94-4875. Commerce Control List; Items Controlled for Nuclear Nonproliferation Reasons

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of Export Administration

15 CFR Parts 771, 772, 773, 774, 778, 786, 787, and 799

[Docket No. 940124-4024]
RIN 0694-AA66

 

Commerce Control List; Items Controlled for Nuclear 
Nonproliferation Reasons

AGENCY: Bureau of Export Administration, Commerce.

ACTION: Interim rule.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) maintains the 
Commerce Control List (CCL), which identifies those items subject to 
Department of Commerce export controls. The items on the CCL that are 
subject to nuclear nonproliferation controls are referred to as the 
Nuclear Referral List (NRL). This interim rule amends a number of 
Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) on the CCL in order to 
make the NRL conform more closely with the items contained in the Annex 
to the ``Guidelines for Transfers of Nuclear-Related Dual-Use 
Equipment, Material, and Related Technology'' (the Annex) published by 
the International Atomic Energy Agency and adhered to by the United 
States and other subscribing governments. The subscribing governments 
have agreed to establish export licensing procedures for the transfer 
of items identified on the Annex.
    This rule also establishes a new General License GNSG that permits 
certain items subject to nuclear non-proliferation controls to be 
exported under general license to a number of countries whose 
governments have subscribed to the Annex.

DATES: This rule is effective March 9, 1994. Comments must be received 
by April 8, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Written comments (six copies) should be sent to Willard 
Fisher, Office of Technology and Policy Analysis, Bureau of Export 
Administration, Department of Commerce, P.O. Box 273, Washington, DC 
20044.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions of a technical nature, 
the following persons in the Office of Technology and Policy Analysis 
are available:

Category 1: Jeff Tripp--[phone]
Category 2: Surendra Dhir--[phone]
Category 3: Robert Lerner--[phone]
Category 4: Joseph Young--[phone]
Category 5: Dale Jensen--[phone]
Category 6: Joseph Chuchla--[phone]
Categories 7 and 9: Bruce Webb--[phone]
Category 8: Steve Clagett--[phone]

    For questions on the nuclear nonproliferation policies and 
requirements in the EAR, contact Andrew Parr, Office of Technology and 
Policy Analysis, Telephone: [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    This rule amends a number of entries on the Commerce Control List 
(CCL) by revising the items that are subject to nuclear 
nonproliferation controls, i.e., the Nuclear Referral List (NRL). As 
more fully described in Sec. 778.2 of the EAR, NRL items are defined as 
those ``that could be of significance for nuclear explosive purposes if 
used for activities other than those authorized at the time of 
export''. The changes made by this rule are intended to revise the NRL 
to conform more closely with the items contained in the Annex to the 
``Guidelines for Transfers of Nuclear-Related Dual-Use Equipment, 
Material, and Related Technology'' (the Annex), as published by the 
International Atomic Energy Agency in INFCIRC/254/Revision 1/Part 2. 
The adherents to INFCIRC/254/Revision 1/Part 2, which includes the 
Nuclear Suppliers Guidelines, have agreed to establish export licensing 
procedures for the transfer of items identified in the Annex.
    Sections 771.2(c)(7) and 778.3 prohibit the use of any general 
license, except General License GTDA or General License G-DEST as it 
applies to ECCN 0A98I, to effect the export of any commodity, software, 
or technology where the exporter knows or has reason to know that the 
items being exported will be used directly or indirectly in any of the 
nuclear activities described in these sections. Exports of commodities 
to Canada or to any country listed in Supplement No. 2 to part 773 are 
excluded from this prohibition.
    This interim rule revises the list of prohibited nuclear activities 
contained in Sec. 771.2(c)(7) and Sec. 778.3, and the licensing factors 
contained in Sec. 778.4, to be consistent with the ``Guidelines for 
Transfers of Nuclear-Related Dual-Use Equipment, Material, and Related 
Technology'' (the Guidelines). Section 778.3 is revised to include 
prohibitions against ``nuclear explosive activities'' and 
``unsafeguarded nuclear fuel-cycle activities'', as defined in the 
Guidelines, and Sec. 771.2(c)(7) is revised to refer exporters to the 
prohibitions in Sec. 778.3. The licensing factors in Sec. 778.4 are 
revised to conform with the licensing factors contained in the export 
licensing procedures required by the Guidelines.
    This rule establishes an end-user certification requirement that 
applies to individual validated license applications to export items 
subject to nuclear non-proliferation controls. Prior to submitting an 
application for such items, the exporter is required to obtain and 
retain on file a statement on the importer's letterhead and signed by 
the importer, or on a Form BXA-629P (Statement by Ultimate Consignee 
and Purchaser), where appropriate, certifying that the items will not 
be used in any of the nuclear activities described in Sec. 778.3 and 
that prior written authorization will be obtained from the Office of 
Export Licensing before such items are transferred or reexported, 
unless the items are destined for Canada or would be eligible for 
export from the United States to the new country of destination under 
General License GNSG as described below.
    This rule establishes a new General License GNSG that permits items 
(i.e., commodities, software, and technical data) that are controlled 
for nuclear non-proliferation reasons to be exported to countries whose 
governments have subscribed to the Annex (NSG member countries). Not 
all items controlled for nuclear nonproliferation reasons are eligible 
for export to these countries. Items that are controlled for national 
security reasons (i.e., items controlled by entries ending in the code 
letter ``A'') are not eligible for export under General License GNSG to 
Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, or Russia. Items that are subject to missile 
technology controls (see Sec. 778.7) are not eligible for export to any 
destination under this general license. In addition, items that are 
controlled for nuclear non-proliferation reasons are no longer eligible 
for export under General Licenses GFW, GCT, GLV, GTDR, or GTDU, but 
must meet the eligibility requirements for General License GNSG, 
instead. This change will significantly increase the validated license 
requirements for items that were previously eligible for export under 
General Licenses GFW or GTDR (including GTDR without written assurance, 
i.e., GTDU), but will result in only a small increase in validated 
license requirements for items that were previously eligible for 
General License GCT. Items that are eligible for export under General 
License GNSG are indicated in the GNSG paragraph for each CCL entry 
that contains eligible items. Entries that contain no eligible items do 
not have a GNSG paragraph.
    Section 774.2 is amended to authorize permissive reexports of items 
eligible for General License GNSG to, among, and from Canada and 
countries eligible for General License GNSG, except reexports to 
Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, or Russia of items controlled for national 
security reasons and reexports to countries listed in Supplement No. 4 
to part 778.
    This rule adds the following countries to Supplement No. 3 to part 
773 (Computer--Consignee Destinations (List B)): Bahrain, Egypt, 
Hungary, Kuwait, Malawi, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the 
Yemen Arab Republic. These changes are made because these countries are 
parties to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty.
    While this rule maintains nuclear nonproliferation controls on most 
of the items that were previously included on the Nuclear Referral 
List, there are a few significant deletions. ECCN 3A52B (previously 
3A52E) is amended to revise nuclear non-proliferation controls on 
oscilloscopes and transient recorders, resulting in a significant 
decrease in the number of such items that remain subject to these 
controls. As a result of this change, Supplement No. 4 to part 773 is 
amended to remove the entry for ECCN 3A52, which described 
oscilloscopes with lower performance levels that were eligible for the 
distribution license procedure. Most of the oscilloscopes previously 
listed in Supplement No. 4 are no longer controlled by ECCN 3A52B. 
Paragraph (l) of Supplement No. 1 to part 773 is revised to remove the 
reference to the oscilloscopes previously listed in Supplement No. 4, 
thereby making all oscilloscopes and transient recorders that are 
currently controlled by 3A52B ineligible for the special license 
procedures.
    This rule significantly expands the kinds of technology that are 
subject to nuclear non-proliferation controls. The Nuclear Suppliers 
Group has agreed to establish export licensing procedures for the 
transfer of technology required for the development, production, or use 
of any commodity listed on the NSG Annex. Previously, only a limited 
amount of technology required a validated license for nuclear non-
proliferation reasons. The NSG member countries have agreed not to 
control technology that is publicly available or that arises during or 
as a result of fundamental research. Such technology continues to be 
eligible for export in accordance with the requirements for General 
License GTDA (see Sec. 779.3).
    Only a limited amount of software is subject to nuclear 
nonproliferation controls. As agreed by the member countries of the 
Nuclear Suppliers Group, the only software that is subject to nuclear 
nonproliferation controls is software specifically identified in the 
NSG Annex.
    While this rule significantly increases the validated license 
requirements for certain commodities and technology, the fact that 
other member countries of the Nuclear Suppliers Group have agreed to 
implement equivalent export licensing procedures for these items should 
limit the economic impact on U.S. exporters.

Saving Clause

    Shipments of items removed from general license authorizations as a 
result of this regulatory action that were on dock for loading, on 
lighter, laden aboard an exporting carrier, or en route aboard carrier 
to a port of export pursuant to actual orders for export before March 
23, 1994 may be exported under the previous general license provisions 
up to and including April 6, 1994. Any such items not actually exported 
before midnight April 6, 1994, require a validated export license in 
accordance with this regulation.

Summary of ECCNs Added, Revised, or Removed by This Rule

    The following listing is intended to serve as a guide to the 
revisions to the Commerce Control List contained in this rule. It is 
not a complete summary of all the CCL changes made by this rule. 
Specific questions concerning these changes should be answered by 
referring to the actual entries in the CCL.
    I. The following ECCNs are amended to revise the items subject to 
nuclear nonproliferation controls:

1A44B  Crucibles made of materials resistant to liquid actinide 
metals
1A45B  Specialized packings for use in separating heavy water
1A46B  Aluminum and titanium alloys in the form of tubes or solid 
forms
1A47B  Maraging steel
1B50B  Furnaces
1C19A  Items on the International Atomic Energy List (e.g., 
zirconium, nickel powder, lithium, beryllium, wet-proofed platinized 
catalysts, hafnium)
1C51B  High purity bismuth
1C52B  High purity calcium
1C53B  High purity magnesium
1C54B  Alpha-emitting radionuclides
1C55B  Helium isotopically enriched in the helium-3 isotope
1C56B  Chlorine trifluoride
1C57B  Boron and boron compounds
2A19A  Commodities on the International Atomic Energy List--NP 
controls are retained only on 2A19.b (neutron generator systems) and 
2A19.c (valves)
2A52B  Vacuum pumps
2B01A  Numerical control units
2B06A  Dimensional inspection or measuring systems or equipment
2B50B  Spin-forming and flow-forming machines
2B51B  Centrifuge rotor fabrication, assembly, and straightening 
equipment
2B53B  Centrifugal multiplane balancing machines
2D01A  Software for equipment controlled by 2A01, 2A02, 2A03, 2A04, 
2A05, 2A06, 2B01, 2B02, 2B03, 2B04, 2B05, 2B06, 2B07, 2B08, or 2B09
2D19A Software for 2A19
2E01A  Technology for 2A01, 2A02, 2A03, 2A04, 2A05, 2A06, 2B01, 
2B02, 2B03, 2B04, 2B05, 2B06, 2B07, 2B08, 2B09, 2D01, or 2D02
2E02A  Technology for 2A01, 2A02, 2A03, 2A04, 2A05, 2A06, 2B01, 
2B02, 2B03, 2B04, 2B05, 2B06, 2B07, 2B08, or 2B09
2E03A  Other technology--NP controls added to 2E03.a.1 and a.3
3A43B  Switching devices
3A46B  Firing sets and high-current pulse generators
3A48B  Multistage light gas gun or other high-velocity gun systems
3A49B  Denotators and multipoint initiation systems
3A50B  Inverters, converters, frequency changers, and generators
3A51B  Mass spectrometers
6A02A  Optical sensors--NP controls removed
6A05A  Lasers
6A43B  Cameras and components not controlled by 6A03--includes 
radiation-hardened television cameras previously controlled by 
2A50.f (6A43.c)
6A44B  Photomultiplier tubes
6E01A  Technology for development of items controlled by 6A01, 6A02, 
6A03, 6A04, 6A05, 6A06, 6A07, 6A08, 6B04, 6B05, 6B07, 6B08, 6C02, 
6C04, 6C05, 6D01, 6D02, or 6D03--NP controls added
6E02A  Technology for production of items controlled by 6A01, 6A02, 
6A03, 6A04, 6A05, 6A06, 6A07, 6A08, 6B04, 6B05, 6B07, 6B08, 6C02, 
6C04, or 6C05--NP controls added
9B26B  Other vibration test equipment--to clarify that NP controls 
apply to 9B26.a
9D24B  Software, n.e.s., for the ``development'', ``production'', or 
``use'' of propulsion systems and equipment controlled by 9A21, 
9A22, 9A23, 9B21, 9B25, 9B26, or 9B27, and ``software'', n.e.s., for 
the ``use'' of equipment controlled by 9B01, 9B02, 9B03, 9B04, 9B06, 
or 9B07
9E21B  Technology for the ``development'', ``production'', or 
``use'' of equipment controlled by 9A21, 9A22, 9B21, 9B23, 9B24, 
9B25, 9B26, or 9B27, or ``software'' controlled by 9D24, and 
technology for the ``use'' of equipment controlled by 9B01, 9B02, 
9B03, 9B04, 9B06, or 9B07

    II. The following ECCNs are amended to revise the countries subject 
to nuclear nonproliferation controls:

1C10A  ``Fibrous and filamentary materials''
1A50E  Parts made of tungsten, tungsten carbide, or tungsten 
alloys--now controlled by 1A50B
2B08A  Assemblies, units or inserts specially designed for machine 
tools, or for equipment controlled by 2B06 or 2B07
2B09A  Printed circuit boards with mounted components and software 
therefor capable of upgrading numerical control units, machine 
tools, or feed-back devices
3A01A  Electronic devices and components

    III. The following ECCNs are amended to revise the items and 
countries subject to nuclear nonproliferation controls:

1B51E  Instruments capable of measuring pressures--now controlled 
under 1B51B
1C50B  Fibrous and filamentary materials not controlled by 1C10
2B41E  Numerically controlled machine tools not controlled by 2B01--
now controlled by 2B41B
3A41E  Capacitors not controlled by 3A01.e.2--now controlled by 
3A42B
3A42E  Superconducting solenoidal electromagnetics--now controlled 
by 3A42B
3A52E  Oscilloscopes--now controlled by 3A52B

    IV. The following new ECCNs are added to control items listed in 
the Annex, but not previously controlled on the CCL:

1B41B  Filament winding machines not controlled by 1B01
1B42B  Electromagnetic isotope separators
1B52B  Water-hydrogen sulfide exchange tray columns
1B53B  Hydrogen-cryogenic distillation columns
1B54B  Ammonia synthesis converters
1B58B  Facilities or plants, and related equipment, for the 
production, recovery, extraction, concentration, or handling of 
tritium
1B59B  Pumps for circulating solutions of diluted or concentrated 
potassium amide catalyst
1C49B  Platinized catalysts not controlled by 1C19.e
1C58B  Tritium, tritium compounds, and mixtures containing tritium
1C59B  Radium-226
1D41B  Software not controlled by 1D01, for filament winding 
machines controlled by 1B41
1D50B  Software for computer control and monitoring systems for 
furnaces controlled by 1B50.b
1E19A  Technology for equipment or materials controlled by 1B16, 
1B17, or 1C19
1E40B  Technology for the ``use'' of certain filament winding 
machines controlled by 1B01.a
1E41B  Technology for items controlled by 1A44, 1A45, 1A46, 1A47, 
1A50, 1B41, 1B42, 1B50, 1B51, 1B52, 1B53, 1B54, 1B58, 1B59, 1C48, 
1C49, 1C50, 1C51, 1C52, 1C53, 1C54, 1C55, 1C56, 1C57, or 1C58
2A44B  Specialized instruments for hydrodynamic experiments
2A48B  Valves not controlled by 2A19.c that are made of or lined 
with aluminum, aluminum alloy, nickel, or alloy containing 60 
percent or more nickel
2D41B  Software for numerically controlled machine tools controlled 
by 2B41
2E40B  Technology for the ``use'' of hot ``isostatic presses'' 
controlled by 2B04, dimensional inspection or measuring systems or 
equipment controlled by 2B06.a, b, or c, robots and ``end-
effectors'' controlled by 2B07.b, or equipment controlled by 2B08 or 
2B09
2E41B  Technology for numerically controlled machine tools 
controlled by 2B41
2E44B  Technology for specialized instruments for hydrodynamic 
experiments controlled by 2A44
2E48B  Technology for valves controlled by 2A48
2E50B  Technology for 2A52, 2A53, 2B50, or 2B51 (other technology in 
this entry previously controlled by 2E50C or 2E52B)
3A53B  High-voltage direct current power supplies
3A54B  Direct current high-power supplies
3A55B  Flash x-ray generators and electron accelerators not 
controlled by 3A01--electron accelerators were previously controlled 
by 2A54B
3E40B  Technology for items controlled by 3A41, 3A42, 3A43, 3A44, 
3A46, 3A48, 3A49, 3A50, 3A51, 3A52, 3A53, 3A54, or 3A55--technology 
for mass spectrometers (3A51) was previously controlled by 3E51B
3E41B  Technology for the use of flash discharge type X-ray systems, 
including tubes, controlled by 3A01.e.5
6A50B  Lasers, laser amplifiers, and oscillators
6E40B  Technology for the use of equipment controlled by 6A03 or 
6A05 for NP reasons
6E41B  Technology for equipment controlled by 6A43, 6A44, or 6A50

    V. Certain items previously controlled by the following ECCNs are 
removed from the CCL:

1A49E  Tantalum sheet
2A55B  Compressors and blowers
2B40B  Vibration test equipment
2B46B  Dimensional inspectional systems or devices not controlled by 
2B06
2B54B  Mechanical testing devices for simultaneous centrifugal and 
vibrational testing
2D46C  Software for equipment controlled by 2B46
3A45E  Pulse amplifiers
3A47E  Electronic equipment for time delay generation or time 
interval measurement
3D51B  Software for mass spectrometers (3A51)
6A42B  Electron tubes

    VI. The following ECCNs are removed from the CCL and some or all of 
the items previously controlled by these entries are transferred to 
other ECCNs:

