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International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Modification of U.S. Munitions List Category XX(a)
The State Department published this final rule in the Federal Register on September 18, 2026. It took effect on October 19, 2026.
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What the agency says
The Department of State (the Department) amends the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to remove from the U.S. Munitions List (USML) certain uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) and make conforming changes to related controls. The Department also requests comments to assist in further refining ITAR controls on UUVs and to identify possible enhancements to the license exemption for certain UUV-related activities.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-19211
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Interim final rule
- Agency
- State Department
- Published
- September 18, 2026
- Takes effect
- October 19, 2026
- Dates
- Effective date: This rule is effective October 19, 2026.
- Docket
- Public Notice: 13120
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 1400-AG35
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 22 CFR 121
- Topics
- Arms and munitions; Classified information; Exports
- Pages
- 3
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