UPDATE 2009 SESSIONS AND ACTIVITIES Subject to Change

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1 Plenaries: UPDATE 2009 SESSIONS AND ACTIVITIES Subject to Change Wednesday, September 30 Opening Remarks Interagency Panel Deputy Under Secretary Daniel O. Hill Facilitating Secure Trade Deputy Assistant Secretary Matthew S. Borman Anthony Aldwell, Deputy Director, Defense Technology Security Administration Ann Ganzer, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Threat Reduction, Export Controls and Negotiation, State Robert S. Kovac, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Political- Military Affairs, State Anatoli Welihoskiy, Department of Energy The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), along with its partner export control participating agencies, takes seriously its critical national security responsibility. In addition to the timely and rigorous review of license applications, an effective export control system requires a combination of domestic and international activities to educate parties on their export control responsibilities, proactive compliance efforts and the conduct of enforcement investigations. BIS, with the support of many other agencies, is committed to protecting U.S. national security, foreign policy and economic interests while at the same time facilitating secure trade. Thursday, October 1 Export Enforcement Keynote Deputy Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement Kevin Delli-Colli will highlight important enforcement activities in FY 2009 and provide an outlook on future initiatives. A panel of Export Enforcement management will discuss significant cases, penalties, mitigating factors, and voluntary disclosures. Keynote Address Kevin Delli-Colli, Acting Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement Enforcement Panel Glenn Krizay, Director, Office of Enforcement Analysis Thomas Madigan, Director, Office of Export Enforcement Ned Weant, Director, Office of Antiboycott Compliance Export Compliance Interagency Panel Representatives of BIS s Offices of Exporter Services, Export Enforcement and Technology Evaluation, the Census Bureau s Foreign Trade Division, the Treasury Department s Office of 1

2 Foreign Assets Controls and the State Department s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls will discuss the agencies perspectives, tools to facilitate compliance, and measures to enhance verifiability of compliance. Thomas Andrukonis, Director, Export Management and Compliance Division, BIS Daniel J. Buzby, Acting Director, Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance, State Robert Luzzi, Assistant Director for Investigations, Export Enforcement, BIS Gerard Horner, Office of Technology Evaluation, BIS Dale C. Kelly, Assistant Division Chief, Data Collection, Foreign Trade Division, Census Michael Geffroy, Assistant Director for Enforcement, OFAC Breakout Sessions: Wednesday, September 30-Thursday, October 1 1. Release of Technology The transfer of technology is an increasingly prevalent segment of international trade. This interagency panel, representing the Departments of Commerce, Defense and State, and Energy, will discuss the national security and foreign policy issues raised by technology exports from their agencies perspectives. Brian Baker, Director, Deemed Exports and Electronics Division, BIS Edward Cushen, Engineer, Deemed Exports and Electronics Division, BIS Michael Laychak, Defense Technology Security Administration, Defense Edward Fox, Argonne National Laboratory, Energy Gregory Tarr, Senior Science Advisor, Office of Conventional Arms Threat Reduction, State Juan Santos, International Security and Nonproliferation, State 2. Commerce/State Jurisdictional Issues Commerce controls dual-use commercial items on the Commerce Control List, while State controls military items on the U.S. Munitions List. Frequently, the issue of export control jurisdiction for an item can require significant deliberation. Commerce and State representatives will shed light on recent jurisdictional questions and their potential impact on export licensing. Gene Christiansen, Office of National Security and Technology Transfer Controls Charles Shotwell, Director, Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy, State Ken Peoples, Licensing Directorate, Defense Technology Security Administration 3. Voluntary Self Disclosures BIS strongly encourages that companies disclose information when they believe they may have violated the Export Administration Regulations. These voluntary self-disclosures are a mitigating factor in determining what administrative sanctions may be applied. BIS representatives will explain the requirements for such disclosures and the measures that can be taken under Part 764 of the EAR after a disclosure is made. A representative from the State Department s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls will discuss State s VSD program. 2

3 Bernard Krizter, Director, Office of Exporter Services Thomas Madigan, Director, Office of Export Enforcement Jae Shin, Chief, Enforcement Division, Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance Michael Geffroy, Assistant Director for Enforcement, OFAC 4. Mandatory Automated Export System Representatives of the Bureau of the Census will discuss the filing requirements of the Automated Export System (AES). They will explain the electronic export information (EEI) that must be filed for exports of physical goods. Routed transactions and the roles and responsibilities of the U.S. principal party in interest, foreign principle party in interest and agent also will be covered. Omari Wooden, Ombudsmen, Foreign Trade Division, Bureau of the Census 5. International Perspectives on Export Controls Several representatives of foreign governments will present information on their countries export control regulations, policies, and practices. (May involve representatives of The Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Canada) Patricia Muldonian, Office of National Security and Technology Transfer Controls, BIS Egon Svensson, Director of Research, Swedish Inspectorate of Strategic Products, Sweden Juergen Boehler, Head of Section, Federal Department of Economic Affairs, State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, Switzerland George W. Bontenbal, Directorate-General for Foreign Economic Relations, The Netherlands 6. Supply Chain Security The dual-use export control system is evolving from a list-based to an end-user based system that is highly dependent on a range of compliance activities. This session will cover how the agencies are working on programs and policies to facilitate international supply chain security. The speakers will discuss the synergies between strong internal control programs, export compliance documentation, and customs clearance. Bernard Kritzer, Director, Office of Exporter Services John Sonderman, Assistant Director for Operations, Export Enforcement Bradd Skinner, Customs and Border Protection 7. Everyday Trade From Export Assistance to Trade Opportunities The Department of Commerce offers a wide variety of hidden services to the everyday exporter. Senior officials from the DOC s International Trade Administration will provide insight into their respective division and overall collaboration in aiding U.S. companies enter and explore the exporting process. They will cover services such as direct consultation to U.S. businesses in developing international strategies, actual facilitation of the export process, and their role in ensuring fair trade practices. These services result in helping potential and existing exporters overcome barriers to export success. Patricia Sefcik, Executive Director, Trade Promotion and Outreach 3