1A51E  Corrosion-resistant sensing elements for pressure-measuring 
equipment--moved to 1B51B
1B19A  Plants specially designed for the production of uranium 
hexafluoride--moved from 1B19.a to 1B16A
    Electrolytic cells for the production of fluorine--moved from 
1B19.b to 1B16A
2A54B  Electron accelerators--moved to 3A55B
2D50C  Software for equipment controlled by 2A50 or 2A51--software 
for 2A50 now controlled by 2D50B; software for 2A51 is no longer 
controlled on the CCL
2D53C  Software for equipment controlled by 2B50--now controlled by 
2D50B
2E50C  Technology for equipment controlled by 2A50 or 2A51--now 
controlled by 2E50B
2E52B  Technology for equipment controlled by 2A52 or 2B53--now 
controlled by 2E50B (2A52 has been completely revised, so the 
technology is different from that previously controlled by 2E52B)
3E51B  Technology for mass spectrometers (3A51) is now controlled by 
3E40B

    VII. Certain items previously controlled by the following ECCNs are 
transferred to other ECCNs:

2A50B  Radiation hardened TV cameras previously controlled by 2A50.f 
are transferred to 6A43.c

    VIII. Commerce will retain unilateral nuclear nonproliferation 
controls on the following items until multilateral agreement is reached 
or until other agencies assume jurisdiction:

1A48B  Depleted uranium
1B19A  Plants specially designed for the production of uranium 
hexafluoride--moved from 1B19.a to 1B16A
2A49E  The following items, previously controlled by 2A50 and 
requiring a validated license to Country Groups QSTVWYZ, now require 
a validated license only to Country Groups S & Z, South African 
military and police, and countries listed in Supplement No. 4 to 
Part 778:
    Generators, turbine generator sets, steam turbines, heat 
exchangers, and heat exchanger type condensers previously controlled 
by 2A50.c and process control systems therefor
2A50B  Reactor and power plant simulators and analytical models for 
reactor and power plant simulators previously controlled by 2A50B
    Commodities previously controlled by 2A50B that are specially 
designed or prepared for use with nuclear power plants
    Process control systems, except those controlled by 2A49E, 
intended for use with nuclear reactors
2A51B  Piping, fittings, and valves made of, or lined with, 
stainless steel, copper-nickel alloy or other alloy steel containing 
10% or more nickel and/or chromium
2A53B  Pumps designed to move molten metals by electromagnetic 
forces
2D49E  Software for equipment controlled by 2A49E
2E49E  Technology for equipment controlled by 2A49E
4A01A  Electronic computers that are radiation-hardened, specially 
designed for operation at extreme temperatures, or capable of 
performing functions exceeding the limits of the ``information 
security'' entries in Category 5 (NP controls apply to computers 
with a CTP of 500 Mtops or more to countries listed in Supplement 
No. 4 to part 778)
4A02A  Hybrid computers (NP controls apply to computers with a CTP 
of 500 Mtops or more to countries listed in Supplement No. 4 to part 
778)
4A03A  Digital computers (NP controls apply to computers with a CTP 
of 500 Mtops or more to countries listed in Supplement No. 4 to part 
778)

    IX. ECCN 2B24B is revised to transfer to new ECCN 2B44B any items 
that are controlled for NP reasons only. The items remaining in 2B24 
are subject to both NP and MT controls. ECCNs 2D44B and 2E44B are added 
to control software and technology for the items transferred to new 
ECCN 2B44B.

Rulemaking Requirements

    1. This rule was reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget 
under Executive Order 12866.
    2. This rule involves collections of information subject to the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). These 
collections have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget 
under control numbers 0694-0002, 0694-0005, 0694-0006, 0694-0010, 0607-
0018, 0694-0015, 0694-0021, 0694-0023, and 0694-0064.
    3. This rule does not contain policies with Federalism implications 
sufficient to warrant preparation of a Federalism assessment under 
Executive Order 12612.
    4. Because a notice of proposed rulemaking and an opportunity for 
public comment are not required to be given for this rule by section 
553 of the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553) or by any other 
law, under section 3(a) of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 
603(a) and 604(a)) no initial or final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 
has to be or will be prepared.
    5. The provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 
553, requiring notice of proposed rulemaking, the opportunity for 
public participation, and a delay in effective date, are inapplicable 
because this regulation involves a foreign and military affairs 
function of the United States. No other law requires that a notice of 
proposed rulemaking and an opportunity for public comment be given for 
this rule.
    However, because of the importance of the issues raised by these 
regulations, this rule is issued in interim form and comments will be 
considered in the development of final regulations. Accordingly, the 
Department encourages interested persons who wish to comment to do so 
at the earliest possible time to permit the fullest consideration of 
their views. Comments on the contract sanctity provisions contained in 
this rule are especially encouraged.
    The period for submission of comments will close April 8, 1994. The 
Department will consider all comments received before the close of the 
comment period in developing final regulations. Comments received after 
the end of the comment period will be considered if possible, but their 
consideration cannot be assured. The Department will not accept public 
comments accompanied by a request that a part or all of the material be 
treated confidentially because of its business proprietary nature or 
for any other reason. The Department will return such comments and 
materials to the person submitting the comments and will not consider 
them in the development of final regulations. All public comments on 
these regulations will be a matter of public record and will be 
available for public inspection and copying. In the interest of 
accuracy and completeness, the Department requires comments in written 
form. Oral comments must be followed by written memoranda, which will 
also be a matter of public record and will be available for public 
review and copying. Communications from agencies of the United States 
Government or foreign governments will not be made available for public 
inspection.
    The public record concerning these regulations will be maintained 
in the Bureau of Export Administration Freedom of Information Records 
Inspection Facility, room 4525, Department of Commerce, 14th Street and 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230. Records in this 
facility, including written public comments and memoranda summarizing 
the substance of oral communications, may be inspected and copied in 
accordance with regulations published in part 4 of title 15 of the Code 
of Federal Regulations. Information about the inspection and copying of 
records at the facility may be obtained from Margaret Cornejo, Bureau 
of Export Administration Freedom of Information Officer, at the above 
address or by calling [phone].

List of Subjects

15 CFR Parts 771, 772, 773, 774, 786, and 799

    Exports, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

15 CFR Part 778

    Exports, Nuclear energy, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

15 CFR Part 787

    Boycotts, Exports, Law enforcement, Penalties, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements.

    Accordingly, parts 771, 772, 773, 774, 778, 786, 787, and 799 of 
the Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR parts 730-799) are 
amended as follows:
    1. The authority citation for 15 CFR parts 771, 772, 774, 786, 787, 
and 799 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: Pub. L. 90-351, 82 Stat. 197 (18 U.S.C. 2510 et 
seq.), as amended; sec. 101, Pub. L. 93-153, 87 Stat. 576 (30 U.S.C. 
185), as amended; sec. 103, Pub. L. 94-163, 89 Stat. 877 (42 U.S.C. 
6212), as amended; secs. 201 and 201(11)(e), Pub. L. 94-258, 90 
Stat. 309 (10 U.S.C. 7420 and 7430(e)), as amended; Pub. L. 95-223, 
91 Stat. 1626 (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); Pub. L. 95-242, 92 Stat. 120 
(22 U.S.C. 3201 et seq. and 42 U.S.C. 2139a); sec. 208, Pub. L. 95-
372, 92 Stat. 668 (43 U.S.C. 1354); Pub. L. 96-72, 93 Stat. 503 (50 
U.S.C. App. 2401 et seq.), as amended (extended by Pub. L. 103-10, 
107 Stat. 40); sec. 125, Pub. L. 99-64, 99 Stat. 156 (46 U.S.C. 
466c); E.O. 11912 of April 13, 1976 (41 FR 15825, April 15, 1976); 
E.O. 12002 of July 7, 1977 (42 FR 35623, July 7, 1977), as amended; 
E.O. 12058 of May 11, 1978 (43 FR 20947, May 16, 1978; E.O. 12214 of 
May 2, 1980 (45 FR 29783, May 6, 1980); E.O. 12735 of November 16, 
1990 (55 FR 48587, November 20, 1990), as continued by Notice of 
November 12, 1993 (58 FR 60361, November 15, 1993); E.O. 12867 of 
September 30, 1993 (58 FR 51747, October 4, 1993); and E.O. 12868 of 
September 30, 1993 (58 FR 51749, October 4, 1993).

    2. The authority citation for 15 CFR parts 773 and 778 continues to 
read as follows:

    Authority: Pub. L. 90-351, 82 Stat. 197 (18 U.S.C. 2510 et 
seq.), as amended; Pub. L. 95-223, 91 Stat. 1626 (50 U.S.C. 1701 et 
seq.); Pub. L. 95-242, 92 Stat. 120 (22 U.S.C. 3201 et seq. and 42 
U.S.C. 2139a); Pub. L. 96-72, 93 Stat. 503 (50 U.S.C. App. 2401 et 
seq.), as amended (extended by Pub. L. 103-10, 107 Stat. 40); E.O. 
12002 of July 7, 1977 (42 FR 35623, July 7, 1977), as amended; E.O. 
12058 of May 11, 1978 (43 FR 20947, May 16, 1978; E.O. 12214 of May 
2, 1980 (45 FR 29783, May 6, 1980); E.O. 12735 of November 16, 1990 
(55 FR 48587, November 20, 1990), as continued by Notice of November 
12, 1993 (58 FR 60361, November 15, 1993); E.O. 12867 of September 
30, 1993 (58 FR 51747, October 4, 1993); and E.O. 12868 of September 
30, 1993 (58 FR 51749, October 4, 1993).

PART 771--[AMENDED]

    1. Section 771.2(c)(7) is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 771.2  General provisions.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (7) The exporter knows, or has reason to know, that the commodity 
will be used in any destination other than Canada and the countries 
listed in Supplement No. 2 to part 773 of this subchapter, either 
directly or indirectly in any of the activities described in 
Sec. 778.3(b) of this subchapter, whether or not the commodity is 
specially designed or modified for such activities;
* * * * *


Secs. 771.4, 771.6, 771.9, 771.10, 771.12, 771.18  [Amended]

    2. Sections 771.4, 771.6, 771.9, 771.10, 771.12, and 771.18 are 
amended by redesignating footnotes 4 through 6 and footnotes 8 through 
13 as footnotes 2 through 4 and footnotes 5 through 10, respectively.
    3. Section 771.24 (formerly reserved) is added to read as follows:


Sec. 771.24  General License GNSG.

    (a) Scope. A general license designated GNSG is established 
authorizing exports to eligible countries of commodities, software, and 
technology described in paragraph (c) of this section. Exports may be 
made under General License GNSG only when intended for use or 
consumption within the importing country, reexport among and 
consumption within eligible countries, or reexport in accordance with 
other provisions of the Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR parts 
730-799).
    (b) Eligible countries. The countries that are eligible to receive 
exports under this general license are Australia, Austria, Belgium, 
Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, the Federal 
Republic of Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, 
Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, 
the Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United 
Kingdom. Canada is also a member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group, but 
generally there is no license requirement for shipments to Canada (see 
Sec. 770.3 of this subchapter).
    (c) Eligible commodities, software, and technology. The 
commodities, software, and technology that are eligible for export 
under this General License GNSG are indicated in the GNSG paragraph 
under the Requirements heading for each entry on the CCL that contains 
eligible items. Entries that contain no eligible items do not have a 
GNSG paragraph. Items that are subject to the missile technology 
controls described in Sec. 778.7 of this subchapter are not eligible 
for General License GNSG. Items controlled for national security 
reasons (i.e., entries that end in the code letter ``A'') are not 
eligible for shipment under General License GNSG to Bulgaria, Poland, 
Romania, or Russia. All shipments under General License GNSG are 
subject to the prohibitions contained in Sec. 771.2(c) except that the 
prohibitions in Sec. 771.2(c)(2) do not apply to Russia for 
commodities, software, and technology controlled by entries that do not 
end in the code letter ``A''.
    (d) Restrictions on items re-directed enroute. Items exported under 
the provisions of this section may not be re-directed enroute to a new 
country of destination without prior authorization from the Office of 
Export Licensing, U.S. Department of Commerce, unless the new ultimate 
country of destination is also a GNSG-eligible country.
    (e) Export clearance--(1) Shipper's Export Declaration. When making 
a shipment that contains items eligible for General License GNSG, the 
exporter must place the general license symbol ``GNSG'' in the 
appropriate space on the SED.
    (2) Destination Control Statement. In accordance with Sec. 786.6 of 
this subchapter, the exporter is required to enter an appropriate 
Destination Control Statement on all commercial documents (e.g., the 
bill of lading, the airway bill, and the commercial invoice) covering 
an export from the United States under General License GNSG. In using 
the destination control statements listed in Sec. 786.6(d) of this 
subchapter, Statement Nos. 1 and 2 may be completed to show the 
eligible countries listed in paragraph (b) of this section, instead of 
an individual country of destination, and Statement No. 2 may be 
completed to show distribution or resale in the eligible countries 
listed in paragraph (b) of this section.
    (f) Recordkeeping requirements. Records of transactions involving 
exports under General License GNSG must be maintained in accordance 
with the recordkeeping requirements of Sec. 787.13 of this subchapter.

PART 772--[AMENDED]

    1. Section 772.4(a)(1)(iv) is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 772.4  How to apply for a validated license.

    (a) * * *
    (1) * * *
    (iv) Supporting documents. Supplement No. 1 to part 772 contains 
instructions on how to prepare export license applications when 
supporting documents are required. Part 775 of this subchapter provides 
general guidance on when supporting documents are required for export 
license applications. Section 778.2 of this subchapter describes the 
end-user certification that is required for license applications 
containing items that are subject to nuclear non-proliferation 
controls.
* * * * *
    2. Supplement No. 1 to part 772 is amended by revising Item 2b to 
read as follows:

Supplement No. 1 to Part 772--Instructions for Preparing Applications 
for a Validated License

* * * * *
    Item 2b. Identify document(s) on file by placing an (X) in the 
appropriate block(s). Documents for Country Groups S and V (except 
the People's Republic of China) that may be retained on file by the 
applicant in accordance with part 775 of this subchapter, and end-
user certificates for applications containing items subject to 
nuclear non-proliferation controls (Sec. 778.2(b) of this 
subchapter) that may be retained on file for Country Groups S and V, 
are to be retained by the applicant consistant with the provisions 
of Sec. 787.13 of this subchapter. Applicants retaining end-user 
certificates on file for Country Groups S and V, in accordance with 
Sec. 778.2(b) of this subchapter, must check the block marked 
``Other'' in Item 2b and enter the words ``Nuclear certification on 
file'' in Item 15 (Additional Information). If the certification is 
made on the the Form BXA-629P, instead of the importer's letterhead, 
the applicant must also check the block marked ``BXA-629P'' in Item 
2b. Except where specifically authorized in this paragraph or 
elsewhere in the regulations in this subchapter (i.e., the Export 
Administration Regulations), supporting documentation must be 
submitted with the application.
* * * * *

PART 773--[AMENDED]


Supplement No. 1 to Part 773  [Amended]

    1. Supplement No. 1 to part 773 is amended by removing paragraph 
(l)(3).


Supplement No. 3 to Part 773  [Amended]

    2. Supplement No. 3 to part 773 is amended by adding in 
alphabetical order the countries ``Bahrain'', ``Egypt'', ``Hungary'', 
``Kuwait'', ``Malawi'', ``Qatar'', ``Saudi Arabia'', ``South Africa'', 
and ``Yemen Arab Republic''.


Supplement No. 4 to Part 773  [Amended]

    3. Supplement No. 4 to Part 773 is amended by removing the entry 
for ECCN 3A52.

PART 774--[AMENDED]

    1. Section 774.2 is amended:
    a. By revising paragraph (i)(3);
    b. By revising paragraph (j); and
    c. By revising paragraph (k)(1); and
    d. By adding a new paragraph (n) to read as follows:


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* * * * *
    (i) * * *
    (3) The commodities being reexported are not subject to:
    (i) Nuclear nonproliferation controls (see the Reason for Control 
paragraph for the appropriate ECCNs); or
    (ii) Foreign policy controls on crime control and detection 
instruments and equipment described Sec. 776.14 of this subchapter; and
* * * * *
    (j) Reexports of commodities, except commodities subject to nuclear 
nonproliferation controls (see the Reason for Control paragraph for the 
appropriate ECCNs), from a COCOM participating country, Austria, 
Finland, Hong Kong, Sweden, Ireland, New Zealand, or Switzerland to the 
People's Republic of China that:
    (1) Are licensed for shipment by that country; and
    (2) Meet the requirements set forth in Advisory Notes for the 
People's Republic of China or for Country Groups Q, W, and Y in the 
Commerce Control List (Supplement No. 1 to Sec. 799.1 of this 
subchapter).
    (k) * * *
    (1) Except:
    (i) Supercomputers;
    (ii) Commodities subject to nuclear nonproliferation controls (see 
the Reason for Control paragraph under the appropriate ECCNs); and
    (iii) Electronic, mechanical or other devices, as described in ECCN 
5A80, primarily useful for surreptitious interception of wire or oral 
communications.
* * * * *
    (n) Reexports of commodities, software, and technology eligible for 
General License GNSG (see Sec. 771.24 of this subchapter) to, among, 
and from Canada and countries eligible for General License GNSG, 
except:
    (1) Reexports from countries that are not members of COCOM of 
commodities, software, or technology controlled by entries that end in 
the code letter ``A'' to destinations in Country Groups Q, W, Y, and 
the People's Republic of China;
    (2) Reexports to Country Group Z and countries listed in Supplement 
No. 4 to part 778 of this subchapter.

PART 778--[AMENDED]

    1. Sections 778.2, 778.3, and 778.4 are revised to read as follows:


Sec. 778.2  Nuclear-related commodities, software, and technology (The 
Nuclear Referral List).

