General Information on Export Controls:

Export* controls may impose access, dissemination, and participation restrictions on information and tangible items; exports* can include both the shipment of materials to another country and/or the disclosure of controlled information to foreign nationals* who are here. Export* controls may be promulgated by several federal agencies, including the U.S. State Department, Commerce Department and Treasury Department (See Laws and Regulations). The use and dissemination of information at UC is also governed by UC's Data Protection Policy. This needs to be reviewed and followed as well as all applicable laws and regulations. Links can be found on UC's Compliance Page for current policies regarding export controls.

The conduct and results of fundamental research* are generally excluded from federal deemed export* controls - i.e., disclosure of information to foreign nationals* on U.S.* soil - in accordance with National Security Decision Directive 189. (Information on NSDD 189 can be found here, or here.)

UC relies on proper documentation in order to make use of exclusions and exemptions from licensing requirements. Recordkeeping is important if you are involved in research efforts where it may be necessary to:

•  ship research articles outside the U.S. or
•  share export-controlled information provided by third parties, such as vendors, subcontractors, or government collaborators

A Decision Tree is available to assist in determining the applicability of these regulations in the case of shipments outside U.S.* borders. Generally, the questions to ask when shipping something beyond U.S.* borders include:

• WHAT is being sent, and
• WHERE AND TO WHOM it is going.

There are significant civil and criminal penalties for violations of these regulations.

To fully explore the information section of this website, visit all the links below. All sections will return you to this page.

• Exporting Goods and Services
• Working with Foreign Nationals
• Travel Abroad
• Countries and Persons of Concern
• Items subject to Export Regulations
• Applicable regulations
• Civil and Criminal Penalties
• Glossary of Export Related Terms
• Fundamental Research
• UC's Data Protection Policy
• PowerPoint Presentation on ITAR

For Help at anytime, contact the Export Control Team at (513) 558-ISEC or via e-mail at InfoSec@uc.edu

Throughout the Export Controls section of the website, whenever you see a *, hover over it for a brief definition of the term. Click on the asterix to be taken to the full definition on the glossary page. The Glossary page also includes lnks to applicable regulations and additional information and links.