4 Susan Lusi, Manager, Trade Information Center Skip Jones, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Market Access and Compliance Anne Grey, Director, National Field of Domestic Operations 8. Government Accountability Office: Investigation on Export Controls On June 4, 2009, the GAO reported in testimony to the Congress about its proactive testing and special investigation on export controls. In this session, the Assistant Director of Forensic Audits and Special Investigations for GAO will describe it s testing and investigation indicating vulnerabilities for exports of dual-use and military technology. Matthew Harris, Assistant Director for Investigations, GAO 9. Export Embargoes and Sanctions Programs Specialists from BIS, the State Department s Office of Terrorism, Finance and Economic Sanctions Policy, and the Treasury Department s Office of Foreign Assets Control will provide insight into BIS and OFAC s export control requirements for embargoed and sanctioned entities and destinations. In addition, OFAC will address its administration of trade sanctions programs based on U.S. foreign policy and national security goals against foreign countries and regimes, terrorists and international narcotics traffickers. Joan Roberts, Director, Foreign Policy Controls Division Jodi Kouts, Assistant Director, Licensing, OFAC Aydin M. Akgun, Program Manager, TSRA Licensing Program, OFAC Kerry McCormack, Acting Director, Office of Terrorism, Finance & Economic Sanctions, State Athony Christino, Foreign Policy Controls Division 10. Status Export Control Initiatives BIS s Regulatory Policy Division will provide an update on initiatives undertaken last year to ensure that export control policies and practices support national security while facilitating U.S. economic and technological leadership. Hillary Hess, Director, Regulatory Policy Division William Arvin, Regulatory Policy Division Sharron Cook, Regulatory Policy Division Timothy Mooney, Regulatory Policy Division 11. Export Control Officer Country Briefings This session will present a panel discussion featuring the Export Control Officers (ECOs) stationed in China, Hong Kong, India, Russia and the United Arab Emirates. Each ECO will provide a review of their country, highlights of commercial visits and unique aspects of doing business within the country (i.e., China and MOFCOM). The session will introduce exporters to the specific ECO serving as the primary contact for the region and export control issues. Todd Willis, Assistant Director, Office of Enforcement Analysis 4

5 Jeannette Chu, Beijing ECO Phillip Ankel, Hong Kong ECO Paul Cushman, Export Enforcement (New Delhi) Donald Pearce, Export Enforcement (Moscow) Nasir Khan, Abu Dhabi ECO Special Sessions and Activities: Wednesday, September 30-Friday, October 2 BIS Online Services Farragut/Lafayette Learn about online services and information provided through the BIS Web Site. The staff of BIS s Office of the Chief Information Officer will provide interactive demonstrations of the SNAP-R online application system as well as user group sign-up and hands-on training. You also will be able to access the BIS Online Training Room where you can view a series of introductory training modules and past BIS Webinars such as Reexport Controls, SNAP-R and Intermediate Deemed Exports. Internet Café and Meeting Space Wilson & Roosevelt An internet café will be open to provide internet access and a place to gather for one-on-one meetings or consult with colleagues. U.S. Government Exhibitors Cabin John & Arlington U.S. Government exhibitors will be on hand Wednesday, September 30 and Thursday October 1 to present the services they offer to assist in your various export control responsibilities. U.S. Government Exhibits will include Bureau of Industry and Security s Outreach and Educational Services and Treaty Compliance Divisions, International Trade Administration, Bureau of the Census, and Immigration & Customs Enforcement. Friday, October 2 (One Day Only) Export Compliance Workshop This workshop is intended to help companies create or design an export compliance program. It will focus on export management best practices to reduce risk of export violations under the EAR. Agenda topics will include: how to develop or enhance your compliance program; foundations of an effective compliance program; how to develop a compliance manual. This seminar includes group discussion, exercises and compliance peer networking. Thomas Andrukonis, Director, Export Management and Compliance Division Orestes Theocharides, Export Compliance Specialist, Export Management and Compliance Division Encryption Workshop This session will provide an advanced level discussion of the encryption provisions of the Export Administration Regulations. Issues to be discussed include ancillary cryptography, selfclassification of encryption items, review procedures, and application of "restricted" (740.17(b)(2)) 5

6 and "mass market" criteria. The presenters will include the Information Technology Controls Division Director and Senior Licensing Officers. C. Randall Pratt, Director, Information Technology Controls Division Michael Pender, Information Technology Controls Division Judith Currie, Information Technology Controls Division Exhibitors Trade Show: Exhibit Hall will be open only on Friday, October 2 from 7:30am-3:30pm to provide ample opportunity to speak with industry and government service providers. Please note that industry exhibits will not be present during the first two days of the conference. Over thirty private sector and U.S. Government exhibitors will be on hand to present the services they offer to assist in your various export control responsibilities. Such services include global logistics management, compliance strategies, and education and counseling on international trade management and regulations. Roundtable Discussions A full day of specific topic roundtables will give you the opportunity to meet and network with officials of BIS and other agencies and your export control peers in an informal setting. There will be four (4) one-hour sessions throughout the day from 9:00am-10:00am; 10:30am-11:30am; 1:00pm-2:00pm; and 2:30pm-3:30pm. You may participate in all sessions, but to provide sufficient opportunities for all you are required to select a different table for each session. There will be program material to identify the topic of discussions and facilitator for each table. The tables will be numbered and this event will be on a first come, first served basis. 6