    (a) Commodities, software, and technology controlled for nuclear 
reasons. Section 309(c) of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978 
required the President to publish procedures concerning export controls 
on items under the jurisdiction of the Department of Commerce that 
could be of significance for nuclear explosive purposes if used for 
activities other than those authorized at the time of export. Those 
entries on the Commerce Control List (Supplement No. 1 to Sec. 799.1 of 
this subchapter) that have ``NP'' in the ``Reason for Control'' 
paragraph contain items that could be of significance for nuclear 
explosive purposes and are therefor subject to validated licensing 
requirements and the procedures established under this part and under 
section 309(c) of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978. The 
procedures established pursuant to section 309(c) are reprinted in 
Supplement No. 1 to this part 778. The items on the Commerce Control 
List that are subject to nuclear non-proliferation controls are 
referred to as ``The Nuclear Referral List'' and include items 
contained in the Annex to the ``Guidelines for Transfers of Nuclear-
Related Dual-Use Equipment, Material, and Related Technology'' (the 
Annex), as published by the International Atomic Energy Agency in 
INFCIRC/254/Revision 1/Part 2. The adherents to INFCIRC/254/Revision 1/
Part 2, which includes the Nuclear Suppliers Guidelines, have agreed to 
establish export licensing procedures for the transfer of items 
identified in the Annex. In addition, any item not on the Nuclear 
Referral List that requires a validated license for reasons other than 
short supply and is intended for a nuclear related end-use or end-user 
is also subject to these procedures. The entries on the Commerce 
Control List indicate the countries for which validated licenses are 
required.
    (b) End-user certification. Prior to submitting an application to 
export commodities, software, and technology subject to nuclear non-
proliferation controls, the exporter must obtain and retain on file, in 
accordance with the requirements of Sec. 787.13 of this subchapter, a 
statement on the importer's letterhead and signed by the importer, or 
on a Form BXA-629P (Statement by Ultimate Consignee and Purchaser), 
when required by Sec. 775.2 of this subchapter, certifying the 
following (as used in the following certification, the term 
``replicas'' refers to items produced abroad based on a physical 
examination of the item originally exported, matching it in all 
critical design and performance parameters):
    (1) The items to be exported, or replicas thereof, will not be used 
in any of the activities described in Sec. 778.3; and
    (2) Written authorization will be obtained from the Office of 
Export Licensing, U.S. Department of Commerce, prior to reexporting the 
items or replicas, unless they are destined for Canada or would be 
eligible for export from the United States to the new country of 
destination under General License GNSG (see Sec. 771.24 of this 
subchapter).
    (c) Processing of applications. Applications for the export of 
commodities and technical data described in paragraph (a) of this 
section will be processed in accordance with the interagency review 
procedures established pursuant to section 309(c) of the Nuclear Non-
Proliferation Act reprinted as Supplement No. 1 to this part, and the 
applicable provisions of the regulations in this subchapter.


Sec. 778.3  Additional validated license requirements for exports with 
certain nuclear end-uses.

    (a) Additional validated license requirements. In addition to the 
validated license requirements for commodities and technical data 
referred to in Sec. 778.2 of this subchapter, a validated license is 
required for the following.
    (1) Technology. A validated license is required for exports to all 
destinations, including Canada, of any technical data not exportable 
under the provisions of General License GTDA (except ``operation 
technical data'' and ``sales technical data'' for export to and use in 
Canada or the countries listed in Supplement No. 2 to part 773 of this 
subchapter) where the exporter knows or has reason to know that the 
data will be used directly or indirectly in the activities listed in 
paragraph (b) of this section.
    (2) Commodities and software. A validated license is required for 
exports to all destinations, except Canada and the countries listed in 
Supplement No. 2 to part 773 of this subchapter, of any commodity, or 
any software not exportable under the provisions of General License 
GTDA, where the exporter knows or has reason to know that the commodity 
or software will be used directly or indirectly in the activities 
listed in paragraph (b) of this section, whether or not the item is 
specially designed or modified for such activities.
    (3) Exporters informed by BXA. BXA may inform an exporter, either 
individually or through amendment to the regulations in this 
subchapter, that an individual validated license is required because 
BXA has determined that there is an unacceptable risk of use in or 
diversion to any of the activities described in paragraph (b) of this 
section. The absence of any such notification does not excuse the 
exporter from compliance with the validated license requirements of 
this section.
    (b) Activities requiring a validated license. The validated license 
requirements described in paragraph (a) of this section apply to any of 
the following activities:
    (1) Nuclear explosive activities. Nuclear explosive activities, 
including research on or development, design, manufacture, 
construction, testing or maintenance of any nuclear explosive device, 
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    \1\Commodities and technical data specifically designed or 
specifically modified for use in designing or fabricating nuclear 
weapons or nuclear explosive devices are subject to export licensing 
or other requirements of the Office of Defense Trade Controls, U.S. 
Department of State, or the licensing or other restrictions 
specified in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended. Similarly, 
commodities and technical data specifically designed or specifically 
modified for use in devising, carrying out, or evaluating nuclear 
weapons tests or nuclear explosions (except such items as are in 
normal commercial use for other purposes) are subject to the same 
requirements.
    2Also see Sec. 779.5(e) of this subchapter for special 
provisions relating to technical data for maritime nuclear 
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    (2) Unsafeguarded nuclear activities. Activities including research 
on or development, design, manufacture, construction, operation, or 
maintenance of any nuclear reactor, critical facility, facility for the 
fabrication of nuclear fuel, facility for the conversion of nuclear 
material from one chemical form to another, or separate storage 
installation, where there is no obligation to accept International 
Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards at the relevant facility or 
installation, when it contains any source or special fissionable 
material (regardless of whether or not it contains such material at the 
time of export), or where any such obligation is not met;
    (3) Safeguarded and unsafeguarded nuclear activities. Safeguarded 
and unsafeguarded nuclear fuel cycle activities, including research on 
or development, design, manufacture, construction, operation or 
maintenance of any of the following facilities, or components for such 
facilities:3
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from the Secretary of Energy pursuant to section 57.b(2) of the 
Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, as implemented by the 
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    (i) Facilities for the chemical processing of irradiated special 
nuclear or source material;
    (ii) Facilities for the production of heavy water;
    (iii) Facilities for the separation of isotopes of source and 
special nuclear material; or
    (iv) Facilities for the fabrication of nuclear reactor fuel 
containing plutonium.


Sec. 778.4  Export licensing factors.

    To fulfill the considerations set forth in Sec. 778.1, the 
following factors are among those used to determine what action should 
be taken on individual applications subject to Secs. 778.2 and 778.3:
    (a) Whether the commodities, software, or related technology to be 
transferred are appropriate for the stated end-use and whether that 
stated end-use is appropriate for the end-user;
    (b) The significance for nuclear purposes of the particular 
commodity, software, or technology;
    (c) Whether the commodities, software, or technology to be exported 
are to be used in research on or for the development, design, 
manufacture, construction, operation, or maintenance of any 
reprocessing or enrichment facility;
    (d) The types of assurances or guarantees against use for nuclear 
explosive purposes or proliferation given in the particular case;
    (e) Whether the end-user has been engaged in clandestine or illegal 
procurement activities;
    (f) Whether an application for a license to export to the end-user 
has previously been denied, or whether the end-user has previously 
diverted items received under a general or validated license to 
unauthorized activities;
    (g) Whether the export would present an unacceptable risk of 
diversion to a nuclear explosive activity or unsafeguarded nuclear 
fuel-cycle activity described in Sec. 778.3; and
    (h) The nonproliferation credentials of the importing country, 
based on consideration of the following factors:
    (1) Whether the importing country is a party to the Nuclear Non-
Proliferation Treaty (NPT) or to the Treaty for the Prohibition of 
Nuclear Weapons in Latin America (Treaty of Tlateloloc), or to a 
similar international legally-binding nuclear nonproliferation 
agreement;
    (2) Whether the importing country has all of its nuclear 
activities, or nuclear facilities or installations that are 
operational, or being designed or constructed, under International 
Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards or equivalent full scope 
safeguards;
    (3) Whether there is an agreement for cooperation in the civil uses 
of atomic energy between the U.S. and the importing country;
    (4) Whether the actions, statements, and policies of the government 
of the importing country are in support of nuclear nonproliferation and 
whether that government is in compliance with its international 
obligations in the field of nonproliferation;
    (5) The degree to which the government of the importing country 
cooperates in nonproliferation policy generally (e.g., willingness to 
consult on international nonproliferation issues);
    (6) Intelligence data on the importing country's nuclear intentions 
and activities.

PART 786--[AMENDED]


Sec. 786.6  [Amended]

    1. Section 786.6(a)(1)(ii) is amended by adding the term ``GNSG,'' 
immediately following the term ``GFW,''.
    2. In Sec. 786.6(c)(2), the phrase ``General License GCT'' is 
revised to read ``General Licenses GCT and GNSG'' everywhere it 
appears.

PART 787--[AMENDED]


787.13  [Amended]

    1. Section 787.13(c) is amended by adding the reference ``771.24,'' 
immediately following the reference ``771.22,'' in the second sentence.

PART 799--[AMENDED]


Supplement No. 1 to Sec. 799.1  [Amended]

    The following amendments are made to Supplement No. 1 to 
Sec. 799.1:
    1. In Category 1, ECCNs 1A44B, 1A45B, 1A46B, 1A47B, and 1A48B are 
revised, ECCNs 1A49E, 1A50E, and 1A51E are removed, and a new ECCN 
1A50B is added immediately following ECCN 1A48B, as follows:


1A44B  Crucibles made of materials resistant to liquid actinide metals.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes

List of Items Controlled

    a. Crucibles with a volume greater than 150 ml, but less than 8 
liters, and made of or coated with any of the following materials 
having a purity of 98% or greater:
    a.1. Calcium fluoride (CaF2);
    a.2. Calcium zirconate (metazirconate) (Ca2ZrO3);
    a.3. Cerium sulfide (Ce2S3);
    a.4. Erbium oxide (erbia) (Er2O3);
    a.5. Hafnium oxide (hafnia) (HfO2);
    a.6. Magnesium oxide (MgO);
    a.7. Nitrided niobium-titanium-tungsten alloy (approximately 50% 
Nb, 30% Ti, and 20% W);
    a.8. Yttrium oxide (yttria) (Y2O3);
    a.9. Zirconium oxide (zirconia) (ZrO2);
    b. Crucibles with a volume greater than 50 ml, but less than 2 
liters, and made of or lined with tantalum having a purity of 99.9% or 
greater;
    c. Crucibles with a volume greater than 50 ml, but less than 2 
liters, and made of or lined with tantalum (having a purity of 98% or 
greater) coated with tantalum carbide, nitride, boride, or any 
combination thereof.


1A45B  Specialized packings for use in separating heavy water from 
ordinary water that are made of phosphor bronze mesh or copper (both 
chemically treated to improve wettability) and are designed for use in 
vacuum distillation towers.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes


1A46B  Aluminum and titanium alloys in the form of tubes or solid forms 
(including forgings) with an outside diameter of more than 75 mm (3 
inches).

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes

List of Items Controlled

    Alloys in the form of tubes or solid forms (including forgings) 
with an outside diameter of more than 75 mm (3 inches), as follows:

    a. Aluminum alloys capable of an ultimate tensile strength of 460 
MPa (0.46 x 10\9\ N/m\2\) or more at 293 K
(20  deg.C);
    b. Titanium alloys capable of an ultimate tensile strength of 900 
MPa (0.9 x 10\9\ N/m\2\) (130,500 lbs./in\2\) or more at 293 K (20 
deg.C).

    Technical Note: Alloys ``capable of'' a specified tensile 
strength include those having that strength at the time of export, 
as well as those capable of attaining that strength as a result of 
heat treatment.


1A47B  Maraging steel capable of an ultimate tensile strength of 2050 
MPa (2.050 x 10\9\ N/m\2\) (300,000 lbs./in\2\) or more at 293 K (20 
deg.C), except forms in which no linear dimension exceeds 75 mm (3 
inches).

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NP, MT (see Note)
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes, except MT (see Note)

    Note: MT controls apply to maraging steels controlled by this 
ECCN that also meet the specifications of ECCN 1A27.

    Technical Note: Steels ``capable of'' a specified tensile 
strength include those having that strength at the time of export, 
as well as those capable of attaining that strength as a result of 
heat treatment.


1A48B  Depleted uranium (any uranium containing less than 0.711% of the 
isotope U-235) in shipments of more than 1,000 kilograms in the form of 
shielding contained in X-ray units, radiographic exposure or 
teletherapy devices, radioactive thermoelectric generators, or 
packaging for the transportation of radioactive materials.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Kilograms
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes

    Note 1: Depleted uranium fabricated into commodities solely to 
take advantage of high density unrelated to radioactivity (e.g., 
aircraft, ship or other counterweights; and shipments of 1,000 
kilograms or less in the form of shielding contained in X-ray units, 
radiographic exposure or teletherapy devices, radioactive 
thermoelectric generators, or packaging for the transportation of 
radioactive materials; is controlled by ECCN 1A96G.

    Note 2: Depleted uranium in fabricated forms for use in 
munitions requires export authorization from the U.S. Department of 
State, Office of Defense Trade Controls (see Supp. No. 2 to part 770 
of this subchapter).

    Note 3: All forms of depleted uranium not specifically described 
in ECCN 1A48 or in Notes 1 and 2 of this ECCN require export 
authorization from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (see 10 CFR 
Part 110).


1A50B  Parts made of tungsten, tungsten carbide, or tungsten alloys 
(greater than 90% tungsten) having a mass greater than 20 kilograms and 
a hollow cylindrical symmetry (including cylinder segments) with an 
inside diameter greater than 10 cm. (4 in.), but less than 30 cm. (12 
in.), except parts specifically designed for use as weights or gamma-
ray collimators.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Kilograms
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes
    2. In Category 1, ECCN 1B01A is amended by revising the 
Requirements section and the Related ECCNs note immediately following 
ECCN 1B01A is revised to read as follows:


1B01A  Equipment for the production of fibers, prepregs, preforms or 
composites controlled by 1A02 or 1C10, as follows, and specially 
designed components and accessories therefor.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NS, MT, NP (see Notes)
    GLV: $0 for 1B01.a; $5,000 for all other items
    GCT: Yes, except MT and NP (see Notes)
    GFW: No
    GNSG: No

    Notes: 1. MT controls apply to all items described in this 
entry, except those in 1B01.d.4.

    2. NP controls apply to the following items:
    a. Filament winding machines described in 1B01.a that are 
capable of winding cylindrical rotors having a diameter between 75 
mm (3 in.) and 400 mm (16 in.) and lengths of 600 mm (24 in.) or 
greater; and
    b. Coordinating and programming controls and precision mandrels 
for these filament winding machines.
* * * * *
Related ECCNs: See 1B21B for MT controls on equipment, not 
controlled by 1B01A, for the production of fibers, prepregs, 
preforms, or composites. See 1B41B for NP controls on filament 
winding machines not controlled by 1B01A.

    3. In Category 1, new ECCNs 1B16A and 1B17A are added immediately 
following ECCN 1B03A to read as follows:


1B16A  Plants for the production of uranium hexafluoride (UF6) and 
specially designed or prepared equipment (including UF6 purification 
equipment), and specially designed parts and accessories therefor.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NS, NP (items appear on International Atomic 
Energy List)
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes, except Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, or Russia

    Note: See 10 CFR part 110 for nuclear plants subject to the 
export licensing authority of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission 
(i.e., fuel fabrication facilities, enrichment facilities, 
reprocessing facilities, and heavy water production facilities).


1B17A  Electrolytic cells for the production of fluorine with a 
production capacity greater than 250 grams of fluorine per hour, and 
specially designed parts and accessories therefor.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NS, NP (items appear on International Atomic 
Energy List)
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes, except Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, or Russia
    4. In Category 1, ECCN 1B19A is removed.
    5. In Category 1, new ECCNs 1B41B and 1B42B are added immediately 
following ECCN 1B30B, to read as follows:


1B41B  Filament winding machines not controlled by 1B01, controls, and 
mandrels.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes

List of Items Controlled

    a. Filament winding machines not controlled by 1B01:
    a.1. In which the motions for positioning, wrapping, and winding 
fibers are coordinated and programed in two or more axes;
    a.2. Specially designed to fabricate composite structures or 
laminates from fibrous and filamentary materials; and
    a.3. Capable of winding cylindrical rotors with diameters equal to 
or greater than 75 mm (3 in.) and less than or equal to 400 mm (16 in.) 
and lengths of 600 mm (24 in.) or greater;
    b. Coordinating and programing controls for filament winding 
machines controlled by 1B01.a or 1B41.a;
    c. Precision mandrels.


1B42B  Electromagnetic isotope separators designed for, or equipped 
with, single or multiple ion sources capable of providing a total ion 
beam current of 50 mA or greater.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes

    Technical Notes: 1. This ECCN controls separators capable of 
enriching stable isotopes, as well as those for uranium. A separator 
capable of separating the isotopes of lead with a one-mass unit 
difference is inherently capable of enriching the isotopes of 
uranium with a three-unit mass difference.
    2. This ECCN controls separators where the ion sources and 
collectors are in the magnetic field and separators where the ion 
sources and collectors are external to the magnetic field.
    3. A single 50 mA ion source will produce less than 3 g of 
separated HEU per year from natural abundance feed.

    Note: See 10 CFR Part 110 for isotope separators subject to the 
export licensing authority of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

    6. In Category 1, ECCN 1B50B is revised to read as follows:


1B50B  Vacuum and controlled environment furnaces.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes

List of Items Controlled

    a. Vacuum or controlled environment (inert gas) induction furnaces 
capable of operation above 850 deg. C and having induction coils 600 mm 
(24 in.) or less in diameter and power supplies specially designed for 
induction furnaces with a power supply of 5 kW or more;
    b. Vacuum and controlled atmosphere metallurgical melting and 
casting furnaces, as follows, and specially configured computer control 
and monitoring systems therefor:
    b.1. Arc remelt and casting furnaces with consumable electrode 
capacities equal to or greater than 1,000 cm3; and less than or 
equal to 20,000 cm3, and capable of operating with melting 
temperatures above 1,700 deg. C;
    b.2. Electron beam melting and plasma atomization and melting 
furnaces with a power of 50 kW or greater and capable of operating with 
melting temperatures above 1,200 deg. C.

    Note: This ECCN does not control furnaces designed for 
semiconductor wafer manufacturing or processing (see ECCN 3B96).

    7. In Category 1, ECCN 1B51E is removed and a new ECCN 1B51B is 
added immediately following ECCN 1B50B, to read as follows:


1B51B  Instruments designed for vacuum service that are capable of 
measuring absolute or differential pressures to an accuracy of plus or 
minus 1 torr in the pressure range of 0 to 100 torr absolute where all 
whetted surfaces, including pressure sensing elements, are constructed 
of or protected by corrosion-resistant materials such as nickel, nickel 
alloys, phosphor bronze, stainless steel, aluminum, or aluminum alloys 
and specially designed or modified component parts therefor.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes
    8. In Category 1, new ECCNs 1B52B, 1B53B, 1B54B, 1B58B, and 1B59B 
are added immediately following ECCN 1B51B, to read as follows:


1B52B  Water-hydrogen sulfide exchange tray columns constructed from 
fine carbon steel (such as ASTM A516) with a diameter of 1.8 m (6 ft.) 
or greater and made to operate at a nominal pressure of 2 Mpa (300 psi) 
or greater.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes

    Note: This ECCN does not control columns specially designed or 
prepared for the production of heavy water. See 10 CFR Part 110 for 
heavy water production equipment subject to the export licensing 
authority of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

    Technical Note: Internal contactors of the columns are segmented 
trays with an effective assembled diameter of 1.8 m (6 ft.) or 
greater, such as sieve trays, valve trays, bubble cap trays, and 
turbogrid trays designed to facilitate countercurrent contacting and 
constructed of materials resistant to corrosion by hydrogen sulfide/
water mixtures, such as 304 L or 316 stainless steel.


