboratory Equipment and Related Technology To Address Dual Use Concerns About Biotechnology
The Industry and Security Bureau published this final rule in the Federal Register on January 16, 2025. It took effect on January 16, 2025.
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What the agency says
With this interim final rule (IFR), the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is revising the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to address the accelerating development and deployment of advanced biotechnology tools contrary to U.S. national security and foreign policy interests. This rule institutes new controls on certain biotechnology equipment and related technology. It further solicits public comments on the changes it implements.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2025-00723
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Interim final rule
- Agency
- Commerce Department; Industry and Security Bureau
- Published
- January 16, 2025
- Takes effect
- January 16, 2025
- Dates
- This rule is effective January 16, 2025.
- Docket
- Docket No. 250108-0012
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 0694-AJ95
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 758; 15 CFR 774
- Topics
- Administrative practice and procedure; Exports; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Terrorism
- Significant
- Yes, under Executive Order 12866
- Pages
- 6
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