“Export control” spans multiple US government agencies which implement different laws and have varying goals, as listed below.
Law |
Agency |
Regulations |
Goals |
---|---|---|---|
Arms Export Control Act |
State Department |
Avoid enabling military capability which could be used against us |
|
Export Administration Act |
Commerce Department |
National security, foreign policy, and economic objectives |
|
Trading With the Enemy Act |
Treasury Department |
National security, foreign policy |
|
Energy Reorganization Act |
Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
Nuclear reactor and materials safety |
|
Atomic Energy Act |
Energy Department |
Control assistance to foreign nuclear activities |
|
Executive Order 12829 |
Department of Defense |
Safeguard classified information released to contractors, licensees, and grantees of the US Government. |
Need help?
Contact the MIT Export Control Compliance Team at exportcontrolhelp@mit.edu, or by phone at 617-253-2762 (Janet Johnston).