1B53B  Hydrogen-cryogenic distillation columns.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes

List of Items Controlled

    Hydrogen-cryogenic distillation columns having all of the following 
characteristics:
    a. Designed to operate at internal temperatures of -238 deg. C (35 
K) or less;
    b. Designed to operate at internal pressure of 0.5 to 5 Mpa (5 to 
50 atmospheres);
    c. Constructed of fine-grain stainless steels of the 300 series 
with low sulfur content or equivalent cryogenic and H2-compatible 
materials; and
    d. With internal diameters of 1 m or greater and effective lengths 
of 5 m or greater.

    Note: See 10 CFR part 110 for heavy water production equipment 
subject to the export licensing authority of the Nuclear Regulatory 
Commission.


1B54B  Ammonia synthesis converters.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes

    Technical Note: The ammonia synthesis converters controlled by 
this ECCN are ammonia synthesis units in which the synthesis gas 
(nitrogen and hydrogen) is withdrawn from an ammonia/hydrogen high-
pressure exchange column and the synthesized ammonia is returned to 
that column.


1B58B  Facilities or plants, and related equipment, for the production, 
recovery, extraction, concentration, or handling of tritium.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes

List of Items Controlled

    Facilities or plants for the production, recovery, extraction, 
concentration, or handling of tritium, and related equipment as 
follows:
    a. Hydrogen or helium refrigeration units capable of cooling to 
-250 deg. C (23 K) or less, with heat removal capacity greater than 150 
watts;
    b. Hydrogen isotope storage and purification systems using metal 
hydrides as the storage or purification medium.

    Note: This ECCN 1B58B does not control tritium compounds. 
Tritium is subject to the export licensing authority of the Nuclear 
Regulatory Commission.


1B59B  Pumps for circulating solutions of diluted or concentrated 
potassium amide catalyst in liquid ammonia (KNH2/NH3).

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes

List of Items Controlled

    Pumps for circulating solutions of diluted or concentrated 
potassium amide catalyst in liquid ammonia (KNH2/NH3), with 
all of the following characteristics:
    a. Airtight (i.e., hermetically sealed);
    b. Operating pressure, as follows:
    b.1. For concentrated potassium amide solutions (1% or greater), 
operating pressure of 1.5 to 60 MPa [15 to 600 atmospheres (atm)]; or
    b.2. For dilute potassium amide solutions (less than 1%), operating 
pressure of 20 to 60 MPa [200 to 600 atmospheres (atm)]; and
    c. A capacity greater than 8.5 m3/h (5 cubic feet per minute).

    Note: See 10 CFR Part 110 for heavy water production equipment 
subject to the export licensing authority of the Nuclear Regulatory 
Commission.

    9. In Category 1, ECCN 1C10A is amended by revising the 
Requirements section to read as follows:


1C10A  ``Fibrous and filamentary materials'' that may be used in 
organic ``matrix'', metallic ``matrix'' or carbon ``matrix'' 
``composite'' structures or laminates.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Kilograms
    Reason for Control: NS, NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes, except Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, or Russia
* * * * *
    10. In Category 1, the Related ECCNs note that follows ECCN 1C10A 
is amended by revising the reference ``1C50E'' to read ``1C50B''.
    11. In Category 1, ECCN 1C19A is revised to read as follows:


1C19A  Items on the International Atomic Energy List (e.g., zirconium, 
nickel powder and porous nickel metal, lithium, beryllium metal, wet-
proofed platinized catalysts, and hafnium).

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Kilograms
    Reason for Control: NS, NP (see Notes)
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes, except Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, or Russia

    Notes: 1. Zirconium metal, alloys, or compounds in shipments of 
5 kg or less are controlled for NP only.
    2. Shipments of more than 200 kg of zirconium foil or strip 
having a thickness not exceeding 0.10 mm are controlled for NS only.

List of Items Controlled

    a. Zirconium, as follows:
    a.1. Zirconium metal;
    a.2. Alloys containing more than 50% zirconium by weight;
    a.3. Compounds in which the ratio of hafnium content to zirconium 
content is less than 1 part to 500 parts by weight;
    a.4. Manufactures of zirconium metal, alloys, or compounds 
described in 1C19.a.1, a.2, or a.3;
    a.5. Waste and scrap from zirconium metal, alloys, compounds, or 
manufactures thereof controlled by 1C19.a.1, a.2, a.3, or a.4;

    Note 1: This ECCN 1C19 does not control zirconium in the form of 
foil or strip having a thickness not exceeding 0.10 mm (0.004 in.), 
in shipments of 200 kg or less.

    Note 2: This ECCN does not control zirconium tubes. Zirconium 
metal and alloys in the form of tubes or assemblies of tubes, 
specially designed or prepared for use in a reactor are subject to 
the export licensing authority of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission 
(see 10 CFR part 110).

    b. Nickel powder and porous nickel metal, as follows:
    b.1. Powder with a nickel purity content of 99% or more and a mean 
particle size of less than 10 micrometers measured by the ASTM B 330 
standard;
    b.2. Porous nickel metal produced from materials controlled for 
export by 1C19.b.1, except single porous nickel metal sheets not 
exceeding 930 cm\2\ intended for use in batteries for civil 
applications;

    Note: 1C19.b.2 controls porous nickel metal manufactured from 
nickel powder, described in 1C19.b.1, that has been compacted and 
sintered to form a metal material with fine pores interconnected 
throughout the structure.

    c. Lithium (isotopically enriched in lithium-6), as follows:
    c.1. Metal, hydrides, or alloys containing lithium enriched in the 
6 isotope (\6\Li) to a concentration higher than the one existing in 
nature (7.5% on an atom percentage basis);
    c.2. Any other materials containing lithium enriched in the 6 
isotope (including compounds, mixtures, and concentrates), except 
lithium enriched in the 6 isotope incorporated in thermoluminescent 
dosimeters;
    d. Beryllium, as follows:
    d.1. Beryllium metal;
    d.2. Alloys containing more than 50 percent beryllium by weight;
    d.3. Compounds containing beryllium;
    d.4. Manufactures of beryllium metal, alloys, or compounds 
described in 1C19.d.1, d.2, or d.3;
    d.5. Waste and scrap from beryllium metal, alloys, compounds, or 
manufactures thereof described in 1C19.d.1, d.2, d.3, or d.4;

    Note: 1C19.d does not control metal windows for X-ray machines 
or oxide shapes in fabricated or semi-fabricated forms specially 
designed for electronic component parts or as substrates for 
electronic circuits.

    e. Wet-proofed platinized catalysts specially designed or prepared 
for promoting the hydrogen isotope exchange reaction between hydrogen 
and water for the recovery of tritium from heavy water or for heavy 
water production;
    f. Hafnium, as follows:
    f.1. Hafnium metal;
    f.2. Alloys and compounds of hafnium containing more than 60 
percent hafnium by weight;
    f.3. Manufactures of hafnium metal, alloys, or compounds described 
in f.1 or f.2.

    Advisory Note 1: (Not eligible for General License GFW) Licenses 
are likely to be approved for export to satisfactory end-users in 
Country Groups QWY and the PRC of the following:
    a. Finished parts made of zirconium metal or alloys, specially 
designed for an identified civil research or power reactor facility, 
provided that:
    1. None of the parts contains fissile materials; and
    2. The importing country has agreed to the application of the 
Safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in 
connection with the nuclear reactor facility;
    b. Contained zirconium metal, or parts made therefrom, in 
individual shipments not exceeding 100 kg, when intended for use in, 
or in support of, an identified civil research or power reactor 
facility, in connection with which it is contemplated that IAEA 
Safeguards would be applied.

    N.B.: The provisions of this Advisory Note 1 notwithstanding, 
current law prohibits approval to nuclear production or utilization 
facilities in the People's Republic of China.

    Advisory Note 2: (Not eligible for General License GFW) Licenses 
are likely to be approved for export to satisfactory end-users in 
Country Groups QWY and the PRC of nickel powder in uncompacted 
powder form for non-nuclear civil applications.

    N.B.: The provisions of this Advisory Note 2 notwithstanding, 
current law prohibits approval to nuclear production or utilization 
facilities in the People's Republic of China.

    12. In Category 1, ECCN 1C50E is removed and new ECCNs 1C49B and 
1C50B are added immediately following ECCN 1C31B, to read as follows:


1C49B  Platinized catalysts not controlled by 1C19.e that are specially 
designed or prepared for promoting the hydrogen isotope exchange 
reaction between hydrogen and water for the recovery of tritium from 
heavy water or for heavy water production.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Kilograms
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes


1C50B  ``Fibrous and filamentary materials'' not controlled by 1C10.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Kilograms
    Reason for Control: NP, FP (see Note)
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes

    Note: FP controls apply to Iran and Syria for the items 
described in 1C50.b.

List of Items Controlled

    ``Fibrous and filamentary materials'' not controlled by 1C10, as 
follows:
    a. Carbon or aramid ``fibrous and filamentary materials'' having:
    a.1. A ``specific modulus'' of 12.7 x 106 m or greater; or
    a.2. A ``specific tensile strength'' of 23.5 x 104 m or 
greater;
    b. Glass ``fibrous and filamentary materials'' having:
    b.1. A ``specific modulus'' of 3.18 x 106 m or greater; and
    b.2. A ``specific tensile strength'' of 7.62 x 104 m or 
greater;
    c. Composite structures in the form of tubes with an inside 
diameter greater than 75 mm (3 in.), but less than 400 mm (16 in.), 
made with ``fibrous and filamentary materials'' described in 1C50.a or 
b.

    Note: Specific modulus is the Young's modulus in N/m\2\ divided 
by the specific weight in N/m\3\, measured at a temperature of 
232 deg. C and a relative humidity of 505 
percent. Specific tensile strength is the ultimate tensile strength 
in N/m\2\ divided by specific weight in N/m\3\, measured at a 
temperature of 232 deg. C and a relative humidity of 
505 percent.

    13. In Category 1, ECCNs 1C51B, 1C52B, 1C53B, 1C54B, 1C55B, 1C56B, 
and 1C57B are revised and new ECCN 1C58B is added immediately following 
ECCN 1C57B to read as follows:


1C51B  High purity (99.99% or greater) bismuth with very low silver 
content (less than 10 parts per million).

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Kilograms
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes


1C52B  High purity calcium containing both less than 1,000 parts per 
million by weight of metallic impurities other than magnesium and less 
than 10 parts per million of boron.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Kilograms
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes


1C53B  High purity magnesium containing both less than 200 parts per 
million by weight of metallic impurities other than calcium and less 
than 10 parts per million of boron.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Kilograms
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes


1C54B  Alpha-emitting radionuclides having an alpha half-life of 10 
days or greater, but less than 200 years, including compounds and 
mixtures containing these radionuclides with a total alpha activity of 
1 curie (37 GBq) per kilogram or greater, and equipment containing 
these radionuclides.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Millicuries
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes

    Technical Note: This ECCN does not control devices that contain 
less than 100 millicuries (3.7 GBq) of alpha activity per device.

    Note: See 10 CFR part 110 for alpha-emitting radionuclides 
subject to the export licensing authority of the Nuclear Regulatory 
Commission.


1C55B  Helium isotopically enriched in the helium-3 isotope, in any 
form, whether or not mixed with other materials, or contained in any 
equipment or device, except products or devices containing less than 1 
g of helium-3.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Liters
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes


1C56B  Chlorine trifluoride (ClF3).

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Kilograms
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes


1C57B  Boron and boron compounds, mixtures, and ``loaded'' materials in 
which the boron-10 isotope is more than 20% by weight of the total 
boron content.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Kilograms
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes


1C58B  Radium-226.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes


    Technical Note: This ECCN does not control radium contained in 
medical applicators.

    14. In Category 1, a new ECCN 1C93F is added immediately following 
ECCN 1C88D, to read as follows:


1C93F  Fibrous and filamentary materials, not controlled by 1C10 or 
1C50, for use in composite structures and with a specific modulus of 
3.18 x 10\6\ m or greater and a specific tensile strength of 7.62 x 
10\4\ m or greater.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: SZ, Iran, Syria, South Africa military 
and police
    Unit: Kilograms
    Reason for Control: FP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    15. In Category 1, ECCN 1D01A is revised to read as follows:


1D01A  ``Software'' specially designed or modified for the 
``development'', ``production'', or ``use'' of equipment controlled by 
1B01, 1B02, 1B03, 1B16, 1B17, or 1B18.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NS, MT, NP (see Notes)
    GTDR: Yes, except MT and NP (see Notes)
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: Yes, except Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, or Russia, for NP only 
(see Notes)

    Notes: 1. MT controls apply to software for the ``development'', 
``production'', or ``use'' of equipment controlled by 1B01 (except 
1B01.d.4 and 1B01.f) and 1B18.a.
    2. NP controls apply to software for the ``development'', 
``production'', or ``use'' of filament winding machines described in 
1B01.a that are capable of winding cylindrical rotors with diameters 
between 75 mm (3 in.) and 400 mm (16 in.) and lengths of 600 mm (24 
in.) or greater.

    16. In Category 1, new ECCNs 1D41B and 1D50B are added immediately 
following ECCN 1D23B to read as follows:


1D41B  ``Software'', not controlled by 1D01, specially designed or 
modified for the ``development'', ``production'', or ``use'' of 
filament winding machines controlled by 1B41.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NP
    GTDR: No
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: Yes


1D50B  ``Specially designed software'' for computer control and 
monitoring systems specially configured for vacuum and controlled 
atmosphere metallurgical melting and casting furnaces controlled by 
1B50.b.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NP
    GTDR: No
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: Yes
    17. In Category 1, ECCN 1D93F is revised to read as follows:


1D93F  ``Software'' specially designed for the ``development'', 
``production'', or ``use'' of fibrous and filamentary materials 
controlled by 1C50.b or 1C93F.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: SZ, Iran, Syria, and South Africa 
military and police
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: FP
    GTDR: No
    GTDU: Yes
    18. In Category 1, ECCN 1E01A is revised and a Related ECCNs 
paragraph is added immediately following ECCN 1E01A to read as follows:


1E01A  Technology according to the General Technology Note for the 
``development'' or ``production'' of equipment or materials controlled 
by 1A01.b, 1A01.c, 1A02, 1A03, 1B01, 1B02, 1B03, 1B18, 1C01, 1C02, 
1C03, 1C04, 1C05, 1C06, 1C07, 1C08, 1C09, 1C10, or 1C18.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Reason for Control: NS, NP, MT, FP (see Notes)
    GTDR: Yes, except NP, MT, and FP (see Notes)
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: Yes, except Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, or Russia, for NP only 
(see Notes)

    Notes: 1. NP controls apply to exports to all destinations of 
technology for the ``development'' or ``production'' of the 
following:
    a. Filament winding machines controlled by 1B01.a that are 
capable of winding cylindrical rotors having a diameter between 3 
inches and 16 inches and a length of 24 inches or greater;
    b. ``Fibrous and filamentary materials'' controlled by 1C10.
    2. MT controls apply to technology for items controlled for 
missile technology reasons by 1A02 or 1B01 (except 1B01.d.4 and f).
    3. FP controls apply to all technology described in this entry 
for Iran and Syria. FP controls apply to technology for items 
controlled by 1B18.a for the Republic of South Africa only.

Related ECCNs: See 1E40B for NP controls on technology for the 
``use'' of filament winding machines controlled by 1B01.a.

    19. In Category 1, new ECCN 1E19A is added immediately following 
ECCN 1E02A to read as follows:


1E19A  Technology according to the General Technology Note for the 
``development'', ``production'', or ``use'' of equipment or materials 
controlled by 1B16, 1B17, or 1C19.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Reason for Control: NS, NP (see Note)
    GTDR: No
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: Yes, except Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, or Russia

    Note: NP controls apply to technology for the ``development'', 
``production'', or ``use'' of plants controlled by 1B16, equipment 
controlled by 1B17, or materials controlled by 1C19.

    20. In Category 1, new ECCNs 1E40B and 1E41B are added immediately 
following ECCN 1E25B, as follows:


1E40B  Technology for the ``use'' of filament winding machines 
controlled by 1B01.a that are capable of winding cylindrical rotors 
having a diameter between 3 inches and 16 inches and a length of 24 
inches or greater.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Reason for Control: NP
    GTDR: No
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: Yes


1E41B  Technology for the ``development'', ``production'', or ``use'' 
of items controlled by 1A44B, 1A45B, 1A46B, 1A47B, 1A48B, 1A50B, 1B41B, 
1B42B, 1B50B, 1B51B, 1B52B, 1B53B, 1B54B, 1B58B, 1B59B, 1C49B, 1C50B, 
1C51B, 1C52B, 1C53B, 1C54B, 1C55B, 1C56B, 1C57B, or 1C58B or for the 
``use'' of items controlled by 1C10.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Reason for Control: NP, FP (see Note)
    GTDR: No
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: Yes


    Note: FP controls apply to Iran and Syria for technology for the 
``development'', ``production'', or ``use'' of glass ``fibrous and 
filamentary materials'' controlled by 1C50.b.

    21. In Category 1, ECCN 1E94F is revised to read as follows:


1E94F  Technology for the ``development'', ``production'', or ``use'' 
of fibrous and filamentary materials controlled by 1C93F or 
fluorocarbon electronic cooling fluids controlled by 1C94F.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: SZ, Iran, Syria, and South Africa 
military and police
    Reason for Control: FP
    GTDR: No
    GTDU: Yes
    22. In Category 2, ECCNs 2A19A, 2A50B, 2A51B, 2A52B, and 2A53B are 
revised, new ECCNs 2A44B, 2A48B, and 2A49E are added immediately 
following ECCN 2A19A, and ECCNs 2A54B and 2A55B are removed, to read as 
follows:


2A19A  Commodities on the International Atomic Energy List (e.g., power 
generating and/or propulsion equipment, neutron generator systems, and 
valves for gaseous diffusion separation process).

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Number; $ value for parts and accessories
    Reason for Control: NS and NP (see Note)
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes for 2A19.b and c, except to Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, or 
Russia

    Note: NP controls apply to items described in 2A19.b or c.

