The BIS is looking for feedback on export controls, however, this is
for foreign products. It does affect US makers of cryptography
products if their products are re-packaged by a foreign entity.
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http://www.gpo.gov/bis/fedreg/ear_fedreg.html#74fr413
01/06/09
74 FR 413
Request for Public Comment on Foreign Produced Encryption Items That
are made from U.S.-origin Encryption technology or software
To determine the appropriate extent and scope of U.S. export controls
on foreign products that are direct products of U.S. origin encryption
technology or software, BIS is considering making subject to the
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) all foreign items that would
be controlled for Encryption Items (“EI”) reasons under the EAR (i.e.,
that would be classified under ECCN 5A002 or 5D002) if they are the
direct product of U.S.-origin ECCN 5E002 technology or ECCN 5D002
software. BIS is seeking information regarding the impact this change
would have on both U.S. exporters of encryption technology and
software and foreign manufacturers of products that are derived in
part or whole from U.S.-origin encryption technology or software.
Comments are due March 9, 2009.
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