5.5. Knowledge Check

A researcher wants to share technical data with a collaborator. The ECCN of the technology to be shared is 1E001 because it is “development” technology associated with 1A002 commodities. What are the Reasons for Control for this specific 1E001 technology? (Hint: You’ll need to look up the ECCN in the Commerce Control List under 15 CFR Part 744, Supplement No. 1)

A researcher wants to share technical data with a collaborator in Spain. The ECCN of the technology to be shared is 8E001, which has NS1 and AT1 as the reasons for control. Which part of the EAR do you need to check to determine if a license is needed for items controlled under that ECCN?

Your institution is exploring a draft sponsored research agreement with Harbin Engineering University in China. You conducted restricted party screening and see that Harbin Engineering University is on the BIS Entity List for “for all items subject to the EAR” and “presumption of denial” is stated in the license review policy. What does this mean in practice?

Is the following True or False?

Your institution will need a Company Identification Number (CIN) before being able to use SNAP-R to apply for a BIS license.

Is the following True or False?

If you are confident that BIS will approve a license application because they have approved a similar one in the past, your institution can proceed with the export while the license application is pending.