List of Items Controlled

    a. Power generating and/or propulsion equipment specially designed 
for use with military nuclear reactors;

    Notes: 1. 2A19.a does not control conventional power generating 
equipment that, although designed for use in a particular nuclear 
station, could in principle be used in conjunction with conventional 
systems.
    2. 2A19.a does not affect the controls maintained by the Office 
of Defense Trade Controls, Department of State, as indicated in ITAR 
Category VI, Part e.

    b. Neutron generator systems, including tubes, designed for 
operation without an external vacuum system, and utilizing 
electrostatic acceleration to induce a tritium-deuterium nuclear 
reaction, and specially designed parts and components therefor;
    c. Valves, specially designed or prepared for gaseous diffusion 
separation process, that are wholly made of or lined with aluminum, 
aluminum alloys, nickel, or alloy containing 60 percent by weight or 
more nickel, 40 mm (1.6 in.) or more in diameter, with bellows seals, 
and specially designed parts and components therefor.

    Note: See 10 CFR Part 110 for specially designed or prepared 
valves for gaseous diffusion separation process subject to the 
export licensing authority of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

    Advisory Note: Licenses are likely to be approved for exports to 
satisfactory end-uses in Country Groups QWY and the People's 
Republic of China of neutron generator systems, including tubes, 
controlled by 2A19.b, provided that they are for civil use.

    N.B.: The provisions of this Advisory Note notwithstanding, 
current law prohibits approval to nuclear production or utilization 
facilities in the People's Republic of China.


2A44B  Specialized instruments for hydrodynamic experiments.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes

List of Items Controlled

    Specialized instruments, as follows, for hydrodynamic experiments:
    a. Velocity interferometers for measuring velocities in excess of 1 
km per second during time intervals less than 10 s (e.g., 
VISARs, doppler laser interferometers, DLIs);
    b. Manganin gauges for pressures greater than 100 kilobars; or
    c. Quartz pressure transducers for pressures greater than 100 
kilobars.


2A48B  Valves not controlled by 2A19.c that are 5 mm (0.2 in.) or 
greater in diameter, with a bellows seal, wholly made of or lined with 
aluminum, aluminum alloy, nickel, or alloy containing 60 percent or 
more nickel, either manually or automatically operated, and specially 
designed parts and accessories therefor.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes

    Note: See 10 CFR part 110 for valves subject to the export 
licensing authority of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.


2A49E  Generators and other equipment specially designed, prepared, or 
intended for use with nuclear plants.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: SZ, South African military and police, 
and countries listed in Supp. 4 to part 778 of this subchapter
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No

List of Items Controlled

    a. Generators, turbine-generator sets, steam turbines, heat 
exchangers, and heat exchanger type condensers designed or intended for 
use in a nuclear reactor;
    b. Process control systems intended for use with the equipment 
controlled by 2A49.a.

    Note: See 10 CFR part 110 for nuclear equipment subject to the 
export licensing authority of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.


2A50B  Equipment related to nuclear material handling and processing 
and to nuclear reactors.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes

List of Items Controlled

    a. Reactor and power plant simulators and analytical models for 
reactor and power plant simulators, models or mock-ups;
    b. Process control systems, except those controlled by 2A49.b, 
intended for use with nuclear reactors;
    c. High density (lead glass or other) radiation shielding windows 
greater than 0.3 m (1 ft.) on a side and with a density greater than 3 
g/cm\3\ and a thickness of 100 mm or greater, and specially designed 
frames therefor;
    d. Casks that are specially designed for transportation of high 
level radioactive material and that weigh more than 1,000 kg;
    e. Remote manipulators that provide mechanical translation of human 
operator actions by electrical, hydraulic, or mechanical means to an 
operating arm and terminal fixture that can be used to provide remote 
actions in radiochemical separation operations and ``hot cells''. The 
manipulators have a capability to penetrate 0.6 m or more (2 ft. or 
more) of a cell wall or, alternatively, bridge over the top of a cell 
wall with a thickness of 0.6 m or more (2 ft. or more);
    f. Commodities, parts and accessories specially designed or 
prepared for use with nuclear plants (e.g., snubbers, airlocks, reactor 
and fuel inspection equipment), except items licensed by the Nuclear 
Regulatory Commission pursuant to 10 CFR Part 110.

    Note: See 10 CFR part 110 for nuclear equipment subject to the 
export licensing authority of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.


2A51B  Piping, fittings, and valves made of, or lined with, stainless 
steel, copper-nickel alloy or other alloy steel containing 10% or more 
nickel and/or chromium.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Kgs. for pressure tubes, pipes, and fittings; Number for 
valves; $ value for parts
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes

List of Items Controlled

    Piping, fittings, and valves made of, or lined with, stainless 
steel, copper-nickel alloy or other alloy steel containing 10% or more 
nickel and/or chromium, as follows:
    a. Pressure tube, pipe, and fittings of 200 mm (8 inches) or more 
inside diameter, and suitable for operation at pressures of 3.4 MPa 
(500 psi) or greater;
    b. Pipe valves having all of the following characteristics:
    b.1. A pipe size connection of 8 inches or more inside diameter;
    b.2. Rated at 1,500 psi or more;
    c. Parts, n.e.s.

    Note: See 10 CFR part 110 for piping, fittings, and valves 
subject to the export licensing authority of the Nuclear Regulatory 
Commission.


2A52B  Vacuum pumps with an input throat size of 38 cm (15 in.) or 
greater with a pumping speed of 15,000 liters/second or greater and 
capable of producing an ultimate vacuum better than 10-4 Torr 
(0.76 x 10-4 mbar).

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes

    Technical Note: The ultimate vacuum is determined at the input 
of the pump with the input of the pump blocked off.

    Note: See 10 CFR part 110 for vacuum pumps for gaseous diffusion 
separation process subject to the export licensing authority of the 
Nuclear Regulatory Commission.


2A53B  Pumps designed to move molten metals by electromagnetic forces.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Number; $ value for parts and accessories
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes
    23. In Category 2, ECCN 2B01A is revised to read as follows:


2B01A  ``Numerical control'' units, ``motion control boards'' specially 
designed for ``numerical control'' applications on machine tools, 
machine tools, and specially designed components therefor.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Number; $ value for parts and accessories
    Reason for Control: NS and NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes, except Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, or Russia

List of Items Controlled

    Technical Notes: 1. Secondary parallel contouring axes, e.g., 
the w-axis on horizontal boring mills or a secondary rotary axis the 
center line of which is parallel to the primary rotary axis, are not 
counted in the total number of contouring axes.

    Note: Rotary axes need not rotate over 360 deg.. A rotary axis 
can be driven by a linear device, e.g., a screw or a rack-and-
pinion.

    2. Axis nomenclature shall be in accordance with International 
Standard ISO 841, `Numerical Control Machines--Axis and Motion 
Nomenclature'.

    a. ``Numerical control'' units for machine tools, as follows, and 
specially designed components therefor:
    a.1. Having more than four interpolating axes that can be 
coordinated simultaneously for ``contouring control''; or
    a.2. Having two, three or four interpolating axes that can be 
coordinated simultaneously for ``contouring control'' and:
    a.2.a. Capable of ``real-time processing'' of data to modify, 
during the machining operation, tool path, feed rate and spindle data 
by either:
    a.2.a.1. Automatic calculation and modification of part program 
data for machining in two or more axes by means of measuring cycles and 
access to source data; or
    a.2.a.2. ``Adaptive control'' with more than one physical variable 
measured and processing by means of a computing model (strategy) to 
change one or more machining instructions to optimize the process; or
    a.2.b. Capable of receiving directly (on-line) and processing 
computer-aided-design (CAD) data for internal preparation of machine 
instructions; or
    a.2.c. Capable, without modification, according to the 
manufacturer's technical specifications, of accepting additional boards 
which would permit an increase above the control levels specified in 
2B01, in the number of interpolating axes that can be coordinated 
simultaneously for ``contouring control'', even if they do not contain 
these additional boards;

    Note: 2B01.a does not control ``numerical control'' units if:
    a. Modified for and incorporated in uncontrolled machines; or
    b. Specially designed for uncontrolled machines.

    b. ``Motion control boards'' specially designed for machine tools 
and having any of the following characteristics:
    b.1. Interpolation in more than four axes;
    b.2. Capable of ``real time processing'' as described in 
2B01.a.2.a; or
    b.3. Capable of receiving and processing CAD data as described in 
2B01.a.2.b;
    c. Machine tools, as follows, for removing or cutting metals, 
ceramics or composites, that, according to the manufacturer's technical 
specifications, can be equipped with electronic devices for 
simultaneous ``contouring control'' in two or more axes:
    c.1. Machine tools for turning, grinding, milling or any 
combination thereof that:
    c.1.a. Have two or more axes that can be coordinated simultaneously 
for ``contouring control''; and
    c.1.b. Have any of the following characteristics:
    c.1.b.1. Two or more contouring rotary axes;

    Technical Note: The c-axis on jig grinders used to maintain 
grinding wheels normal to the work surface is not considered a 
contouring rotary axis.

    c.1.b.2. One or more contouring ``tilting spindles'';

    Note: 2B01.c.1.b.2 applies to machine tools for grinding or 
milling only.

    c.1.b.3. ``Camming'' (axial displacement) in one revolution of the 
spindle less (better) than 0.0006 mm total indicator reading (TIR);

    Note: 2B01.c.1.b.3 applies to machine tools for turning only.

    c.1.b.4. ``Run out'' (out-of-true running) in one revolution of the 
spindle less (better) than 0.0006 mm total indicator reading (TIR);
    c.1.b.5. The ``positioning accuracies'', with all compensations 
available, are less (better) than:
    c.1.b.5.a. 0.001 deg. on any rotary axis; or
    c.1.b.5.b.1. 0.004 mm along any linear axis (overall positioning) 
for grinding machines;
    c.1.b.5.b.2. 0.006 mm along any linear axis (overall positioning) 
for turning or milling machines; or

    Note: 2B01.c.1.b.5 does not control milling or turning machine 
tools with a positioning accuracy along one axis, with all 
compensations available, equal to or greater (worse) than 0.005 mm.

    Technical Note: The positioning accuracy of ``numerically 
controlled'' machine tools is to be determined and presented in 
accordance with ISO/DIS 230/2, paragraph 2.13, in conjunction with 
the requirements below:
    a. Test conditions (paragraph 3):
    1. For 12 hours before and during measurements, the machine tool 
and accuracy measuring equipment will be kept at the same ambient 
temperature. During the premeasurement time the slides of the 
machine will be continuously cycled in the same manner that the 
accuracy measurements will be taken;
    2. The machine shall be equipped with any mechanical, 
electronic, or software compensation to be exported with the 
machine;
    3. Accuracy of measuring equipment for the measurements shall be 
at least four times more accurate than the expected machine tool 
accuracy;
    4. Power supply for slide drives shall be as follows:
    a. Line voltage variation shall not exceed 10% of 
nominal rated voltage;
    b. Frequency variation shall not exceed 2 Hz of 
normal frequency;
    c. Lineouts or interrupted service are not permitted.
    b. Test program (paragraph 4):
    1. Feed rate (velocity of slides) during measurement shall be 
the rapid traverse rate;

    Note: In the case of machine tools that generate optical quality 
surfaces, the feedrate shall be equal to or less than 50 mm per 
minute.

    2. Measurements shall be made in an incremental manner from one 
limit of the axis travel to the other without returning to the 
starting position for each move to the target position;
    3. Axes not being measured shall be retained at mid travel 
during test of an axis.
    c. Presentation of test results (paragraph 2): The results of 
the measurement must include:
    1. Positioning accuracy (A); and
    2. The mean reversal error (B).

    c.1.b.6.a. A ``positioning accuracy'' less (better) than 0.007 mm; 
and
    c.1.b.6.b. A slide motion from rest for all slides within 20% of a 
motion command input for inputs of less than 0.5 micrometer;

    Technical Note: Minimum increment of motion test (slide motion 
from rest): The test is conducted only if the machine tool is 
equipped with a control unit the minimum increment of which is less 
(better) than 0.5 micrometer. Prepare the machine for testing in 
accordance with ISO 230.2 paragraphs 3.1, 3.2, 3.3. Conduct the test 
on each axis (slide) of the machine tool as follows:
    1. Move the axis over at least 50% of the maximum travel in plus 
and minus directions twice at maximum feed rate, rapid traverse rate 
or jog control;
    2. Wait at least 10 seconds;
    3. With manual data input, input the minimum programmable 
increment of the control unit;
    4. Measure the axis movement;
    5. Clear the control unit with the servo null, reset or whatever 
clears any signal (voltage) in the servo loop;
    6. Repeat steps 2 to 5 five times, twice in the same direction 
of the axis travel and three times in the opposite direction of 
travel for a total of six test points;
    7. If the axis movement is between 80% and 120% of the minimum 
programmable input for four of the six test points, the machine is 
controlled. For rotary axes, the measurement is taken 200 mm from 
the center of rotation.

    Note 1: 2B01.c.1 does not control cylindrical external, 
internal, and external-internal grinding machines having all of the 
following characteristics:
    a. Not centerless (shoe-type) grinding machines;
    b. Limited to cylindrical grinding;
    c. A maximum workpiece outside diameter or length of 150 mm;
    d. Only two axes which can be coordinated simultaneously for 
``contouring control''; and
    e. No contouring c axis.

    Note 2: 2B01.c.1 does not control machines designed specifically 
as jig grinders having both of the following characteristics:
    a. Axes limited to x, y, c and a, where the c-axis is used to 
maintain the grinding wheel normal to the work surface and the a-
axis is configured to grind barrel cams; and
    b. A spindle ``run out'' not less (not better) than 0.0006 mm.

    Note 3: 2B01.c.1 does not control tool or cutter grinding 
machines having all of the following characteristics:
    a. Shipped as a complete system with ``software'' specially 
designed for the production of tools or cutters;
    b. No more than two rotary axes that can be coordinated 
simultaneously for ``contouring control'';
    c. ``Run out'' (out-of-true running) in one revolution of the 
spindle not less (not better) than 0.0006 mm total indicator reading 
(TIR); and
    d. The ``positioning accuracies'', with all compensations 
available, are not less (not better) than:
    1. 0.004 mm along any linear axis for overall positioning; or
    2. 0.001 deg. on any rotary axis.

    c.2. Electrical discharge machines (EDM) of the wire feed type that 
have five or more axes that can be coordinated simultaneously for 
``contouring control'';
    c.3. Electrical discharge machines (EDM) of the non-wire type that 
have two or more rotary axes that can be coordinated simultaneously for 
``contouring control'';
    c.4. Machine tools for removing metals, ceramics or composites:
    c.4.a. By means of:
    c.4.a.1. Water or other liquid jets, including those employing 
abrasive additives;
    c.4.a.2. Electron beam; or
    c.4.a.3. ``Laser'' beam; and
    c.4.b. Having two or more rotary axes that:
    c.4.b.1. Can be coordinated simultaneously for ``contouring 
control''; and
    c.4.b.2. Have a ``positioning accuracy'' of less (better) than 
0.003 deg..

    Technical Note: Machines capable of being simultaneously 
coordinated for ``contouring control'', in two or more rotary axes 
or one or more tilting spindles, remain controlled regardless of the 
number of simultaneously coordinated contouring axes that can be 
controlled by the ``numerical control'' unit attached to the 
machine.

    24. In Category 2, ECCN 2B04A and the Related ECCNs paragraph 
immediately following ECCN 2B04A are revised to read as follows:


2B04A   Hot ``isostatic presses'', as follows, and specially designed 
dies, moulds, components, accessories and controls therefor.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Number; $ value for parts and accessories
    Reason for Control: NS, MT, NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: No

List of Items Controlled

    a. Having a controlled thermal environment within the closed cavity 
and possessing a chamber cavity with an inside diameter of 406 mm or 
more; and
    b. Having:
    b.1. A maximum working pressure exceeding 207 MPa;
    b.2. A controlled thermal environment exceeding 1,773 K (1,500 deg. 
C); or
    b.3. A facility for hydrocarbon impregnation and removal of 
resultant gaseous degradation products.

    Technical Note: The inside chamber dimension is that of the 
chamber in which both the working temperature and the working 
pressure are achieved and does not include fixtures. That dimension 
will be the smaller of either the inside diameter of the pressure 
chamber or the inside diameter of the insulated furnace chamber, 
depending on which of the two chambers is located inside the other.

Related ECCNs: See 2B24B for MT/NP controls on ``isostatic presses'' 
not controlled by 2B04A. See 2B44B for NP controls on ``isostatic 
presses not controlled by 2B04A or 2B24B.

    25. In Category 2, ECCNs 2B06A, 2B07A, 2B08A, and 2B09A are revised 
to read as follows:


2B06A   Dimensional inspection or measuring systems or equipment.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Number
    Reason for Control: NS and NP (see Note)
    GLV: $0
    GCT: Yes for 2B06.d only
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes for 2B06.a, b, and c, except to Bulgaria, Poland, 
Romania, or Russia

    Note: NP controls apply to items described in 2B06.a, b, or c.

List of Items Controlled

    a. Computer controlled, ``numerically controlled'' or ``stored 
program controlled'' dimensional inspection machines, having both of 
the following characteristics:
    a.1. Two or more axes; and
    a.2. A one dimensional length ``measurement uncertainty'' equal to 
or less (better) than (1.25+L/1,000) micrometer tested with a probe 
with an ``accuracy'' of less (better) than 0.2 micrometer (L is the 
measured length in mm);
    b. Linear and angular displacement measuring instruments, as 
follows:
    b.1. Linear measuring instruments having any of the following 
characteristics:
    b.1.a. Non-contact type measuring systems with a ``resolution'' 
equal to or less (better) than 0.2 micrometer within a measuring range 
up to 0.2 mm;
    b.1.b. Linear voltage differential transformer systems with both of 
the following characteristics:
    b.1.b.1. ``Linearity'' equal to or less (better) than 0.1% within a 
measuring range up to 5 mm; and
    b.1.b.2. Drift equal to or less (better) than 0.1% per day at a 
standard ambient test room temperature 1 K; or
    b.1.c. Measuring systems having both of the following 
characteristics:
    b.1.c.1. Containing a ``laser''; and
    b.1.c.2. Maintaining, for at least 12 hours, over a temperature 
range of 1 K around a standard temperature and at a 
standard pressure:
    b.1.c.2.a. A ``resolution'' over their full scale of 0.1 micrometer 
or less (better); and
    b.1.c.2.b. A ``measurement uncertainty'' equal to or less (better) 
than (0.2+L/2,000) micrometer (L is the measured length in mm);
    b.2. Angular measuring instruments having an ``angular position 
deviation'' equal to or less (better) than 0.00025 deg.;

    Note: 2B06.b.2 does not control optical instruments, such as 
autocollimators, using collimated light to detect angular 
displacement of a mirror.

    c. Systems for simultaneous linear-angular inspection of 
hemishells, having both of the following characteristics:
    c.1. ``Measurement uncertainty'' along any linear axis equal to or 
less (better) than 3.5 micrometer per 5 mm; and
    c.2. ``Angular position deviation'' equal to or less (better) than 
0.02 deg.;
    d. Equipment for measuring surface irregularities, by measuring 
optical scatter as a function of angle, with a sensitivity of 0.5 nm or 
less (better).

