Implementation of Additional Controls on Pakistan

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 15 CFR Parts 738, 740, 742 and 774 [Docket No. 241113-0293] RIN 0694-AJ63 AGENCY: Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by imposing new licensing requirements on exports, reexports, and transfers (in-country) to and within Pakistan of certain items identified on the Commerce Control List (CCL) that are not currently subject to a license requirement when destined for Pakistan. This change is being made to ensure that such transactions receive U.S. government review to reduce the risk of diversion to an end use or end user of concern. DATES: This rule is effective November 25, 2024, except for amendatory instruction 6, which is effective November 25, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions on this rule, contact Philip Johnson at RPD2@bis.doc.gov or (202) 482-2440. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background BIS implements export controls on dual-use and certain munitions items (commodities, software, and technology) under the EAR ( 15 CFR parts 730-774 ) to advance U.S. national security and foreign policy interests. Among other controls, the EAR restricts the export, reexport, and transfer (in-country) of items based on their classification on the CCL (supp. no. 1 to 15 CFR part 774 ) and relevant reason(s) for control (see 15 CFR part 742 ) applicable to the country of de…