Commerce Department, Industry and Security Bureau
Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security On September 11, 2019, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Florida, Tyler James Sumlin (“Sumlin”) ( printed page 46141) was convicted of violating 18 U.S.C. 554(a) . Specifically, Sumlin was convicted of attempting to smuggle from the United States to Mexico firearms, namely silencers, a short barreled rifle, and a destructive device. As a result of his conviction, the Court sentenced Sumlin to five years of probation, $100 assessment and $150 criminal fine. Pursuant to Section 1760(e) of the Export Control Reform Act (“ECRA”), [ 1 ] the export privileges of any person who has been convicted of certain offenses, including, but not limited to, 18 U.S.C. 554 , may be denied for a period of up to ten (10) years from the date of his/her conviction. 50 U.S.C. 4819(e) . In addition, any Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) licenses or other authorizations issued under ECRA, in which the person had an interest at the time of the conviction, may be revoked. Id. BIS received notice of Sumlin's conviction for violating 18 U.S.C. 554 . As provided in Section 766.25 of the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR” or the “Regulations”), BIS provided notice and opportunity for Sumlin to make a written submission to BIS. 15 CFR 766.25 . [ 2 ] BIS has not received a written submission from Sumlin. Based upon my review of the record and consultations with BI…
Citation: 88 FR 46140