    Technical Notes: 1. Machine tools that can be used as measuring 
machines are controlled if they meet or exceed the criteria 
specified for the machine tool function or the measuring machine 
function.
    2. A machine described in 2B06 is controlled if it exceeds the 
control threshold anywhere within its operating range.
    3. The probe used in determining the ``measurement uncertainty'' 
of a dimensional inspection system shall be as described in VDI/VDE 
2617 Parts 2, 3, and 4.
    4. All measurement values in 2B06 represent permissible positive 
and negative deviations from the target value, i.e., not total band.

    Note: This ECCN does not control measuring interferometer 
systems, without closed or open loop feedback, containing a 
``laser'' to measure slide movement errors of machine-tools, 
dimensional inspection machines or similar equipment.


2B07A   ``Robots'', and specially designed controllers and ``end-
effectors'' therefor.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NS and NP (see Note)
    GLV: $5,000, except $0 for NP (see Note)
    GCT: Yes, except NP (see Note)
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes, except Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, or Russia, for NP only 
(see Note)

    Note: NP controls apply to robots and ``end-effectors'' that are 
controlled by 2B07.b or that are specially designed or rated as 
radiation hardened to withstand greater than 5x104 grays (Si) 
(5x106 rad (Si)) without operational degradation, and to 
specially designed controllers therefor.

List of Items Controlled

    a. Capable in real time of full three-dimensional image processing 
or full three-dimensional scene analysis to generate or modify 
``programs'' or to generate or modify numerical program data;

    Note: The scene analysis limitation does not include 
approximation of the third dimension by viewing at a given angle, or 
limited grey scale interpretation for the perception of depth or 
texture for the approved tasks (2\1/2\ D).

    b. Specially designed to comply with national safety standards 
applicable to explosive munitions environments (i.e. meeting electrical 
code ratings for high explosives); or
    c. Specially designed or rated as radiation-hardened beyond that 
necessary to withstand normal industrial (i.e., non-nuclear industry) 
ionizing radiation.


2B08A  Assemblies, units or inserts specially designed for machine 
tools, or for equipment controlled by 2B06 or 2B07.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NS and NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes, except Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, or Russia

List of Items Controlled

    a. Spindle assemblies, consisting of spindles and bearings as a 
minimal assembly, with radial (``run out'') or axial (``camming'') axis 
motion in one revolution of the spindle less (better) than 0.0006 mm 
total indicator reading (TIR);
    b. Linear position feedback units, e.g., inductive type devices, 
graduated scales, infrared systems or ``laser'' systems, having with 
compensation an overall ``accuracy'' less (better) than (800 + (600 x L 
x 10-3))nm (L equals the effective length in mm of the linear 
measurement);
    c. Rotary position feedback units, e.g., inductive type devices, 
graduated scales, infrared systems or ``laser'' systems, having with 
compensation an ``accuracy'' less (better) than 0.00025 deg.;
    d. Slide way assemblies consisting of a minimal assembly of ways, 
bed and slide having all of the following characteristics:
    d.1. A yaw, pitch or roll of less (better) than 2 seconds of arc 
total indicator reading (reference: ISO/DIS 230-1) over full travel;
    d.2. A horizontal straightness of less (better) than 2 micrometer 
per 300 mm length; and
    d.3. A vertical straightness of less (better) than 2 micrometer 
over full travel per 300 mm length;
    e. Single point diamond cutting tool inserts, having all of the 
following characteristics:
    e.1. Flawless and chip-free cutting edge when magnified 400 times 
in any direction;
    e.2. Cutting radius from 0.1 to 5 mm inclusive; and
    e.3. Cutting radius out-of-roundness less (better) than 0.002 mm 
total indicator reading (TIR) (also peak-to-peak).

    Note: This ECCN does not control measuring interferometer 
systems, without closed or open loop feedback, containing a 
``laser'' to measure slide movement errors of machine-tools, 
dimensional inspection machines or similar equipment.


2B09A  Specially designed printed circuit boards with mounted 
components and software therefor, or ``compound rotary tables'' or 
``tilting spindles'', capable of upgrading, according to the 
manufacturer's specifications, ``numerical control'' units, machine 
tools or feed-back devices to or above the levels specified in ECCNs 
2B01, 2B02, 2B03, 2B04, 2B05, 2B06, 2B07, and 2B08.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NS and NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes, except Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, or Russia
    26. In Category 2:
    a. ECCNs 2B24B, 2B50B, 2B51B, and 2B53B are revised;
    b. ECCNs 2B40B, 2B41E, 2B46B, and 2B54B are removed; and
    c. New ECCNs 2B41B and 2B44B are added immediately following ECCN 
2B24B to read as follows:


2B24B  ``Isostatic presses'' not controlled 2B04A and specially 
designed dies and molds, and controls therefor.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Number
    Reason for Control: MT and NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: No

List of Items Controlled

    ``Isostatic presses'' having all of the following characteristics:
    a. Capable of achieving a maximum working pressure of 10,000 psi 
(69 MPa) or greater;
    b. Designed to achieve and maintain a controlled thermal 
environment of 600  deg.C or greater; and
    c. Possessing a chamber cavity with an inside diameter of 254 mm 
(10 in.) or greater.

    Technical Note: The inside chamber dimension is that of the 
chamber in which both the working temperature and the working 
pressure are achieved and does not include fixtures. That dimension 
will be the smaller of either the inside diameter of the pressure 
chamber or the inside diameter of the insulated furnace chamber, 
depending on which of the two chambers is located inside the other.


2B41B  ``Numerically controlled'' machine tools for vertical or 
horizontal turning, milling or boring not controlled by ECCN 2B01A.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Number; $ value for parts and accessories
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes

List of Items Controlled

    Numerically controlled machine tools for vertical or horizontal 
turning, milling, or boring that, according to the manufacturer's 
technical specifications, can be equipped with ``numerical control'' 
units controlled for export under ECCN 2B01A (even if not equipped with 
such units at the time of delivery) and that have:
    a. Two or more axes that can be coordinated simultaneously for 
contouring control; and
    b. Capable of machining diameters of 2 m or greater.


2B44B  ``Isostatic presses'', not controlled by 2B04A or 2B24B, capable 
of achieving a maximum working pressure of 10,000 psi (69 MPa) or 
greater and having a chamber cavity with an inside diameter in excess 
of 152 mm (6 inches) and specially designed dies and molds, and 
controls therefor.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Number
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes

    Technical Note: The inside chamber dimension is that of the 
chamber in which both the working temperature and the working 
pressure are achieved and does not include fixtures. That dimension 
will be the smaller of either the inside diameter of the pressure 
chamber or the inside diameter of the insulated furnace chamber, 
depending on which of the two chambers is located inside the other.


2B50B  Spin-forming and flow-forming machines and precision rotor-
forming mandrels.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Number; $ value for parts and accessories
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes

List of Items Controlled

    a. Spin-forming and flow-forming machines that:
    a.1. According to the manufacturer's technical specifications, can 
be equipped with ``numerical control'' units or a computer control; and
    a.2. Have two or more axes that can be coordinated simultaneously 
for ``contouring control'';
    b. Precision rotor-forming mandrels designed to form cylindrical 
rotors of inside diameter between 75 mm (3 in.) and 400 mm (16 in.).

    Note: The only spin-forming machines controlled by this ECCN 
2B50B are those combining the functions of spin-forming and flow-
forming.


2B51B  Centrifuge rotor fabrication, assembly, and straightening 
equipment and bellows-forming mandrels and dies.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes

List of Items Controlled

    a. Rotor assembly equipment (e.g., precision mandrels, clamps, and 
shrink fit machines) for assembly of gas centrifuge rotor tube 
sections, baffles, and end caps;
    b. Rotor straightening equipment for alignment of gas centrifuge 
rotor tube sections to a common axis;

    Technical Note: The rotor straightening equipment controlled by 
2B51.b normally will consist of precision measuring probes linked to 
a computer that subsequently controls the action of, for example, 
pneumatic rams used for aligning the rotor tube sections.

    c. Bellows-forming mandrels and dies for producing single-
convolution bellows (bellows made of high-strength aluminum alloys, 
maraging steel, or high-strength filamentary materials) that have all 
of the following dimensions:
    c.1. 75-mm to 400-mm (3-in. to 16-in.) inside diameter;
    c.2. 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) or more in length; and
    c.3. Single convolution depth of more than 2 mm (0.08 in.).

    Note: This ECCN does not control centrifuge rotor tube sections, 
baffles, bellows, and end caps. These items are subject to the 
export licensing authority of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (see 
10 CFR part 110).


2B53B  Centrifugal multiplane balancing machines, fixed or portable, 
horizontal or vertical.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes

List of Items Controlled

    Centrifugal multiplane balancing machines, fixed or portable, 
horizontal or vertical, as follows:
    a. Designed for balancing flexible rotors having all of the 
following characteristics:
    a.1. A length of 600 mm (24 in.) or more;
    a.2. A swing or journal diameter of 75 mm (3 in.) or more;
    a.3. Mass capability from 0.9 kg (2 lb.) to 23 kg (50 lb.); and
    a.4. Capable of balancing speed of more than 5,000 rpm.
    b. Designed for balancing hollow cylindrical rotor components, and 
having all of the following characteristics:
    b.1. A journal diameter of 75 mm (3 in.) or more;
    b.2. Mass capability from 0.9 kg (2 lb.) to 23 kg (50 lb.);
    b.3. Capable of balancing to a residual imbalance of 0.010 kg-mm/kg 
per plane or better; and
    b.4. Belt drive type.
    27. In Category 2, ECCN 2D01A is revised to read as follows:


2D01A  ``Software'' specially designed or modified for the 
``development'', ``production'' or ``use'' of equipment controlled by 
2A01, 2A02, 2A03, 2A04, 2A05, 2A06, 2B01, 2B02, 2B03, 2B04, 2B05, 2B06, 
2B07, 2B08, or 2B09.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NS, MT, and NP (see Notes)
    GTDR: Yes, except MT and NP (see Notes)
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: Yes for software for 2B01, 2B06 .a, .b, and .c, 2B07, and 
2B09 (see Notes), except to Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, or Russia. 
``Software'' (including documentation) for ``numerical control'' units 
must be:
    a. In machine executable form only; and
    b. Limited to the minimum necessary for the use (i.e., 
installation, operation, and maintenance) of the units.

Notes:

    1. MT controls apply to ``software'' specially designed or 
modified for the ``development'', ``production'', or ``use'' of 
equipment described in 2B04.
    2. NP controls apply to ``software'' described in this ECCN for 
the ``development'', ``production'', or ``use'' of equipment 
described in ECCNs 2B01, 2B04, 2B06 .a, .b, and .c, 2B07, and 2B09. 
Specially designed ``software'' for the systems described in 2B06.c 
includes ``software'' for simultaneous measurements of wall 
thickness and contour.

    28. In Category 2:
    a. ECCNs 2D19A and 2D24B are revised;
    b. ECCNs 2D46C, 2D50C, 2D52B, and 2D53C are removed; and
    c. New ECCNs 2D41B, 2D44B, 2D49E, 2D50B, and 2D53B are added 
immediately following ECCN 2D24B to read as follows:


2D19A  ``Software'' for the ``development'', ``production'', or ``use'' 
of equipment controlled by 2A19.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NS, NP (see Note)
    GTDR: No
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: Yes, except Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, or Russia

    Note: NP controls apply to Country Groups QSTVWYZ for 
``software'' for the ``development'', ``production'', or ``use'' of 
neutron generator systems and valves described in 2A19 .b and .c, 
respectively.


2D24B  ``Software'' for the ``development'', ``production'', or ``use'' 
of commodities controlled by 2B24.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: MT and NP
    GTDR: No
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: No


2D41B  ``Software'' specially designed or modified for the 
``development'', ``production'', or ``use'' of ``numerically 
controlled'' machine tools controlled by ECCN 2B41B.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NP
    GTDR: No
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: Yes, provided that ``software'' (including documentation) for 
``numerical control'' units is:
    a. Exported in machine executable form only; and
    b. Limited to the minimum necessary for the use (i.e., 
installation, operation, and maintenance) of the units.


2D44B  ``Software'' for the ``development'', ``production'', or ``use'' 
of commodities controlled by 2B44.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NP
    GTDR: No
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: Yes


2D49E  ``Software'' specially designed or modified for the 
``development'', ``production'', or ``use'' of equipment controlled by 
2A49E.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: SZ, South African military and police, 
and countries listed in Supp. 4 to Part 778
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NP
    GTDR: No
    GTDU: Yes, except destinations listed under Validated License 
Required


2D50B  ``Software'' specially designed or modified for the 
``development'', ``production'', or ``use'' of equipment controlled by 
2A50 or 2B50.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NP
    GTDR: No
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: Yes


2D53B  ``Software'' specially designed or modified for the 
``development'', ``production'', or ``use'' of centrifugal balancing 
machines controlled by 2B53.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NP
    GTDR: No
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: Yes
    29. In Category 2, ECCNs 2E01A and 2E02A are revised and Related 
ECCNs paragraphs are added immediately following ECCNs 2E01A and 2E02A 
to read as follows:


2E01A  Technology according to the General Technology Note for the 
``development'' of equipment or ``software'' controlled by 2A01, 2A02, 
2A03, 2A04, 2A05, 2A06, 2B01, 2B02, 2B03, 2B04, 2B05, 2B06, 2B07, 2B08, 
2B09, 2D01, or 2D02.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Reason for Control: NS, MT, NP (see Notes)
    GTDR: Yes, except MT and NP (see Notes)
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: Yes for NP, except technology for 2B04 (see Notes) and except 
Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, or Russia

    Notes: 1. MT controls apply to technology for the 
``development'' of commodities controlled by 2B04.

    2. NP controls apply to technology for the ``development'' of 
commodities controlled by 2B01, 2B04, 2B06.a, .b, and .c, 2B07.b and 
.c, 2B08, and 2B09 and technology for the ``development'' of 
``software'' controlled by 2D01 for NP reasons.

Related ECCNs: See 2E40B for NP controls on technology for the 
``use'' of equipment controlled by 2B04, 2B06.a, b, or c, 2B07.b, 
2B08, or 2B09.


2E02A  Technology according to the General Technology Note for the 
``production'' of equipment controlled by 2A01, 2A02, 2A03, 2A04, 2A05, 
2A06, 2B01, 2B02, 2B03, 2B04, 2B05, 2B06, 2B07, 2B08, or 2B09.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Reason for Control: NS, MT, NP (see Notes)
    GTDR: Yes, except MT and NP (see Notes)
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: Yes for NP, except technology for 2B04 (see Notes) and except 
Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, or Russia

    Notes: 1. MT controls apply to technology for the ``production'' 
of commodities controlled by 2B04.

    2. NP controls apply to techology for the ``production'' of 
commodities controlled by 2B01, 2B04, 2B06.a, .b, and .c, 2B07.b and 
.c, 2B08, and 2B09.

Related ECCNs: See 2E40B for NP controls on technology for the 
``use'' of equipment controlled by 2B04, 2B06.a, b, or c, 2B07.b, 
2B08, or 2B09.

    30. In Category 2, ECCN 2E03A is amended by revising the 
Requirements section to read as follows:


2E03A  Other technology.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Reason for Control: NS, NP (see Note)
    GTDR: Yes, except 2E03.a.1, a.3, b, and d
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: Yes, except Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, or Russia, for 
2E03.a.1 and a.3 only (see Note)

    Note: NP controls apply to technology described in 2E03.a.1 or 
a.3.
* * * * *
    31. In Category 2, ECCN 2E19A is revised to read as follows:


2E19A  Technology for the ``development'', ``production'', or ``use'' 
of equipment controlled by 2A19.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Reason for Control: NS, NP (see Note)
    GTDR: No
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: Yes, except Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, or Russia

    Note: NP controls apply to Country Groups QSTVWYZ for technology 
for the ``development'', ``production'', or ``use'' of neutron 
generator systems and valves described in 2A19.b and c, 
respectively.

    32. In Category 2, ECCN 2E24B is revised, ECCNs 2E50C and 2E52B are 
removed, and new ECCNs 2E40B, 2E41B, 2E44B, 2E48B, 2E49E, 2E50B, 2E51B, 
2E52B, and 2E53B are added immediately following ECCN 2E24B, as 
follows:


2E24B  Technology for the ``development'', ``production'', or ``use'' 
of commodities controlled by 2B24.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: MT, NP
    GTDR: No
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: No


2E40B  Technology for the ``use'' of hot ``isostatic presses'' 
controlled by 2B04, dimensional inspection or measuring systems or 
equipment controlled by 2B06.a., b, or c, robots and ``end- effectors'' 
controlled by 2B07.b, or equipment controlled by 2B08 or 2B09.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Reason for Control: NP
    GTDR: No
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: Yes


2E41B  Technology for the ``development'', ``production'', or ``use'' 
of ``numerically controlled'' machine tools controlled by 2B41 or for 
the ``use'' of equipment controlled by 2B01.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Reason for Control: NP
    GTDR: No
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: Yes


2E44B  Technology for the ``development'', ``production'', or ``use'' 
of specialized instruments for hydrodynamic experiments controlled by 
2A44 or ``isostatic presses'' controlled by 2B44.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Reason for Control: NP
    GTDR: No
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: Yes


2E48B  Technology for the ``development'', ``production'' or ``use'' of 
valves controlled by 2A48.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Reason for Control: NP
    GTDR: No
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: Yes


2E49E  Technology for the ``development'', ``production'' or ``use'' of 
equipment controlled by 2A49.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: SZ, South African military and police, 
and countries listed in Supp. 4 to Part 778
    Reason for Control: NP
    GTDR: No
    GTDU: Yes, except destinations listed under Validated License 
Required


2E50B  Technology for the ``development'', ``production'' or ``use'' of 
equipment controlled by 2A50 or 2B50.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Reason for Control: NP
    GTDR: No
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: Yes


2E51B  Technology for the ``development'', ``production'' or ``use'' of 
equipment controlled by 2A51 or 2B51.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Reason for Control: NP
    GTDR: No
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: Yes


2E52B  Technology for the ``development'', ``production'' or ``use'' of 
equipment controlled by 2A52.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Reason for Control: NP
    GTDR: No
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: Yes


2E53B  Technology for the ``development'', ``production'' or ``use'' of 
equipment controlled by 2A53 or 2B53.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Reason for Control: NP
    GTDR: No
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: Yes
    33. In Category 3, ECCN 3A01A is amended by revising the 
Requirements section to read as follows:


3A01A  Electronic devices and components.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Number
    Reason for Control: NS, MT, NP (see Notes)
    GLV: $1,500: 3A01.c; $3,000: 3A01.b.1 to b.3, 3A01.d to 3A01.f; 
$5,000: 3A01.a, 3A01.b.4 to b.7
    GCT: Yes, except 3A01.a.1 and 3A01.e.5 (see Notes)
    GFW: Yes, except 3A01.a.1, 3A01.b.1 and b.3 to b.7, 3A01.c to f
    GNSG: Yes, except Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, or Russia, for 
3A01.e.5 only (see Notes)

    Notes: 1. MT controls apply to 3A01.a.1.

    2. NP controls apply to 3A01.e.5.
* * * * *
    34. In Category 3:
    a. ECCNs 3A41E, 3A42E, 3A45E, and 3A47E are removed;
    b. New ECCNs 3A41B and 3A42B are added immediately following ECCN 
3A22B;
    c. ECCNs 3A43B, 3A44B, 3A46B, 3A48B, 3A49B, 3A50B, and 3A51B are 
revised;
    d. ECCN 3A52E is removed; and
    e. New ECCNs 3A52B, 3A53B, 3A54B, and 3A55B are added immediately 
following ECCN 3A51B, as follows:


3A41B  Capacitors not controlled by 3A01.e.2.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Number
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes

List of Items Controlled

    a. Capacitors with a voltage rating greater than 1.4 kV having all 
of the following characteristics:
    a.1. Energy storage greater than 10 J;
    a.2. Capacitance greater than 0.5 F; and
    a.3. Series inductance less than 50 nH; or
    b. Capacitors with a voltage rating greater than 750 V having both 
of the following characteristics:
    b.1. Capacitance greater than 0.25 F; and
    b.2. Series inductance less than 10 nH.

    Note: The energy storage capacity (E) is determined by the 
formula: E=\1/2\ CV2. The capacitance (C) must be in farads, 
and the voltage (V) in volts for the formula to give an answer in 
joules (J). Normally high-voltage capacitors are measured in 
microfarads or nanofarads.


3A42B  Superconducting solenoidal electromagnets other than those 
described in 3A01.e.3.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Number
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes

List of Items Controlled

    Superconducting solenoidal electromagnets with all of the following 
characteristics:
    a. Capable of creating magnetic fields of more than 2 T (20 
kilogauss);
    b. Having an inner diameter greater than 300 mm (12 in.);
    c. Having a length divided by diameter (L/D) greater than 2; and
    d. Capable of creating a magnetic field uniform to better than 1% 
over the central 50% of the inner volume.

    Note: 3A42B does not control magnets that are specially designed 
for and exported as parts of medical nuclear magnetic resonance 
(NMR) imaging systems. Such parts may be exported in separate 
shipments from different sources, provided that the related export 
control documents clearly specify that the parts are for the medical 
NMR imaging systems that are being exported.


3A43B  Switching devices.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Number
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes

List of Items Controlled

    a. Cold-cathode tubes (including gas krytron tubes and vacuum 
sprytron tubes), whether gas filled or not, operating similarly to a 
spark gap, containing three or more electrodes, and having all of the 
following characteristics:
    a.1. Anode peak voltage rating of 2500 V or more;
    a.2. Anode peak current rating of 100 A or more; and
    a.3. Anode delay time of 10 microseconds or less;
    b. Triggered spark-gaps having an anode delay time of 15 
microseconds or less and rated for a peak current of 500 A or more;
    c. Modules or assemblies with a fast switching function having all 
of the following characteristics:
    c.1. Anode peak voltage rating greater than 2,000 V;
    c.2. Anode peak current rating of 500 A or more; and
    c.3. Turn-on time of 1 s or less.


3A44B  High-speed pulse generators with output voltages greater than 6 
volts into a less than 55-ohm resistive load, and with pulse transition 
times less than 500 picoseconds (defined as the time interval between 
10 percent and 90 percent voltage amplitude).

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Number
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes


3A46B  Firing sets and equivalent high-current pulse generators (for 
detonators controlled by 3A49).

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Number
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes

List of Items Controlled

    a. Explosive detonator firing sets designed to drive multiple 
detonators of the type controlled under ECCN 3A49B;
    b. Modular electrical pulse generators (pulsers) designed for 
portable, mobile, or ruggedized use (including xenon flash-lamp 
drivers) having all the following characteristics:
    b.1. Capable of delivering their energy in less than 15 s;
    b.2. Having an output greater than 100 A;
    b.3. Having a ``risetime'' of less than 10 s into loads of 
less than 40 ohms;

    Technical Note: ``Risetime'' is defined as the time interval 
from 10 percent to 90 percent current amplitude when driving a 
resistive load.

    b.4. Enclosed in a dust-tight enclosure;
    b.5. No dimension greater than 25.4 cm (10 in.);
    b.6. Weight less than 25 kg (55 lb.); and
    b.7. Specified for use over an extended temperature range (-50 
deg.C to 100  deg.C) or specified as suitable for aerospace use.


3A48B  Multistage light gas gun or other high-velocity gun systems 
(coil, electromagnetic, electrothermal, or other advanced systems) 
capable of accelerating projectiles to 2 kilometers per second or 
greater.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Number
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes


3A49B  Detonators and multipoint initiation systems (exploding bridge 
wire, slapper, etc.).

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Number
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes

List of Items Controlled

    a. Electrically driven explosive detonators of the types described 
as ``exploding bridge'' (EB), ``exploding bridgewire'' (EBW), 
``exploding foil,'' or ``slapper'' (see the Technical Note following 
this List for a more detailed description);
    b. Arrangements using single or multiple detonators designed to 
nearly simultaneously initiate an explosive surface (over greater than 
5,000 mm\2\) from a single firing signal (with an initiation timing 
spread over the surface of less than 2.5 s).

    Technical Note: The detonators controlled by this ECCN 3A49B 
utilize a small electrical conductor (bridge, bridgewire, or foil) 
that explosively vaporizes when a fast, high-current electrical 
pulse is passed through it. In nonslapper types, the exploding 
conductor starts a chemical detonation in a contacting high-
explosive material such as PETN (pentaerythritoltetranitrate). In 
slapper detonators, the explosive vaporization of the electrical 
conductor drives a ``flyer'' or ``slapper'' across a gap, and the 
impact of the slapper on an explosive starts a chemical detonation. 
The slapper in some designs is driven by magnetic force. The term 
``exploding foil'' detonator may refer to either an EB or a slapper-
type detonator. Also, the word ``initiator'' is sometimes used in 
place of the word ``detonator.''

    Note: Detonators using only primary explosives, such as lead 
azide, are not controlled by this ECCN 3A49B.


3A50B  Inverters, converters, frequency changers, or generators having 
all of the characteristics described in this entry.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Number
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes

List of Items Controlled

    Inverters, converters, frequency changers, or generators having all 
of the following characteristics:
    a. A multiphase output capable of providing power of 40 W or more;
    b. Capable of operating in the frequency range between 600 and 
2,000 Hz;
    c. Total harmonic distortion below 10 percent; and
    d. Frequency control better than 0.1 percent.

    Note: Frequency changers specially designed or prepared to 
supply ``motor stators'' (see Technical Note) and having the 
characteristics described in 3A50.b and d, together with a total 
harmonic distortion of less than 2 percent and an efficiency of 
greater than 80 percent, require export authorization from the 
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (see 10 CFR Part 110).

    Technical Note: ``Motor stators'' are specially designed or 
prepared ring-shaped stators for high-speed multiphase AC hysteresis 
(or reluctance) motors for synchronous operation within a vacuum in 
the frequency range of 600 Hz to 2,000 Hz, and a power range of 50 
VA to 1,000 VA. The stators consist of multiphase windings on a 
laminated low-loss iron core comprising thin layers typically 2.0 mm 
(.008 in.) thick or less.


3A51B  Mass spectrometers.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Number
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes

List of Items Controlled

    Mass spectrometers capable of measuring ions of 230 atomic mass 
units or greater and having a resolution of better than 2 parts in 230, 
and ion sources therefor, as follows:
    a. Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometers (ICPMS);
    b. Glow discharge mass spectrometers (GDMS);
    c. Thermal ionization mass spectrometers (TIMS);
    d. Electron bombardment mass spectrometers that have a source 
chamber constructed from or lined with or plated with materials 
resistant to UF6;
    e. Molecular beam mass spectrometers that:
    e.1. Have a source chamber constructed from or lined with or plated 
with stainless steel or molybdenum and have a cold trap capable of 
cooling to 193 K (-80  deg.C) or less; or
    e.2. Have a source chamber constructed from or lined with or plated 
with materials resistant to UF6; or
    f. Mass spectrometers equipped with a microfluorination ion source 
designed for use with actinides or actinide fluorides.

    Note: Specially designed or prepared magnetic or quadrupole mass 
spectrometers that have the following characteristics and are 
capable of taking ``on-line'' samples of feed, product, or tails 
from UF6 gas streams require export authorization from the 
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (see 10 CFR part 110):
    a. Unit resolution for mass greater than 320;
    b. Ion sources constructed of or lined with nichrome or monel or 
nickel-plated;
    c. Electron bombardment ionization sources;
    d. Having a collector system suitable for isotopic analysis.


3A52B  Oscilloscopes, transient recorders, and specially designed 
components therefor.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Number
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes

List of Items Controlled

    Oscilloscopes, transient recorders, and specially designed 
components therefor (e.g., plug-in units, external amplifiers, 
preamplifiers, sampling devices, and cathode ray tubes (CRTs)) having 
any of the following characteristics:
    a. Non-modular analog oscilloscopes having a bandwidth of 1 GHz or 
greater;

    Technical Note: Bandwidth as used in 3A52.a is the band of 
frequencies over which the deflection on the CRT does not fall below 
70.7% of that at the maximum point measured with a constant input 
voltage to the oscilloscope amplifier.

    b. Modular analog oscilloscope systems having either of the 
following:
    b.1. Mainframes with a bandwidth of 1 GHz or greater; or
    b.2. Plug-in modules with an individual bandwidth of 4 GHz or 
greater;
    c. Analog sampling oscilloscopes for the analysis of recurring 
phenomena with an effective bandwidth greater than 4 GHz;
    d. Digital oscilloscopes and transient recorders using analog-to-
digital conversion techniques capable of storing transients by 
sequentially sampling one-shot input signals at successive intervals of 
less than 1 nanosecond (greater than 1 giga-sample per second), 
digitizing to 8 bits or greater resolution, and storing 256 or more 
samples.


3A53B  High-voltage direct current power supplies capable of 
continuously producing, over a time period of 8 hours, 20,000 V or 
greater with a current output of 1 amp or greater and with a current or 
voltage regulation better than 0.1 percent.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes


3A54B  Direct current high-power supplies capable of continuously 
producing, over a time period of 8 hours, 100 V or greater with a 
current output of 500 amps or greater and with a current or voltage 
regulation better than 0.1 percent.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes


3A55B  Flash x-ray generators and electron accelerators not controlled 
by 3A01.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Number; $ value for parts and accessories
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes

List of Items Controlled

    Flash x-ray generators and pulsed electron accelerators with a peak 
energy of 500 keV or greater, as follows, except accelerators that are 
component parts of devices designed for purposes other than electron 
beam or x-ray radiation (electron microscopy), and those designed for 
medical purposes:
    a. Having an accelerator peak electron energy of 500 keV or 
greater, but less than 25 MeV (million electron volts), and with a 
figure of merit (K) of 0.25 or greater:
    a.1. Where K is defined as: K = 1.7  x  10\3\ V2.65 Q;
    a.2. Where V is the peak electron energy in million electron volts; 
and
    a.3. Where Q is:
    a.3.a. The total accelerated charge in coulombs, if the accelerator 
beam pulse duration is less than or equal to 1 microsecond;
    a.3.b. The maximum accelerated charge in 1 microsecond, if the 
accelerator beam pulse duration is greater than 1 microsecond;

    Note: Q equals the integral of ``i'' with respect to ``t'', over 
the lesser of 1 microsecond or the time duration of the beam pulse 
(Q=(dt), where ``i'' is beam current in amperes and ``t'' 
is time in seconds.

    b. Having an accelerator peak electron energy of 25 MeV or greater 
and a peak power greater than 50 MW.

    Note: Peak power = (peak potential in volts)  x  (peak beam 
current in amperes).

    Technical Notes: 1. Time duration of beam pulse: In machines 
based on microwave accelerating cavities, the time duration of the 
beam pulse is the lesser of 1 microsecond or the duration of the 
bunched beam packet resulting from one microwave modulator pulse.
    2. Peak beam current: In machines based on microwave 
accelerating cavities, the peak beam current is the average current 
in the time duration of a bunched beam packet.
    3. The formula for ``K'' can be expressed as a table that shows 
the accelerated charge ``Q'', which is related to a specific energy 
``V'' for K = 0.25. Any device for which ``Q'' exceeds the value in 
the table is subject to control under this ECCN 3A55B. 

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        V (MeV)                            Q (coulomb)  
------------------------------------------------------------------------
0.50....................................................    920.0 x 10-6
0.75....................................................    320.0 x 10-6
1.0.....................................................    150.0 x 10-6
3.0.....................................................      8.0 x 10-6
5.0.....................................................      2.0 x 10-6
8.0.....................................................      0.6 x 10-6
10.0....................................................      0.3 x 10-6
15.0....................................................      0.1 x 10-6
20.0....................................................     0.05 x 10-6
25.0....................................................     0.03 x 10-6
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    35. In Category 3, ECCN 3D01A is revised to read as follows:


3D01A  ``Software'' specially designed for the ``development'' or 
``production'' of equipment controlled by 3A01.b to 3A01.f, 3A02, and 
3B01.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NS, NP (see Note)
    GTDR: Yes, except 3A01.e.5 (see Note)
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: Yes, except Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, or Russia, for 
``software'' for 3A01.e.5 only (see Note)

    Note: NP controls apply to ``software'' for the ``development'' 
or ``production'' of items controlled by 3A01.e.5.

    36. In Category 3, ECCN 3D51B is removed.
    37. In Category 3, ECCN 3E01A is revised to read as follows:


3E01A  Technology according to the General Technology Note for the 
``development'' or ``production'' of equipment or materials controlled 
by 3A01, 3A02, 3B01, 3C01, 3C02, 3C03, or 3C04.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: NS, MT, and NP (see Notes)
    GTDR: Yes, except MT and NP
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: Yes, except Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, or Russia, for 
technology for 3A01.e.5 only (see Notes)

    Notes: 1. MT controls apply to technology specially designed for 
the ``development'' or ``production'' of items described in 
3A01.a.1.
     2. NP controls apply to technology specially designed for the 
``development'' or ``production'' of items described in 3A01.e.5.
     3. 3E01 does not control technology for the ``development'' or 
``production'' of:
    a. Microwave transistors operating at frequencies below 31 GHz;
    b. Integrated circuits controlled by 3A01.a.3 to a.11, having 
both of the following characteristics:
    1. Using technology of one micrometer or more; and
    2. Not incorporating multi-layer structures.
    N.B.: This Note 3 does not preclude the export of multilayer 
technology for devices incorporating a maximum of two metal layers 
and two polysilicon layers.

    38. In Category 3, new ECCNs 3E40B and 3E41B are added immediately 
following ECCN 3E22B to read as follows:


3E40B  Technology for the ``development'', ``production'', or ``use'' 
of items controlled by 3A41, 3A42, 3A43, 3A44, 3A46, 3A48, 3A49, 3A50, 
3A51, 3A52, 3A53, 3A54, or 3A55.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Reason for Control: NP
    GTDR: No
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: Yes


3E41B  Technology for the ``use'' of flash discharge type X-ray 
systems, including tubes, controlled by 3A01.e.5.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Reason for Control: NP
    GTDR: No
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: Yes
    39. In Category 3, ECCN 3E51B is removed.
    40. In Category 4, ECCNs 4D01A and 4D02A are revised to read as 
follows:


4D01A  ``Software'' specially designed or modified for the 
``development'', ``production'' or ``use'' of equipment or materials 
controlled by 4A01, 4A02, 4A03, 4A04, 4B01, 4B02, 4B03, or 4C01 or 
``software'' controlled by 4D01, 4D02, or 4D03.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason For Control: NS, MT, FP (see Notes)
    GTDR: Yes, except MT and FP, and except ``software'' for 
supercomputers as defined in Sec. 776.11(a) (no supercomputer 
restriction for Japan); see Notes
    GTDU: No

    Notes: 1. MT controls apply to ``software'' specially designed 
or modified for the ``development,'' ``production'' or ``use'' of 
equipment controlled for MT by 4A01, 4A02, and 4A03.
    2. FP controls apply to all destinations except Australia, 
Japan, New Zealand and members of NATO, for ``software'' specially 
designed or modified for the ``development'', ``production'', or 
``use'' of computers for computerized fingerprint equipment.
    3. FP controls apply to all destinations, except Japan, for 
``software'' specially designed or modified for the ``development'', 
``production'', or ``use'' of supercomputers (see Sec. 776.11 of 
this subchapter).


4D02A  ``Software'' specially designed or modified to support 
``technology'' controlled by 4E01 or 4E02.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason For Control: NS, MT, FP (see Notes)
    GTDR: Yes, except MT and FP, and except ``software'' specially 
designed or modified to support technology for supercomputers as 
defined in Sec. 776.11(a) (no supercomputer restriction for Japan); see 
Notes
    GTDU: No

    Notes: 1. MT controls apply to ``software'' specially designed 
or modified to support technology for the ``development,'' 
``production'' or ``use'' of equipment controlled for MT by 4A01, 
4A02 and 4A03.
    2. FP controls apply to all destinations, except Japan, for 
``software'' specially designed or modified to support technology 
for the ``development'', ``production'', or ``use'' of 
supercomputers (see Sec. 776.11 of this subchapter).

    41. In Category 4, ECCN 4E01A is revised to read as follows:


4E01A  Technology, according to the General Technology Note, for the 
``development'', ``production'', or ``use'' of equipment or materials 
controlled by 4A01, 4A02, 4A03, 4A04, 4B01, 4B02, 4B03, or 4C01 or 
``software'' controlled by 4D01, 4D02, or 4D03.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Reason for Control: NS, MT, FP (see Notes)
    GTDR: Yes, except MT and FP, and except technology for 
supercomputers as defined in Sec. 776.11(a) (no supercomputer 
restriction for Japan); see Notes
    GTDU: No

    Notes: 1. MT controls apply to certain items controlled by 4A01, 
4A02, 4A03, 4D01, or 4D02. See Reason for Control paragraphs in 
these entries to determine which items are subject to MT controls.
    2. FP controls apply, for all destinations except Australia, 
Japan, New Zealand, and members of NATO, to technology for the 
``development'', ``production'', or ``use'' of computers controlled 
by 4A03 for computerized fingerprint equipment.
    3. FP controls apply to all destinations, except Japan, for 
technology for the ``development'', ``production'', or ``use'' of 
supercomputers (see Sec. 776.11 of this subchapter).

    42. In Category 6, ECCNs 6A02A and 6A03A are amended by revising 
the Requirements section of each ECCN and the Related ECCNs paragraph 
that follows ECCN 6A03A is revised to read as follows:


6A02A  Optical Sensors.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Number; $ value for parts and accessories
    Reason for Control: NS, FP, and MT (see Notes)
    GLV: $3,000, except $0 for 6A01.a.1, a.2, a.3, and c
    GCT: Yes, except MT and FP (see Notes)
    GFW: No

    Notes:
    1. FP controls for regional stability apply to items controlled 
by 6A02.a.1, a.2, a.3, and c (see Sec. 776.16(b) of this 
subchapter).
    2. FP controls for human rights apply to all destinations except 
Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and members of NATO for police-model 
infrared viewers controlled by 6A02.c (see Sec. 776.14 of this 
subchapter).
    3. MT controls apply to optical detectors described in 6A02.a.1, 
a.3, and a.4 that are specially designed or rated as electromagnetic 
(including ``laser'') and ionized-particle radiation resistant.
* * * * *
Related ECCNs: * * *


6A03A  Cameras.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Number
    Reason for Control: NS, FP, and NP (see Notes)
    GLV: $1,500, except $0 for 6A03.a.2 through a.5 and b.1
    GCT: Yes, except FP and NP (see Notes)
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes, except Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, or Russia, for NP only 
(see Note)

    Notes: 1. FP controls for regional stability apply to items 
controlled in 6A03.b.3 and b.4.

    2. NP controls apply to items described in 6A03.a.2, a.3, a.4, 
a.5, or b.1.
* * * * *
Related ECCNs: See 6A43B for NP controls on cameras and components 
not controlled by 6A03A.


    43. In Category 6, ECCN 6A05A is amended by revising the 
Requirements section and a Related ECCNs paragraph is added immediately 
following ECCN 6A05A to read as follows:


6A05A  ``Lasers'', components and optical equipment, as follows.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Number; $ value for parts and accessories
    Reason for Control: NS, NP (see Note)
    GLV: $0 for NP items (see Note); $3,000 for all other items
    GCT: Yes, except NP (see Note)
    GFW: Yes, except NP (see Note), for items in Advisory Notes 5.3 and 
5.4
    GNSG: Yes, except Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, or Russia, for NP only 
(see Note)
    Note: NP controls apply to lasers described in 6A05.a.1.c, 
a.2.a, a.4.c, a.6 (argon ion lasers only), a.7.b, c.1.b, c.2.c.2, 
c.2.c.3, c.2.d.2, and d.2.c.
* * * * *
Related ECCNs: See 6A50B for NP controls on lasers, laser 
amplifiers, and oscillators not controlled by 6A05A.


    44. In Category 6, ECCN 6A42B is removed, ECCNs 6A43B and 6A44B are 
revised, and a new ECCN 6A50B is added immediately following ECCN 6A44B 
to read as follows:


6A43B  Cameras and components not controlled by ECCN 6A03A.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Number; $ value for parts and accessories
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes

List of Items Controlled

    a. Mechanical rotating mirror cameras having recording rates or 
writing speeds, as follows:
    a.1. Mechanical framing cameras with recording rates greater than 
225,000 frames per second;
    a.2. Streak cameras with writing speeds greater than 0.5 mm per 
microsecond;
    a.3. Parts for cameras described in 6A43.a.1 and a.2, including 
synchronizing electronics specially designed for this purpose and 
specially designed rotor assemblies (including turbines, mirrors, and 
bearings);
    b. Electronic streak and framing cameras and tubes, as follows:
    b.1. Electronic streak cameras capable of 50 ns or less time 
resolution and streak tubes therefor;
    b.2. Electronic (or electrically shuttered) framing cameras capable 
of 50 ns or less frame exposure time;
    b.3. Framing tubes and solid state imaging devices for use with 
cameras described in 6A43.b.2, as follows:
    b.3.a. Proximity focused image intensifier tubes having a 
photocathode deposited on a transparent conductive coating to decrease 
photocathode sheet resistance;
    b.3.b. Gated silicon intensifier target (SIT) vidicon tubes, where 
a fast system allows gating the photoelectrons from the photocathode 
before they impinge on the SIT plate;
    b.3.c. Kerr or pockel cell electro-optical shuttering; or
    b.3.d. Other framing tubes and solid-state imaging devices having a 
fast-image gating time of less than 50 ns specially designed for 
cameras controlled by 6A43.b.2;
    c. Television cameras specially designed or rated as radiation-
hardened to withstand greater than 5 x 104 grays (Si) without 
operational degradation and specially designed lenses used therein.


6A44B  Photomultiplier tubes.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Number
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes

List of Items Controlled

    Photomultiplier tubes having the following characteristics:
    a. An anode pulse rise time of less than 1 ns; and
    b. A photocathode area of greater than 20 cm2.


6A50B  Lasers, laser amplifiers, and oscillators.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: Number; $ value for parts and accessories
    Reason for Control: NP
    GLV: $0
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: Yes

List of Items Controlled

    a. Argon ion lasers with greater than 40 W average output power 
operating at wavelengths between 400 nm and 515 nm;
    b. Neodymium-doped (other than glass) lasers:
    b.1. Having an output wavelength between 1,000 nm and 1,100 nm, 
being pulse-excited and Q-switched with a pulse duration equal to or 
greater than 1 ns, and having a single-transverse mode output having an 
average output power exceeding 40 W;
    b.2. Operating at a wavelength between 1,000 nm and 1,100 nm and 
incorporating frequency doubling giving an output wavelength between 
500 nm and 550 nm with an average power at the doubled frequency (new 
wavelength) of greater than 40 W;
    c. Tunable pulsed dye laser amplifiers and oscillators, except 
single mode oscillators, with an average power output of greater than 
30 W, a repetition rate greater than 1 kHz, a pulse width less than 100 
ns, and a wavelength between 300 nm and 800 nm;
    d. Alexandrite lasers with a bandwidth of 0.005 nm or less, a 
repetition rate of greater than 125 Hz, and an average power output 
greater than 30 W operating at wavelengths between 720 nm to 800 nm;
    e. Pulsed carbon dioxide lasers with a repetition rate greater than 
250 Hz, an average power output of greater than 500 W, and a pulse of 
less than 200 ns operating at wavelengths between 9,000 nm and 11,000 
nm;

    Note: 6A50.e does not control the higher power (typically 1 kW 
to 5 kW) industrial CO2 lasers used in applications such as 
cutting and welding, since such lasers are either continuous wave or 
are pulsed with a pulse width of more than 200 ns.

    f. Para-hydrogen Raman shifters designed to operate at 16 
m output wavelength and at a repetition rate greater than 250 
Hz.
    45. In Category 6, ECCNs 6E01A and 6E02A and the Related ECCNs 
paragraphs following ECCNs 6E01A and 6E02A are revised to read as 
follows:


6E01A  Technology according to the General Technology Note for the 
``development'' of equipment, materials or ``software'' controlled by 
6A01, 6A02, 6A03, 6A04, 6A05, 6A06, 6A07, 6A08, 6B04, 6B05, 6B07, 6B08, 
6C02, 6C04, 6C05, 6D01, 6D02, or 6D03.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Reason for Control: NS, MT, NP, and FP (see Notes)
    GTDR: Yes, except MT, NP, and FP (see Notes)
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: Yes, except Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, or Russia, for NP only 
(see Notes)

    Notes:
    1. MT controls apply to technology for the ``development'' of 
equipment controlled by 6A02.a.1, a.3, or a.4, 6A07.b or c, or 6A08. 
MT controls on technology for 6A08 equipment apply only when the 
equipment is designed for airborne applications and is usable in the 
systems described in Sec. 778.7(a) of this subchapter.
    2. FP controls for regional stability apply to technology for 
the ``development'' of items controlled by 6A02.a.1, a.2, a.3, or c 
(see Sec. 776.16(b) of this subchapter).
    3. FP controls for human rights apply to all destinations except 
Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and members of NATO for technology 
for the ``development'' of police-model infrared viewers controlled 
by 6A02.c (see Sec. 776.14 of this subchapter).
    4. NP controls apply to technology for the ``development'' of 
equipment controlled by 6A03.a.2, a.3, a.4, a.5, or b.1 or 
6A05.a.1.c., a.2.a, a.4.c, a.6 (argon ion lasers only), a.7.b, 
c.1.b, c.2.c.2, c.2.c.3, c.2.d.2, or d.2.c.

Related ECCNs: See 6E21B for MT controls on technology for the 
``development'' of equipment controlled by 6A22, 6A28, 6A29, or 
6A30. See 6E40B for NP controls on technology for the ``use'' of 
cameras or lasers controlled by 6A03 or 6A05, respectively. See 
6E41B for NP controls on technology for the ``development'', 
``production'', or ``use'' of cameras or lasers controlled by 6A43 
or 6A50, respectively.


6E02A  Technology according to the General Technology Note for the 
``production'' of equipment or materials controlled by 6A01, 6A02, 
6A03, 6A04, 6A05, 6A06, 6A07, 6A08, 6B04, 6B05, 6B07, 6B08, 6C02, 6C04, 
or 6C05.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Reason for Control: NS, MT, NP, and FP (see Notes)
    GTDR: Yes, except MT, NP, and FP (see Notes)
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: Yes, except Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, or Russia, for NP only 
(see Notes)

    Notes:
    1. MT controls apply to technology for the ``production'' of 
equipment controlled by 6A02.a.1, a.3, or a.4, 6A07.b or c, or 6A08. 
MT controls on technology for 6A08 equipment apply only when the 
equipment is designed for airborne applications and is usable in the 
systems described in Sec. 778.7(a) of this subchapter.
    2. FP controls for regional stability apply to technology for 
the ``production'' of items controlled by 6A02.a.1, a.2, a.3, or c 
(see Sec. 776.16(b) of this subchapter).
    3. FP controls for human rights apply to all destinations except 
Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and members of NATO for technology 
for the ``production'' of police-model infrared viewers controlled 
by 6A02.c (see Sec. 776.14 of this subchapter).
    4. NP controls apply to technology for the ``production'' of 
equipment controlled by 6A03.a.2, a.3, a.4, a.5, or b.1 or 
6A05.a.1.c., a.2.a, a.4.c, a.6 (argon ion lasers only), a.7.b, 
c.1.b, c.2.c.2, c.2.c.3, c.2.d.2, or d.2.c.

Related ECCNs: See 6A22B for MT controls on technology for the 
``production'' of equipment controlled by 6A22, 6A28, 6A29, or 6A30. 
See 6E40B for NP controls on technology for the ``use'' of cameras 
or lasers controlled by 6A03 or 6A05, respectively. See 6E41B for NP 
controls on technology for the ``development'', ``production'', or 
``use'' of cameras or lasers controlled by 6A43 or 6A50, 
respectively.

    46. In Category 6, new ECCNs 6E40B and 6E41B are added immediately 
following ECCN 6E23B to read as follows:


6E40B  Technology for the ``use'' of equipment controlled by 6A03.a.2, 
a.3, a.4, a.5, or b.1 or 6A05.a.1.c., a.2.a, a.4.c, a.6 (argon ion 
lasers only), a.7.b, c.1.b, c.2.c.2, c.2.c.3, c.2.d.2, or d.2.c.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Reason for Control: NP
    GTDR: No
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: Yes


6E41B  Technology for the ``development'', ``production'', or ``use'' 
of equipment controlled by 6A43, 6A44, or 6A50.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Reason for Control: NP
    GTDR: No
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: Yes
    47. In Category 9, ECCN 9B26 is revised to read as follows:


9B26B  Other vibration test equipment.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ Value
    Reason for Control: MT, NP (see Note)
    GLV: $0 for 9B26.a; $3000 for 9B26.b
    GCT: No
    GFW: No
    GNSG: No

    Note: NP controls apply to vibration test equipment and feedback 
or closed loop test equipment described in 9B26.a.

List of Items Controlled

    a. Vibration test equipment using digital control techniques, and 
feedback or closed loop test equipment therefor, capable of vibrating a 
system at 10 g RMS or more between 20 Hz and 2,000 Hz and imparting 
forces of 50 kN (11,250 lbs.) or greater.

    Note: The term ``digital control'' refers to equipment, the 
functions of which are, partly or entirely, automatically controlled 
by stored and digitally coded electrical signals.

    b. Environmental chambers and anechoic chambers:
    b.1. Environmental chambers and anechoic chambers capable of 
simulating the following flight conditions:
    b.1.a. Altitude of 15,000 meters or greater; or
    b.1.b. Temperature of at least minus 50 degrees C to plus 125 
degrees C; and either
    b.1.c. Vibration environments of 10 g RMS or greater between 20 Hz 
and 2,000 Hz imparting forces of 5 kN or greater, for environmental 
chambers; or
    b.1.d. Acoustic environments at an overall sound pressure level of 
140 dB or greater (referenced to 2  x  10-5 N per square meter) or 
with a rated power output of 4 kiloWatts or greater, for anechoic 
chambers.
    48. In Category 9, ECCN 9D24B is revised to read as follows:


9D24B  ``Software'', specially designed or modified for the 
``development'', ``production'', or ``use'' of propulsion systems and 
equipment controlled by 9A21, 9A22, 9A23, 9A24, 9B21, 9B25, 9B26, or 
9B27, and ``software'', n.e.s., specially designed or modified for the 
``use'' of equipment controlled by 9B01, 9B02, 9B03, 9B04, 9B06, or 
9B07.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Unit: $ value
    Reason for Control: MT, NP (see Note)
    GTDR: No
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: No

    Note: NP controls apply to ``software'' for the ``development'', 
``production'', or ``use'' of vibration test equipment and feedback 
or closed loop test equipment controlled by 9B26.a.

    49. In Category 9, ECCN 9E21B is revised to read as follows:


9E21B  Technology for the ``development'', ``production'', or ``use'' 
of equipment controlled by 9A21, 9A22, 9A23, 9A24, 9B21, 9B25, 9B26, or 
9B27, or ``software'' controlled by 9D24, and technology for the 
``use'' of equipment controlled by 9B01, 9B02, 9B03, 9B04, 9B06, or 
9B07.

Requirements

    Validated License Required: QSTVWYZ
    Reason for Control: MT, NP (see Note)
    GTDR: No
    GTDU: No
    GNSG: No

    Note: NP controls apply to technology for the ``development'', 
``production'', or ``use'' of vibration test equipment and feedback 
or closed loop test equipment controlled by 9B26.a.


Supplement No. 3 to Sec. 799.1  [Amended]

    50. Supplement No. 3 to Sec. 799.1 (Definitions) is amended by 
adding the following definitions in alphabetical order to read as 
follows:


Supplement No. 3 to Sec. 799.1  Definitions

* * * * *
    Part program (Cat. 2)--An ordered set of instructions that is in 
a language and in a format required to cause operations to be 
effected under automatic control and that is either written in the 
form of a machine program on an input medium or prepared as input 
data for processing in a computer to obtain a machine program (Ref. 
ISO 2806-1980).
* * * * *
    Positioning accuracy (Cat. 2)--The positioning accuracy of 
``numerically controlled'' machine tools is to be determined and 
presented in accordance with ISO/DIS 230/2, paragraph 2.13, in 
conjunction with the requirements below:
    a. Test conditions (paragraph 3):
    1. For 12 hours before and during measurements, the machine tool 
and accuracy measuring equipment will be kept at the same ambient 
temperature. During the pre-measurement time the slides of the 
machine will be continuously cycled in the same manner that the 
accuracy measurements will be taken;
    2. The machine shall be equipped with any mechanical, 
electronic, or software compensation to be exported with the 
machine;
    3. Accuracy of measuring equipment for the measurements shall be 
at least four times more accurate than the expected machine tool 
accuracy;
    4. Power supply for slide drives shall be as follows:
    a. Line voltage variation shall exceed 10% of 
nominal rated voltage;
    b. Frequency variation shall not exceed 2 Hz of 
normal frequency;
    c. Lineouts or interrupted service are not permitted.
    b. Test program (paragraph 4):
    1. Feed rate (velocity of slides) during measurement shall be 
the rapid traverse rate;

    Note: In case of machine tools that generate optical quality 
surfaces, the feedrate shall be equal to or less than 50 mm per 
minute.

    2. Measurements shall be made in an incremental manner from one 
limit of the axis travel to the other without returning to the 
starting position for each move to the target position;
    3. Axes not being measured shall be retained at mid travel 
during test of an axis.
    c. Presentation of test results (paragraph 2): The results of 
the measurement must include:
    1. Position accuracy (A); and
    2. The mean reversal error (B).
* * * * *
    Sensors (Cat. 6)--Detectors of a physical phenomenon, the output of 
which (after conversion into a signal that can be interpreted by a 
controller) is able to generate ``programs'' or modify programmed 
instructions or numerical program data. This includes ``sensors'' with 
machine vision, infrared imaging, acoustical imaging, tactile feel, 
inertial position measuring, optical or acoustic ranging or force or 
torque measuring capabilities.
* * * * *


Supplement No. 1 to Sec. 799.2  [Amended]

    51. Supplement No. 1 to Sec. 799.2 (Interpretations) is amended by 
removing and reserving Interpretation 1.

    Dated: February 25, 1994.
Iain S. Baird,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Export Administration.
[FR Doc. 94-4875 Filed 3-3-94; 1:32 pm]
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